How much is the train ticket from Budapest to Košice?

The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Košice start from R 598. The average price for this train route is around R 604. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Budapest to Košice?

The average train journey time from Budapest to Košice is 3h 49m, covering a distance of 212 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Slovak Rail .

Which train operators serve the Budapest to Košice route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Budapest to Košice?

The earliest train from Budapest to Košice departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 18:25.

Train Budapest to Košice from R 543

Next available departures

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 14 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
RegioJet + RegioJet		22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 15 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 16 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	22:50	Népliget	17h 22m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 17 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 18 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 19 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 20 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	06:25	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	3h 49m	10:14	Kosice Train Station	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	14:58	Kelenföld	15h 14m	06:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:32 PM 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 R 358, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

3h 25mAverage duration

213 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 358 - R 1 166	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 598 - R 1 633	Average duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Budapest and Košice?

Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Budapest Airport
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Košice

A
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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B
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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Train Companies

Slovak Rail

3.3/534 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi2.6

Based on 34 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at R 598

SK train companies: Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Slovak Rail, ÖBB, OBB Eurocity

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Košice by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Budapest to Košice?
The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Košice start from R 598. The average price for this train route is around R 604. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Budapest to Košice?
The average train journey time from Budapest to Košice is 3h 49m, covering a distance of 212 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Budapest to Košice route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Budapest to Košice?
The earliest train from Budapest to Košice departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 18:25.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/04

R 562

13/04

R 560

Today

R 565

15/04

R 565

16/04

R 564

17/04

R 565

18/04

R 564

19/04

R 565

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Košice was searched and found on 13 Apr 2026 with a price of R 560

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

You can expect to pay from R 560 to R 820 for a train ticket from Budapest to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 564, which is on 2026-04-16.