The average train between Košice and Ilava takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Košice to Ilava. 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 Ilava. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Košice is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ilava at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Košice to Ilava? 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 Košice to Ilava. However, there are services departing from Košice station and arriving at Ilava station via Zilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Košice to Ilava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Kosice station.
Košice to Ilava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Ilava station.
The distance between Košice and Ilava is 223.7 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Kosice to Ilava via Zilina in around 4h 11m.