Košice, the metropolis of Eastern Slovakia, the second-largest city after the capital Bratislava (300,000 citizens) is home to the oldest marathon in Europe and second oldest in the world. With 3 universities and about 21,000 students and the longest promenade in Slovakia, the city is full of life and entertainment.
Did you know that Košice is home to the largest golden treasure ever found in Slovakia? Nearly 3000 pieces of coins were hidden in the second half of the 17th century and discovered in 1935 during construction work.
Usually, there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct one. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting one at some point during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your checked baggage.
RegioJet is the only line that connects Budapest, Budapest to Košice, Košický Kraj. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability, at 19:40h. The average price for this journey is 34.00 Eur.
Since there is no direct bus from Budapest airport to any other destination than Budapest city, you need to combine more transfer options to get to the bus station – either by taxi or shuttle. Several transportation companies are operating in Slovakia like GetbyBus, FlixBus, RegioJet, Fun & Relax self-service, RegioJet. Although it seems to be a cheap way of traveling, bear in mind that sometimes it will take a lot of time and combining transportation means which is not always convenient. Travel duration is approximately 5-6 hours, and the average ticket price is from 17.00 Eur. It is advisable to book your tickets as early as possible.
Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices. On the ticket price, you need to add the price of a taxi or a shuttle from Budapest airport to the city. To travel safely and comfortably, with licensed drivers and fixed price, without the need to change transportation means, a private Budapest airport taxi is the safest and fastest option. Transfer duration is 3 hours, from the terminal directly to your chosen destination, without the hassle and waiting time.
Local taxis are the easiest to find once you arrive at Budapest airport. Official taxis are lined up on taxi rank just in front of the terminal exit and you can recognize them by the yellow car plate and company name logo on the door. The prices for the route from Budapest airport to Košice are determined by a taximeter.
It is best to check with the driver about the approximate travel cost, to avoid any surprises at the end of your transfer. Be careful not to take scam taxis as they would overcharge you and are later hard to track. Prebooked airport transfer would save you money and time, and it can accommodate any of your extra requests.
Door-to-door taxi, with exceptional drivers and affordable prices, is what beats public transport options. Budapest airport taxi is way more comfortable than traveling by train or bus. This way you can be sure about the price, travel time and you don't need to wait in lines, carrying your luggage by yourself or worry if you will miss train or bus transport if your flight is late.
The rate is calculated per vehicle, and you can travel during the night without additional fees and any extra requests are available at your request (child seats, vehicle adapted for disabled passengers, and more). Budapest airport transfer provides a first-class experience. Ensuring that our valued clients have the best service is what matters to us.