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Košice to Budapest train with ÖBB | InterCity

Sun, Feb 16
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Cheap train tickets from Košice to Budapest

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 193ÖBB | InterCityIC 193
05:42PM4h05
Kosice
09:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 191ÖBB | InterCityIC 191
03:42PM4h05
Kosice
07:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 189ÖBB | InterCityIC 189
01:42PM4h05
Kosice
05:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 185ÖBB | InterCityIC 185
09:42AM4h05
Kosice
01:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 187ÖBB | InterCityIC 187
11:42AM4h05
Kosice
03:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers

Košice to Budapest train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, February 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
RegioJet a.s.
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RegioJet a.s.RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
03:50AM Kosice26h15 06:05AM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar2 transfers
RegioJet a.s.
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RegioJet a.s.RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
03:50AM Kosice25h55 05:45AM Budapest2 transfers
RegioJet a.s.
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RegioJet a.s.RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
03:50AM Kosice16h08 07:58PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld2 transfers
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 185
ÖBB | InterCityIC 185
09:42AM Kosice4h05 01:47PM Budapest Keleti0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 187
ÖBB | InterCityIC 187
11:42AM Kosice4h05 03:47PM Budapest Keleti0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 189
ÖBB | InterCityIC 189
01:42PM Kosice4h05 05:47PM Budapest Keleti0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 191
ÖBB | InterCityIC 191
03:42PM Kosice4h05 07:47PM Budapest Keleti0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 193
ÖBB | InterCityIC 193
05:42PM Kosice4h05 09:47PM Budapest Keleti0 transfersDirect
RegioJet a.s.
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RegioJet a.s.RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
09:42PM Kosice18h33 04:15PM Budapest2 transfers
RegioJet a.s.
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RegioJet a.s.RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
09:42PM Kosice18h53 04:35PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Košice to Budapest?

The best time to book your train from Košice to Budapest is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Košice to Budapest route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Košice to Budapest per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Košice to Budapest.

Fastest train times from Košice to Budapest

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Fastest Journey

4 h 5 m

Average

12 h 37 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

213 km

Of the 10 trains that leave Košice for Budapest every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 193ÖBB | InterCityIC 193
05:42PM4h05
Kosice
09:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 191ÖBB | InterCityIC 191
03:42PM4h05
Kosice
07:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 189ÖBB | InterCityIC 189
01:42PM4h05
Kosice
05:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 185ÖBB | InterCityIC 185
09:42AM4h05
Kosice
01:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ÖBB | InterCityIC 187ÖBB | InterCityIC 187
11:42AM4h05
Kosice
03:47PMBudapest Keleti
$491One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Košice to Budapest

Trains from Košice to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 15h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€33) but you can travel from only $18 (€16) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€16)
Distance
132 miles (213 km)
Average train duration
15h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€33)
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
3
Train providers
2
Fastest train
3h 46m
First train
03:50
Last train
23:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€16)

Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity and RegioJet a. S. From Košice to Budapest trains

Find the best trains between Košice and Budapest with Omio's travel partners ÖBB | InterCity and RegioJet a. S. From $34 (€30). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

ÖBB Intercity is a domestic high-speed rail service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) in Austria. They are addition to the Eurocity and the Railjet for long-distance travels and also include first class cars, the trains are air-conditioned, hve power sockets a minibar service and are comfortable. ÖBB Intercity trains mostly run on the inner alpine lines to cities like Graz, Linz and Salzburg and Inssbruck.

Košice to Budapest train information with ÖBB | InterCity:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 46 min
  • Cheapest Price: $48

FAQs: Trains from Košice to Budapest

FAQs: Travel by train from Košice to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Košice to Budapest.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Košice to Budapest can start from as little as $32 (€28) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Košice to Budapest is $49 (€43); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Košice to Budapest train time is 3 h 46 min   covering the 132 mile (213 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Košice to Budapest leaves at 3: 49 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Košice to Budapest leaves at 11: 10 PM.
There are 10 trains a day from Košice to Budapest which require at least one change with ÖBB | InterCity or RegioJet a. S. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Košice to Budapest train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with ÖBB | InterCity or RegioJet a. S. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Košice to Budapest to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 10 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Kosice, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest Keleti, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Budapest from Košice is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 46 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Košice to Budapest by train is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Košice and Budapest including taking a bus or train.

Popular train stations from Košice to Budapest

Košice
Budapest
The major train station for departures in Košice is Kosice. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kosice for your trip from Košice to Budapest.
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Distance to city center
1 km
The major train station for arrivals in Budapest is Budapest Keleti. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest Keleti for your journey to Budapest from Košice.
Budapest KeletiWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
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Distance to city center
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