The cheapest and fastest buses from Košice to Budapest
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Košice to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Košice to Budapest will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 10 buses that leave Košice for Budapest on Thu, Nov 06, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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.
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FlixBusTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Košice to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Košice to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €265.
Distance: 213 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €646 Average price |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration 14h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Košice to Budapest bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 3h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 3h31 | 6:31 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 3h25 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 3h51 | 6:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 3h30 | 12:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Košice to Budapest
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Košice to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Košice to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Košice to Budapest

When departing from Košice, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca), Košice, Železničná Stanica and Košice, Autobusová stanica. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your journey in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca), which is located around 8.2 miles (13.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Košice to Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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