What is the travel distance from Budapest to Košice?

Budapest and Košice are 133 miles (214 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Košice?

The majority of buses traveling from Budapest to Košice start their journey at Mexikói út and wind up at AS. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Budapest to Košice from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	7:55pm	AS	Cheapest
	8:55pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 10m	12:05am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:58am	Kelenföld	15h 14m	11:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	7:55pm	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:58am	Kelenföld	15h 14m	11:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:58am	Kelenföld	15h 14m	11:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:58am	Kelenföld	15h 14m	11:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	4:40pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 15m	7:55pm	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:58am	Kelenföld	15h 14m	11:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	8:55pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 10m	12:05am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:58am	Kelenföld	15h 14m	11:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 10m	6:08am	Kosice Train Station	No 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

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $116	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $78	Average Duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Košice?

Stops in Budapest

A - Mexikói út

B - Budapest Airport

C - Kelenföld

D - Népliget

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Stops in Košice

A - AS

B - Kosice Train Station

C - Košice, SK

D - Kosice

E - Nám. osloboditeľov

F - Moldava nad Bodvou

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Košice by bus

What is the travel distance from Budapest to Košice?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Košice?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$69

11/19

$50

Today

$22

11/21

$24

11/22

$22

11/23

$22

11/24

$21

11/25

$20

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Košice was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $69 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-25.