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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Poprad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 197 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Poprad:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Poprad costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Poprad take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 5h 21m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Poprad from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Poprad is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Poprad are Košice, Prešov, Spišská Nová Ves, Kežmarok and Levoča. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Poprad on Omio.
Košice is eastern Slovakia’s cultural centre, known for St Elisabeth Cathedral and its elegant historic core. A youthful atmosphere, cafés and galleries give the city a relaxed character shaped by several Central European traditions.
Prešov is a historic city in eastern Slovakia, known for its well-preserved old town and mix of church spires. Its streets reflect a Slovak, Hungarian and Ruthenian past, giving the city a calm but distinctive character.
Spišská Nová Ves is known for its remarkably tall church tower and spacious lens-shaped square. In the Spiš region, it blends a tidy historic centre with easy access to Slovak Paradise National Park.
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Poprad:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Poprad costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Poprad take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Poprad as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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