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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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RegioJet + RegioJet | Kosice Train Station | Kelenföld | CheapestFastest | |||||
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RegioJet + RegioJet | Kosice Train Station | Népliget | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Košice to Budapest
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 354, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 - B
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
Budapest
- A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary - C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
Train Companies
Based on 37 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at R 595
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Košice to Budapest by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 595. The average price for this train route is around R 602. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Košice to Budapest?
The average train ride duration from Košice to Budapest is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 132 miles (213 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators service the Košice to Budapest route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Košice to Budapest?
The earliest train departs from Košice to Budapest at 3:50am. And the latest train departs at 9:36pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on Jul 9, 2026 with a price of R 548To 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 548 to R 805 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 548 which is on 2026-07-09.
