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How to get fromBratislava to Košicaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Ruzomberoktrain train 603 / ...
    3h 15m
    €23–35

  2. Bus, line 050431 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Banská Bystricabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Banská Bystrica AS to Liptovská Osadabus bus 050431
    5h 13m
    €27–60

  3. Drive  254.4 km

    1. Drive from Bratislava to Košicacar car 254.4 km
    2h 40m
    €42–61

  4. Train via Ružomberok

    1. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Ružomberoktrain train Ex 603 / ...
    3h 16m
    €25–37

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  • Distance: 266 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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 2m. 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 13m.

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