Train from Budapest to Košice: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Budapest to Košice on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationCheapest
Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet
Kelenföld
Kosice Train StationNo tags
Slovak Rail
Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
Kosice Train StationNo tags
RegioJet + RegioJet
Népliget
Kosice Train StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Košice

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 363, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
3h 25mAverage duration
207 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 363 - R 1 991Average duration3h 25m
5kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 577 - R 1 339Average duration3h 49m
5kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Košice by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Budapest to Košice?

    The cheapest train tickets from Budapest to Košice start from R 577. The average price for this train route is around R 583. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Budapest to Košice?

    The average train journey time from Budapest to Košice is 3h 49m, covering a distance of 212 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 49m and is operated by Slovak Rail.

  3. Which train operators serve the Budapest to Košice route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Slovak Rail, RegioJet.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Budapest to Košice?

    The earliest train from Budapest to Košice departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 18:25.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Budapest to Košice?

    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 1058 reviews.

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

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

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Košice?

    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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Budapest to Košice?

    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
09/12
R 572
10/12
R 572
Today
R 575
12/12
R 576
13/12
R 577
14/12
R 577
15/12
R 577
16/12
R 575
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Budapest to Košice was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 572

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

You can expect to pay from R 572 to R 838 for a train ticket from Budapest to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 575, which is on 2025-12-16.

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