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FriApr 25
TodayApr 26
from $33
TomorrowApr 27
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MonApr 28
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TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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ThuMay 1
from $30
FriMay 2
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Košice
    Departure location: Kosice Train Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Palyaudvar
    Operated by: Slovak RailSlovak Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Košice to Budapest.

Bus
Average Price$19 - $43Average Duration3h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$32 - $96Average Duration4h 5m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Košice to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
3h 25mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Košice to Budapest: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$33
Average train trip duration4h 5m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure3:50am
Distance136 miles (218 km)
Latest train departure9:42pm

Košice to Budapest Train

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

Best price found
04/24
$30
04/25
$33
Today
$33
04/27
$33
04/28
$33
04/29
$33
04/30
$33
05/01
$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $30

To 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 $30 to $47 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 $30 which is on 2025-05-01.

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 apologize 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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Budapest to Košice

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