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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Košice
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 11 trains that leave Budapest for Košice on Thu, Dec 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Košice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Košice 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 7h 55m. 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 €260.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €463 Average price |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 12m Average total duration 15h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Košice train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Košice trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 186 | 9:25 AM Budapest Keleti | 3h49 | 1:14 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h18 | 5:08 AM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 18h53 | 5:08 AM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| IC 188 | 11:25 AM Budapest Keleti | 3h49 | 3:14 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 190 | 1:25 PM Budapest Keleti | 3h49 | 5:14 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 1:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 15h10 | 5:08 AM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| IC 192 | 3:25 PM Budapest Keleti | 3h49 | 7:14 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 9:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h22 | 3:12 PM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h02 | 3:12 PM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, December 11 | |||||
| RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 6:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 15h14 | 10:12 PM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| IC 184 | 7:25 AM Budapest Keleti | 3h49 | 11:14 AM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Košice
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Trains from Budapest to Košice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 9h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Košice trainsÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Košice from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Košice by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest Keleti, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kosice, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Košice
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Staničné námestie.
- Med Malina
- Villa Regia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice
- Hotel Yasmin Kosice
- Boutique Hotel Maraton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 2, 4, 6, 9
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