The average train between Salzburg and Košice takes 10h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 every 2 hours between Salzburg and Košice. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Košice at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 10h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Košice. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Košice station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
Salzburg to Košice train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Košice train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kosice station.
Book your Salzburg to Košice train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Košice is 616.2 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Kosice via Wien Hbf and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 9h 12m.