How much is the bus ticket from Košice to Budapest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Košice to Budapest start at R 337. The average price for this route is around R 398. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Košice to Budapest?

The average bus journey time from Košice to Budapest is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 213 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Košice to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Robert Megyehazi .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Košice to Budapest?

The earliest bus departs from Košice to Budapest at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Košice to Budapest?

A bus trip from Košice to Budapest produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Košice to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Budapest?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Košice to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Košice to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Košice to Budapest from R 276 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	AS	3h 30m	01:30	Könyves Kálmán	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	17:35	AS	14h 45m	08:20	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:25	AS	3h 51m	19:16	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	04:00	AS	3h 5m	07:05	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	02:25	AS	3h 35m	06:00	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:25	AS	3h 51m	19:16	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	04:00	AS	3h 5m	07:05	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	02:25	AS	3h 35m	06:00	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	04:00	AS	3h 31m	07:31	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:00	AS	3h 31m	07:31	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	04:00	AS	3h 5m	07:05	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	02:25	AS	3h 35m	06:00	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:00	AS	3h 46m	10:46	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	09:00	AS	3h 5m	12:05	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	02:25	AS	3h 35m	06:00	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 3 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:25	AS	3h 51m	19:16	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	02:25	AS	3h 10m	05:35	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	02:25	AS	3h 35m	06:00	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 4 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	AS	3h 30m	01:30	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	04:00	AS	3h 5m	07:05	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	04:00	AS	3h 31m	07:31	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Budapest on 5 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:00	AS	3h 31m	07:31	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	04:00	AS	3h 5m	07:05	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	03:50	Kosice Train Station	16h 8m	19:58	Kelenföld	No tags
	02:25	AS	3h 35m	06:00	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:36	Kosice Train Station	15h 22m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Košice to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 337, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3h 30mAverage duration

213 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 337 - R 1 266	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 584 - R 1 180	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Košice and Budapest?

Stops in Košice

A
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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B
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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C
Košice, SK
Rosná 1900/24, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
D
Kosice
Vojvodská, 040 01 Košice IV - Slovakia
E
Nám. osloboditeľov
Námestie osloboditeľov 2453, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
F
Moldava nad Bodvou
Hlavná, 045 01 Moldava nad Bodvou, Slovakia

Stops in Budapest

A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
B
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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C
Budapest Airport
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D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Robert Megyehazi

HU bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Košice to Budapest by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Košice to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Košice to Budapest start at R 337. The average price for this route is around R 398. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Košice to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Košice to Budapest is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 213 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Košice to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Robert Megyehazi.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Košice to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Košice to Budapest at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Košice to Budapest?
A bus trip from Košice to Budapest produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Košice to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Košice to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Košice to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 375

28/01

R 378

Today

R 376

30/01

R 386

31/01

R 337

01/02

R 348

02/02

R 317

03/02

R 318

The cheapest trip from Košice to Budapest was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 317

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Košice to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 317 to R 713 for a bus ticket from Košice to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 317, which is on 2026-02-02.