The average train between Bucharest and Košice takes 25h 40m and the fastest train takes 21h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest 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 twice daily between Bucharest and Košice. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 3:46 PM which arrives into Košice at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Brasov and take an average of 25h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bucharest 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 Bucharest to Košice. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Košice station via Brașov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
Bucharest to Košice train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Košice train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Kosice station.
The distance between Bucharest and Košice is 603.1 km. The road distance is 967 km.
You can take a train from Bucharest to Kosice via Brasov, Debrecen, and Miskolc Tiszai in around 20h 28m.