Distance | 132 miles (213 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $16 - $71 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $16 (€14) • 3 h 31 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $16 (€14) • 3 h 31 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or RegioJet a. S. |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 132 miles (213 km) between Budapest and Košice. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 31 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $16 (€14). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or RegioJet a. S. Among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Budapest to Košice.
Travel from Budapest, Hungary to Košice, Slovakia is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.
The government of Slovakia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 1/13/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Budapest and Košice closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Budapest, Hungary from Slovakia is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Hungary is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia.
Requirements for reentering Hungary:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Hungary to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Budapest, Hungary was last verified on 1/13/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Budapest from Košice.
There are 4 ways to travel from Budapest to Košice including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Košice is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Košice:
Taking a bus is about $55 (€48) less than taking a train, which costs on average $71 (€62) for this route.
The quickest way to travel between Budapest and Košice is by bus, which takes on average 3 h 31 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 15 h 21 min of travel time.
The Budapest to Košice distance is around 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Košice is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Budapest and Košice as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Budapest to Košice:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Košice with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Košice as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Budapest to Košice.
When planning your trip from Budapest to Košice, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Budapest to Košice online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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