4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Košice to Budapest
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€31
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€38
Fastest journey on Sep 23
14 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
15 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 23
10
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 €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
It's difficult to get from Košice to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)9:36 PM15h22Kosice12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way2 transfers- RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)10:08 PM14h50Margecany station12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)9:49 PM15h09Kysak station12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)4:03 AM15h55Kysak station7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€361One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)3:50 AM16h08Kosice7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€361One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)10:08 PM14h50Margecany station12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)9:49 PM15h09Kysak station12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)9:36 PM15h22Kosice12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)4:03 AM15h55Kysak station7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€361One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)3:50 AM16h08Kosice7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€361One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Košice to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Košice to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 €23, while a flight costs an average of €503.
Distance: 213 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €503 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Košice to Budapest:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Košice to Budapest costing on average €44.
A bus is €480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Košice to Budapest costing on average €503.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Live departures
Košice to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Košice to Budapest trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1132 (Bohumín -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:48 AM Kosice | 21h57 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1132 (Bohumín -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:48 AM Kosice | 22h17 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1132 (Bohumín -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:04 AM Kysak station | 22h01 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:36 PM Kosice | 15h22 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:36 PM Kosice | 18h39 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:36 PM Kosice | 18h59 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:49 PM Kysak station | 15h09 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:08 PM Margecany station | 14h50 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
| RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:50 AM Kosice | 16h08 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:03 AM Kysak station | 15h55 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Košice to Budapest by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Why should you book Košice to Budapest trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs ÖBB | InterCity?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ÖBB | InterCity, but also compare tickets for the likes of RegioJet a.s. to find the best option for your trip from Košice to Budapest.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare ÖBB | InterCity with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Košice to Budapest.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Košice to Budapest
Slovakia
Hungary
Trains from Košice to Budapest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €15 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 44m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s. from Košice to Budapest trainsÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s. trains will get you between Košice and Budapest from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
RegioJet a.s.
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Košice to Budapest
Most Košice to Budapest trains use the Kosice to Budapest Keleti station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld. Use this guide to compare Košice and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Košice station do trains to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Kosice from Košice city centre
Kosice is 1 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:
Kosice train station facilities and services
Kosice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Med Malina, Villa Regia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kosice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kosice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kosice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kosice: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kosice: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice, Hotel Yasmin Kosice, Boutique Hotel Maraton.
Which Budapest station do trains from Košice arrive at?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Most popular train connections from Košice
More options for your journey from Košice to Budapest
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Budapest and Košice
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
