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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Train Košice to Budapest from R 526

Next departures

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 12 December
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 + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 13 December
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 + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
	07:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 14 December
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 + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
	07:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 15 December
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 + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 16 December
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 + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 17 December
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 + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 18 December
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 + RegioJet	07:48	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	05:42	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	09:47	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No 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 price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 363 - R 1 414	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 577 - R 1 194	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
AS
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

3.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.2

RegioJet

4/51 060 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

HU train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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

The 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.