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Today15 Jun
from US$30
Tomorrow16 Jun
from US$24
Tue17 Jun
from US$24
Wed18 Jun
from US$23
Thu19 Jun
from US$23
Fri20 Jun
from US$23
Sat21 Jun
from US$25
Sun22 Jun

Next departures to Budapest

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 16 June at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: AS
    Arrival time: 16 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 16 June at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: AS
    Arrival time: 16 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 June at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: 16 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 June at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: AS
    Arrival time: 16 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 June at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: 17 June at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Népliget
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Košice to Budapest

Bus
Average priceUS$14 - US$72Average duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$33 - US$88Average duration4h 5m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Košice to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9.916666666666668bus per day
3h 30mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Košice to Budapest: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$24
Average bus trip duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure02:25
Distance133 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Košice to Budapest Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Košice - Budapest

  1. How much does the Košice Budapest coach trip cost?

    Coach ticket prices from Košice to Budapest can start as low as US$14, though the average price for this trip is US$24. The cost of tickets can fluctuate based on factors like the time of day, the company, and the class you choose. Keep in mind that booking tickets on the day of travel might result in higher prices.

  2. How long is the coach ride from Košice to Budapest?

    The coach journey between Košice and Budapest lasts about 3h 30m. If you're looking for the fastest trip, you can get there in just about 3h 5m. However, please keep in mind that your specific travel time may vary due to the prevailing traffic conditions along the route.

  3. When is the first coach from Košice to Budapest?

    The first coach from Košice to Budapest leaves at 02:25. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

  4. How far is Budapest from Košice by coach?

    The journey from Košice to Budapest by coach covers an approximate distance of 133 miles (214 km).

  5. Is there a way to reach Budapest from Košice without a car?

    You can reach Budapest from Košice by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/06
US$26
14/06
US$24
Today
US$24
16/06
US$21
17/06
US$20
18/06
US$19
19/06
US$19
20/06
US$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on 20 Jun 2025 with a price of US$19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Košice to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Košice to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-06-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Košice to Budapest.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Košice to Budapest, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Košice to Budapest will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Košice to Budapest, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Košice to Budapest?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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