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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Košice
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€23
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€32
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 10 m
Buses on Sep 17
16
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Košice will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 16 buses from Budapest to Košice, including 15 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus5:45 AM3h25Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€231One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:05 AM3h05Budapest, Mexikói Út M11:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:45 AM3h25Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar11:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 PM3h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar12:05 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM3h31Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar3:30 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:05 AM3h05Budapest, Mexikói Út M11:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:25 AM3h05Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér3:30 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:55 PM3h10Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér12:05 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica€281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM3h15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér7:55 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica€301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:10 PM3h15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér5:25 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Košice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €388.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price | €388 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Košice:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Košice costing on average €43.
A bus is €364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Košice costing on average €388.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Live departures
Budapest to Košice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Košice buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 PM Budapest | 16h05 | 2:20 PM Košice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h05 | 3:30 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 9:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h25 | 11:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 3h05 | 11:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h22 | 6:12 AM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h50 | 2:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h25 | 2:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h40 | 5:25 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 5:25 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h40 | 7:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h15 | 7:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h45 | 10:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 3h20 | 10:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3h35 | 12:05 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Košice
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Buses from Budapest to Košice run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 213 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to KošiceYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Košice with FlixBus for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Košice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Košice
Most Budapest to Košice buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Košice, Autobusová stanica station pair, with some services arriving at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Košice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do buses to Košice leave from?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) from Košice city centre
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) is 11 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) bus station facilities and services
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca). ATMs are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Basic accessibility for buses.
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