How much is the train ticket from Košice to Budapest?

The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Budapest start at $48. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Košice to Budapest?

The average train trip from Košice to Budapest takes 4h 5m and covers 212 km. The quickest train gets 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 5:42am. The latest train departs at 9:42pm.

What 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 1057 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $44

Next departures

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet		9:42pm	Kosice Train Station	18h 53m	4:35pm	Népliget	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 5
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	9:42pm	Kosice Train Station	18h 16m	3:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 6
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	9:42pm	Kosice Train Station	18h 16m	3:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 7
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
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 8
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
	7:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	11:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 9
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 December 10
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	CheapestFastest
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
	5:42am	Kosice Train Station	4h 5m	9:47am	Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar	No tags

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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 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, 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 Price$30 - $117	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $99	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

4/51,058 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

HU train and bus 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 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 at $48. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Košice to Budapest?
The average train trip from Košice to Budapest takes 4h 5m and covers 212 km. The quickest train gets 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 5:42am. The latest train departs at 9:42pm.
What 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 1057 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

12-02

$48

12-03

$48

Today

$48

12-05

$48

12-06

$48

12-07

$48

12-08

$48

12-09

$48

The cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $48

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 $48 to $69 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 $48 which is on 2025-12-07.