How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Košice?

The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Košice start from TRY 977. The average price for this route is around TRY 1,254. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Košice?

The average bus travel time from Budapest to Košice is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 211 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Budapest to Košice route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Robert Megyehazi .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Košice?

The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Košice at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Budapest to Košice generates an estimated 5.2514 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Budapest to Košice?

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 12448 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Košice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Budapest to Košice from TRY 801 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 45m	10:30pm	AS	Cheapest
	8:55pm	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 10m	12:05am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	7:55pm	AS	No tags
	8:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 35m	12:05am	AS	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 14m	6:12am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 45m	10:30pm	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 14m	6:12am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 14m	6:12am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
	1:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 40m	5:25pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	3h 45m	10:30pm	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 14m	6:12am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 14m	6:12am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 14m	6:12am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Košice on April 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 25m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	12:25am	Budapest Airport (BUD)	3h 5m	3:30am	AS	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	2:58pm	Kelenföld	15h 14m	6:12am	Kosice Train Station	No tags
	11:00am	Könyves Kálmán	3h 50m	2:50pm	AS	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	10:50pm	Népliget	17h 22m	4:12pm	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:24 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Košice

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just TRY 977, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

211 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceTRY 977 - TRY 3,230	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTRY 1,647 - TRY 4,483	Average Duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Košice?

Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Budapest Airport
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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
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,518 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Robert Megyehazi

SK bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, KLR Bus, Infobus, Lux Reisen, Euroclub

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Košice by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Košice?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Košice start from TRY 977. The average price for this route is around TRY 1,254. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Košice?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Košice is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 211 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Košice route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Robert Megyehazi.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Košice?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Košice at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Košice?
A bus trip from Budapest to Košice generates an estimated 5.2514 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Košice?
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 12448 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Košice?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Košice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Košice?
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

04-21

TRY 1,109

04-22

TRY 1,108

Today

TRY 1,049

04-24

TRY 1,103

04-25

TRY 1,049

04-26

TRY 1,104

04-27

TRY 910

04-28

TRY 994

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Košice was searched and found on Apr 27, 2026 with a price of TRY 910

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

You can expect to pay from TRY 910 to TRY 1,933 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 910 which is on 2026-04-27.