Train from Budapest to Košice: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 30
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Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationCheapest
Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationFastest
Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationNo tags
Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationNo tags
Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Košice

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
3h 25mAverage Duration
129 milesDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$20 - $116Average Duration3h 25m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$34 - $78Average Duration3h 49m
5kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Košice by train

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Košice start from $34. The average price for this train route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Budapest to Košice is 3h 49m, covering a distance of 132 miles (212 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Slovak Rail.

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

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Budapest to Košice?

    The earliest train departs from Budapest to Košice at 6:25am. And the latest train departs at 6:25pm.

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

    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 1057 reviews.

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

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

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Budapest to Košice?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Budapest to Košice?

    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
11/27
$33
11/28
$33
Today
$33
11/30
$33
12/01
$33
12/02
$33
12/03
$33
12/04
$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Budapest to Košice was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $48 for a train ticket from Budapest to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-03.

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