Budapest to Košice by train
Košice lies 213 km (132 mi) north-east of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Slovakia rail, over roughly 260 km (162 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Slovakia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Košice railway station |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 040 12 |
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Hungary into Slovakia: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Where to book trains from Budapest to Košice
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Staying in Košice
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Budapest?
213 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Budapest; by road roughly 260 km (162 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Košice by train?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Košice?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Košice?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.