What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Košica?

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Košica is to train which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bratislava to Košica?

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Košica is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Košica?

No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Košica. However, there are services departing from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arriving at Ružomberok - B.Potok,Do Uhliska via Banská Bystrica AS and Liptovská Osada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Košica?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Košica. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Ruzomberok via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Košica?

The distance between Bratislava and Košica is 266 km. The road distance is 254.4 km.

How do I travel from Bratislava to Košica without a car?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Košica without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €22 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Bratislava to Košica?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Bratislava to Košica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Košica bus from?

Bratislava to Košica bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica station.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Košica train from?

Bratislava to Košica train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Košica?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Košica is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 508403 bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Bratislava to Košica bus arrive?

Bratislava to Košica bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, arrive at Banská Bystrica station.

Where does the Bratislava to Košica train arrive?

Bratislava to Košica train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Ruzomberok station.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Košica?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Košica is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bratislava to Košica.

Where can I stay near Košica?

There are 1778+ hotels available in Košica.

Bratislava to Košica - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 508403 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bratislava to Košica by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Ruzomberoktrain 603 / ...
3h 16m
€23–35
Bus, line 508403 bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Banská Bystricabus
2. Take the bus from Banská Bystrica AS to Liptovská Osadabus 508403
5h 15m
€27–55
Drive 254.4 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Košicacar 254.4 km
2h 40m
€38–55
Train via Ružomberok
1. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Ružomberoktrain Ex 603 / ...
3h 17m
€25–37

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Košica, Slovakia?

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Ruzomberok hourly. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Košica via Banská Bystrica AS, Liptovská Osada, and Ružomberok - B.Potok,Do Uhliska in around 5h 15m.

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