How much is the train ticket from Košice to Budapest?

The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Budapest start from R 601. The average price for this train route is around R 607. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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 .

Which train operators serve the Košice to Budapest route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Košice to Budapest departs at 03:50. And the latest train departs at 21:36.

Train Košice to Budapest from R 544

Next available departures

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 12 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	13:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	09:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	13:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	09:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	13:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
	11:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	15:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 13 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 15 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 17 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 18 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 19 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:38 PM CEST.

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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 359, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

3h 25mAverage duration

211 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 359 - R 1 036	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 601 - R 1 166	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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

Košice

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

Slovak Rail

3.4/536 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi2.8

Based on 36 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 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 601

HU train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn Regio

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.

How much is the train ticket from Košice to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Budapest start from R 601. The average price for this train route is around R 607. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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.
Which train operators serve the Košice to Budapest route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Košice to Budapest?
The earliest train from Košice to Budapest departs at 03:50. And the latest train departs at 21:36.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/06

R 552

11/06

R 551

Today

R 553

13/06

R 553

14/06

No data

15/06

R 553

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17/06

R 553

The cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on 11 Jun 2026 with a price of R 551

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 551 to R 802 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 553, which is on 2026-06-13.