There are 6 ways to get from Košice to Chernivtsi by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Train, bus via Ivano-Frankivsk
best- Take the train from Kosice to Michalovcetrain 681
- Take the bus from Michalovce Station to Uzhhorod Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Uzhgorod to Ivano Frankivskbus
- Take the train from Ivano-Frankivsk to Chernivtsitrain
10h 37m₴2,103–3,523Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Košice to Ujgorodtrain R 964
- Take the bus from Uzhhorod Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
17h 45m₴783–1,254Train
- Take the train from Kosice to Choptrain 617 / ...
- Take the train from Chop to Stryitrain
- Take the train from Стрий to Kolomyiatrain
- Take the train from Kolomyia to Chernivtsitrain
12h 47m₴2,698–5,257Drive 473.2 km
- Drive from Košice to Chernivtsicar 473.2 km
8h 46m₴3,688–5,327Fly, bus
- Fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane KSC - IAS
- Take the bus from Iasi, Autogara Codreanu to Suceavabus
- Take the bus from Suceava to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
12h 48m₴9,168–23,980Bus
- Take the bus from Košice - AS to Chernivtsibus
13h 27m₴3,100–4,200
Košice to Chernivtsi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
The cheapest way to get from Košice to Chernivtsi is to train and bus which costs 750 ₴ - 1 300 ₴ and takes 17h 45m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
The fastest way to get from Košice to Chernivtsi is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs 3 600 ₴ - 5 500 ₴.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Košice - AS and arriving at Chernivtsi. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 27m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
No, there is no direct train from Košice to Chernivtsi. However, there are services departing from Kosice and arriving at Chernivtsi via Chop, Стрий and Kolomyia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
The distance between Košice and Chernivtsi is 653 km. The road distance is 473.2 km.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
The best way to get from Košice to Chernivtsi without a car is to train and bus via Ivano-Frankivsk which takes 10h 37m and costs 2 100 ₴ - 3 600 ₴.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Košice to Chernivtsi, including transfers.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Košice to Chernivtsi bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Košice - AS station.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Košice to Chernivtsi train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Kosice station.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
The best way to get from Košice to Chernivtsi is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs 2 700 ₴ - 5 500 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3 100 ₴ - 4 200 ₴ and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Košice, Slovakia and Chernivtsi, Ukraine?
You can take a train from Kosice to Chernivtsi via Chop, Stryi, Стрий, and Kolomyia in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Košice - AS to Chernivtsi 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₴3,100–4,200 and the journey takes 13h 27m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Košice International Airport to Iași International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₴7,500–28,000
Flights from Košice International Airport to Iași International Airport via Warsaw Chopin, Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₴8,000–32,000
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Kosice to Michalovce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₴180–330
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Kosice to Chop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₴250–460
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Košice to Ujgorod
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₴310–600
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- LEO Express
Bus from Michalovce Station to Uzhhorod Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- LEO Express
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Košice to Chernivtsi bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Chernivtsi station.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Chernivtsi is 1h ahead of Košice. It is currently 2:04 AM in Košice and 3:04 AM in Chernivtsi.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Košice to Chernivtsi train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Chop station.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Yes, the driving distance between Košice to Chernivtsi is 473 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Košice to Chernivtsi.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Book your Košice to Chernivtsi bus tickets online with Omio.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
There are 242+ hotels available in Chernivtsi.






