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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RegioJet + RegioJet | Kosice Train Station | Kelenföld | CheapestFastest | |||||
RegioJet + RegioJet | Kosice Train Station | Kelenföld | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Košice to Budapest
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.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Košice and Budapest?
Košice
- AStaničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
- BStaničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
Train companies
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 $51. The average price for this train route is around $52. 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 218 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 6 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 3:50am. The latest train departs at 9:36pm.
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 1069 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 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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 Mar 17, 2026 with a price of $47To 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 $47 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 $47 which is on 2026-03-17.
