How to Get from Budapest to Košice
Budapest to Košice is 205 km in a straight line. The trip takes 3h 05m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Košice by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- First bus at 00:25, last at 23:59
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Košice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 205 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
205 km in a straight line
Budapest to Košice: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Népliget → Košicebus
FlixBus·3h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Budapest to Košice
FlixBus publishes departures from 00:25 to 23:59.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 00:25 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:25
- 04:45
- 05:45
- 06:05
- 07:45
- 08:05
- 08:45
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 11:25
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:45
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 16:45
- 17:45
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:10
- 19:30
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
How the Trip from Budapest to Košice Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Népliget to Košice, about 3h 5m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 5m, direct, no transfers.
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Budapest to Košice: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Košice?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Košice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:59, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Košice leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Košice from Budapest?
About 205 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Košice cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €14. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Košice?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Košice?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026