The average train between Zurich and Košice takes 19h 14m and the fastest train takes 19h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Košice. The earliest departure is at 10:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Košice at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 19h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Košice. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Košice station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
Zurich to Košice train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Košice train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kosice station.
Book your Zurich to Košice train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Zurich and Košice is 955.4 km. The road distance is 1,317 km.
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Kosice via Wien Hbf and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 15h 45m.