The average train between Ilava and Košice takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilava 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 hourly between Ilava and Košice. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilava is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Košice at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilava to Košice. However, there are services departing from Ilava station and arriving at Košice station via Žilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Ilava to Košice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Ilava station.
Ilava to Košice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Košice station.
The distance between Ilava and Košice is 223.7 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Ilava to Košice via Žilina in around 4h 21m.