The average train between Košice and Čadca takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Košice to Čadca. 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 Košice and Čadca. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Košice is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Čadca at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Košice to Čadca. However, there are services departing from Košice station and arriving at Čadca station via Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Košice to Čadca train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Kosice station.
Košice to Čadca train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Košice to Čadca train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and RegioJet.
The distance between Košice and Čadca is 196.9 km. The road distance is 270 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Kosice to Zilina every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h 57m. RegioJet also services this route every 4 hours.