The train between Budapest and Košice takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Košice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Košice. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Košice at 10:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest station and arriving at Košice station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.
Budapest to Košice train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest to Košice train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Kosice station.
Book your Budapest to Košice train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
The distance between Budapest and Košice is 213 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosice hourly. Tickets cost €12–15 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route every 4 hours.