What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice is to train which costs €12 - €15 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

The fastest way to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest (Station) and Košice?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest (Station) to Košice. However, there are services departing from Keleti pályaudvar M and arriving at Košice via Astoria M and Budapest Népliget bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest (Station) and Košice?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Kosice. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

The distance between Budapest (Station) and Košice is 269 km. The road distance is 259 km.

How do I travel from Budapest (Station) to Košice without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €12 - €15.

How long does it take to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

The train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosice takes 3h 49m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Budapest (Station) to Košice bus from?

Budapest (Station) to Košice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.

Where do I catch the Budapest (Station) to Košice train from?

Budapest (Station) to Košice train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train or bus from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

The best way to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €12 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Budapest (Station) to Košice bus arrive?

Budapest (Station) to Košice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Košice station.

Where does the Budapest (Station) to Košice train arrive?

Budapest (Station) to Košice train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Kosice station.

Can I drive from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest (Station) to Košice is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Budapest (Station) to Košice.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest (Station) to Košice?

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Budapest (Station) to Košice - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest (Station) to Košice by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosicetrain Ic
3h 49m
€12–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Košicebus FlixBus N191
5h 13m
€24–36
Drive 259 km
1. Drive from Budapest (Station) to Košicecar 259 km
2h 25m
€43–62
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Budapest Keleti station to Budapest Airportbus miniBUD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest Airport to Košiceshuttle Eurobusways
4h 55m
€45–75
Train via Košice
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti pu to Košicetrain Ic 182 / ...
3h 55m
€13–24

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Distance: 268.6 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Budapest (Station), Budapest, Hungary and Košice, Slovakia?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosice every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–15 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Košice twice daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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