How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Košice?

The cheapest coach tickets from Budapest to Košice start from MAD 201. The average price for this route is around MAD 252. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Košice?

The average bus journey time from Budapest to Košice is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 211 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Budapest to Košice route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Robert Megyehazi .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Košice?

The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Košice at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Košice?

A bus journey from Budapest to Košice produces an estimated 5.251325 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Budapest to Košice?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12517 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Košice?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Košice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Košice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Budapest to Košice from MAD 160 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:59	Könyves Kálmán	3h 31m	03:30	AS	Cheapest
20:55	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 10m	00:05	AS	Fastest
13:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	17:25	AS	No tags
16:15	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	19:55	AS	No tags
18:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 45m	22:30	AS	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 5 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	09:10	AS	Cheapest
	00:25	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	03:30	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	14:50	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 6 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	19:55	AS	Cheapest
	00:25	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	03:30	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	05:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	09:10	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 7 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	09:10	AS	Cheapest
	00:25	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	03:30	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	14:50	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 8 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 45m	22:30	AS	Cheapest
	00:25	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	03:30	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	05:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	09:10	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 9 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 45m	22:30	AS	Cheapest
	00:25	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	03:30	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	05:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	09:10	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 10 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	09:10	AS	Cheapest
	00:25	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	03:30	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	22h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	14:50	AS	No tags
	13:45	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	17:25	AS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:48 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Košice

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 201, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

3h 25mAverage duration

211 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMAD 201 - MAD 666	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMAD 339 - MAD 924	Average duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Košice?

Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Budapest Airport
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Stops in Košice

A
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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B
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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C
Košice, SK
Rosná 1900/24, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
D
Kosice
Vojvodská, 040 01 Košice IV - Slovakia
E
Nám. osloboditeľov
Námestie osloboditeľov 2453, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
F
Moldava nad Bodvou
Hlavná, 045 01 Moldava nad Bodvou, Slovakia

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,575 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Robert Megyehazi

SK bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, KLR Bus, Infobus, Lux Reisen, Euroclub

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Budapest to Košice

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Košice?
The cheapest coach tickets from Budapest to Košice start from MAD 201. The average price for this route is around MAD 252. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Košice?
The average bus journey time from Budapest to Košice is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 211 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Košice route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Robert Megyehazi.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Košice?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Košice at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Košice?
A bus journey from Budapest to Košice produces an estimated 5.251325 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Budapest to Košice?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12517 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Košice?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Košice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Košice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/05

MAD 292

02/05

MAD 291

Today

MAD 303

04/05

No data

05/05

MAD 206

06/05

MAD 183

07/05

MAD 200

08/05

MAD 217

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Košice was searched and found on 6 May 2026 with a price of MAD 183

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

You can expect to pay from MAD 183 to MAD 422 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 183, which is on 2026-05-06.