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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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 | Kosice Train Station | Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar | Cheapest | |||||
| Kosice Train Station | Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar | Fastest | |||||
RegioJet + RegioJet | Kosice Train Station | Kelenföld | No tags | |||||
| Kosice Train Station | Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar | No tags | |||||
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet | Kosice Train Station | Népliget | No tags |
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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 US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Košice to Budapest: Trip Overview
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Košice to Budapest Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Košice - Budapest
How much does a cheap train ticket from Košice to Budapest cost?
The average train ticket price from Košice to Budapest is US$34. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Košice to Budapest is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Košice to Budapest?
A train trip between Košice and Budapest is around 4h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 214 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Košice and Budapest?
The number of trains from Košice to Budapest can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Košice to Budapest by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Košice to Budapest?
When taking the train from Košice to Budapest, you can travel comfortably and safely with Slovak Rail, RegioJet.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Košice to Budapest?
Trains travelling between Košice and Budapest leave from Kosice Train Station or AS and arrive at Népliget, Budapest Airport, Kelenföld.
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 02 Nov 2025 with a price of US$33To 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 US$33 to US$48 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 US$33, which is on 2025-11-02.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Košice to Budapest is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Budapest you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Košice and Budapest, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Košice to Budapest and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.
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