How to get from Budapest to Košice
- 205 km as the crow flies
- 25 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 05m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
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 price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
205 km
Budapest to Košice: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. 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.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departures from Budapest to Košice
FlixBus runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 25 | 00:25 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:25
- 03:45
- 04:45
- 05:45
- 06:05
- 08:05
- 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, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Košice works
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.
Budapest to Košice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Košice?
The most useful route takes 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.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Košice?
25 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:59.
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 latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Košice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Košice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Košice?
Usually 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026