Train from Košice to Budapest: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Slovak Rail
Kosice Train Station
Budapest Keleti PalyaudvarCheapest
Slovak Rail
Kosice Train Station
Budapest Keleti PalyaudvarFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet
Kosice Train Station
KelenföldNo tags
Slovak Rail
Kosice Train Station
Budapest Keleti PalyaudvarNo tags
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet
Kosice Train Station
NépligetNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Košice to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

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 R 363, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
3h 30mAverage duration
207 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 363 - R 1 414Average duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e
Average priceR 577 - R 1 194Average duration4h 5m
5kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Košice to Budapest by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Košice to Budapest?

    The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Budapest start from R 577. The average price for this train route is around R 583. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Košice to Budapest?

    The average train journey time from Košice to Budapest is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 212 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Slovak Rail.

  3. Which train operators serve the Košice to Budapest route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Slovak Rail, RegioJet.

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

    The earliest train from Košice to Budapest departs at 05:42. And the latest train departs at 21:42.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Košice to Budapest?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1058 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Budapest?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Košice to Budapest?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Košice to Budapest?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Slovak Rail, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
09/12
R 571
10/12
R 571
Today
R 575
12/12
R 576
13/12
R 577
14/12
R 577
15/12
R 577
16/12
R 574
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 571

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

You can expect to pay from R 571 to R 838 for a train ticket from Košice to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 574, which is on 2025-12-16.

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