How much is the bus ticket from Košice to Budapest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Košice to Budapest start from $22. The average price for this route is around $26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Košice to Budapest?

The average bus trip duration from Košice to Budapest is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 132 miles (213 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Košice to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Robert Megyehazi .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Košice to Budapest?

The earliest bus departs from Košice to Budapest at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Košice to Budapest?

A bus trip from Košice to Budapest generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Košice to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Budapest?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Košice to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Košice to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Košice to Budapest from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:25pm	AS	3h 51m	7:16pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
3:25pm	AS	3h 25m	6:50pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
10:00pm	AS	3h 30m	1:30am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Budapest on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	AS	3h 30m	1:30am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	2:25am	AS	3h 10m	5:35am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	2:25am	AS	3h 35m	6:00am	Könyves Kálmán	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 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	AS	3h 30m	1:30am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	4:00am	AS	3h 5m	7:05am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	4:00am	AS	3h 31m	7:31am	Könyves Kálmán	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 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00am	AS	3h 31m	7:31am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	4:00am	AS	3h 5m	7:05am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	7:00am	AS	3h 46m	10:46am	Könyves Kálmán	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 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00am	AS	3h 31m	7:31am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	4:00am	AS	3h 5m	7:05am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	2:25am	AS	3h 35m	6:00am	Könyves Kálmán	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 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	AS	3h 30m	1:30am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	4:00am	AS	3h 5m	7:05am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	2:25am	AS	3h 35m	6:00am	Könyves Kálmán	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 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00am	AS	3h 31m	7:31am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	4:00am	AS	3h 5m	7:05am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	2:25am	AS	3h 35m	6:00am	Könyves Kálmán	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 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	AS	3h 30m	1:30am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	4:00am	AS	3h 5m	7:05am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	3:50am	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	7:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
	2:25am	AS	3h 35m	6:00am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	7:48am	Kosice Train Station	22h 17m	6:05am	Népliget	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:43 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Košice to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $82	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $70	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Košice and Budapest?

Stops in Košice

A
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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B
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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C
Košice, SK
Rosná 1900/24, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
D
Kosice
Vojvodská, 040 01 Košice IV - Slovakia
E
Nám. osloboditeľov
Námestie osloboditeľov 2453, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
F
Moldava nad Bodvou
Hlavná, 045 01 Moldava nad Bodvou, Slovakia

Stops in 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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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,488 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.

Robert Megyehazi

HU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Košice to Budapest by bus

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 bus ticket from Košice to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Košice to Budapest start from $22. The average price for this route is around $26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Košice to Budapest?
The average bus trip duration from Košice to Budapest is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 132 miles (213 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Košice to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Robert Megyehazi.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Košice to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Košice to Budapest at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Košice to Budapest?
A bus trip from Košice to Budapest generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Košice to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Košice to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Košice to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/29

$26

11/30

$31

Today

$24

12/02

$22

12/03

$21

12/04

$21

12/05

$24

12/06

$22

The cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $56 for a bus ticket from Košice to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-03.