How far is Budapest from Košice?

The driving distance from Budapest to Košice is approximately 262 km (162.8 miles) by road.

How long does it take to drive from Budapest to Košice?

The drive from Budapest to Košice takes approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes without stops.

What is the fuel cost from Budapest to Košice?

The estimated fuel cost for the Budapest to Košice drive is €24–€35 based on current diesel prices of €1.5/litre and 7L/100km consumption.

How much are the tolls from Budapest to Košice?

The estimated toll cost for a car driving from Budapest to Košice is about €26 (HU, SK, RO) (motorway gates + vignettes). Together with fuel, the one-way trip starts from about €50.

Budapest → Košice

262 km 2h 47min from €24

Driving Distance

262 km

162.8 miles

Driving Time

2h 47m

167 min total

Fuel Cost (diesel)

€30

€24–€35

Avg Fuel Price

€1.50

HU/SK avg

Tolls (car)

€26

HU, SK, RO

Fuel Cost (diesel)

Vehicle	Consumption	Fuel Needed	Diesel	Petrol	With Tolls
Efficient (6 L/100km)	6 L/100	15.7 L	€23.6	€25.2	€49.2
Average (7.5 L/100km)	7.5 L/100	19.7 L	€29.5	€31.4	€55.1
SUV (9 L/100km)	9 L/100	23.6 L	€35.4	€37.7	€61

* Estimated tolls: ~€26 (HU, SK, RO)

Fuel prices updated: 07.07.2026

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Driving from Budapest to Košice covers roughly 242 km to 282 km (163 miles). Expect the one-way fuel cost to range from €24 to €35, assuming an average fuel price of about €1.50 per liter and typical vehicle efficiency. The trip typically takes 2 to 3 hours depending on traffic and stops. Add about €26 in road tolls and vignettes (HU, SK, RO), so the total one-way cost with fuel starts around €50.

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