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How to get fromChernivtsi to Košiceby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chernivtsi to Košice by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chernivtsi to Ivano-Frankivsktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ivano Frankivsk to Uzhgorodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uzhhorod Bus Station to Michalovcebus bus
    4. Take the train from Michalovce to Kosice Predmestietrain train
    10h 24m
    €54–97

  2. Bus via Uzhhorod

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Uzhhorod Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uzhhorod Bus Station to Košicebus bus
    15h 23m
    €12–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chernivtsi to Kolomyiatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kolomyia to Стрийtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stryi to Choptrain train
    4. Take the train from Cierna Nad Tisou to Kosicetrain train Re / ...
    12h 44m
    €53–103

  4. Drive  473.2 km

    1. Drive from Chernivtsi to Košicecar car 473.2 km
    8h 46m
    €73–105

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chernivtsi to Košice - ASbus bus
    13h 26m
    €45–65

Chernivtsi to Košice by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Chernivtsi, Ukraine and Košice, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Chernivtsi to Kosice via Kolomyia, Стрий, Stryi, Chop, and Cierna Nad Tisou in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Chernivtsi to Košice - AS 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 13h 26m.

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