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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Košice to Budapest
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
16 h 8 m
Average duration
16 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
It's difficult to get from Košice to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)
Travel 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €646 Average price |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration 14h 44m 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
Košice to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Košice to Budapest trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:36 PM Kosice | 18h59 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:36 PM Kosice | 18h39 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
| RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 2:50 AM Kosice | 16h08 | 6:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Košice to Budapest
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Trains from Košice to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 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 4h 5m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Košice to Budapest trainsÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Košice and Budapest from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
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Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
FAQs: Trains from Košice to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Košice to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Kosice, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest Keleti, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Košice to Budapest
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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage 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
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
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