How much is the train ticket from Košice to Budapest?

The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Budapest start from ARS 51,639. The average price for this train route is around ARS 51,995. 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 (212 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 7 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.

Train Košice to Budapest from ARS 46,539

Next available departures

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on May 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:36pm	Kosice Train Station	18h 22m	3:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on May 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:36pm	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on May 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:36pm	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on May 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:36pm	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on May 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on May 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Cheapest
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:02 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 ARS 28,519, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

131 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 28,519 - ARS 82,550	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 51,639 - ARS 116,895	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
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
C
Budapest Airport
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D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Train Companies

Slovak Rail

3.4/535 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.8

Based on 35 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 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 ARS 51,639

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

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 ARS 51,639. The average price for this train route is around ARS 51,995. 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 (212 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 7 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.

Best price found

05/20

ARS 47,194

05/21

ARS 47,180

Today

ARS 47,137

05/23

ARS 47,280

05/24

ARS 47,280

05/25

ARS 47,180

05/26

ARS 47,294

05/27

ARS 47,265

The cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on May 22, 2026 with a price of ARS 47,137

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 ARS 47,137 to ARS 68,576 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 ARS 47,180 which is on 2026-05-25.