The average train between Arad and Košice takes 12h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad to Košice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Arad and Košice. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Košice at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Szolnok and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arad to Košice? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Košice. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Košice station via Szolnok station and Miskolc Tiszai station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
Arad to Košice train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Košice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Košice station.
The distance between Arad and Košice is 281.4 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Košice via Szolnok, Miskolc Tiszai, and Miskolc Tiszai pu in around 9h.