How much does a train ticket cost from Bratislava to Košice?

The cheapest train tickets from Bratislava to Košice start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bratislava to Košice?

The average train journey time from Bratislava to Košice is 5h 19m, covering a distance of 193 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 47m and is operated by Slovak Rail .

Which train operators serve the Bratislava to Košice route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 31 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bratislava to Košice?

The earliest train from Bratislava to Košice departs at 04:27. And the latest train departs at 23:02.

Train Bratislava to Košice from £14

Next train departures

Next departures from Bratislava to Košice on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:02	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 39m	04:41	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 52m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 19m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 19m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 19m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Košice on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:02	Bratislava-Vinohrady	6h 38m	05:40	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 52m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 19m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 19m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:34	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 19m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Košice on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Košice on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Košice on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Košice on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:02	Bratislava-Vinohrady	6h 38m	05:40	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Košice on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	Fastest
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	04:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	5h 14m	09:53	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:39	Bratislava-Vinohrady	4h 47m	10:26	Kosice Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bratislava to Košice

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31train per day

5h 19mAverage duration

193 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £66	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £21	Average duration5h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bratislava and Košice?

Bratislava

A
Nové Mesto
Tomášikova 3496/56, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia

Košice

A
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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B
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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Train Companies

Slovak Rail

3.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.2

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Slovak Rail Bratislava Košice recent customer reviews

The trip was terrible, the train stopped in the middle of the way, the passengers were dropped off, part of the way was taken by bus, then by another train. The inconvenience with things is not as important as the fact that we were late for the next train. We were forced to pay extra money, be nervous and take a detour trying to catch the next trains. A terrible trip, I do not recommend it to anyone.

Hanna M.

14 May 2025

SK train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bratislava to Košice by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bratislava to Košice?
The cheapest train tickets from Bratislava to Košice start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bratislava to Košice?
The average train journey time from Bratislava to Košice is 5h 19m, covering a distance of 193 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 47m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Bratislava to Košice route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 31 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bratislava to Košice?
The earliest train from Bratislava to Košice departs at 04:27. And the latest train departs at 23:02.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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£19

11/12

£18

Today

£14

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£14

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£18

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£18

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£18

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£14

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Košice was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bratislava to Košice as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £24 for a train ticket from Bratislava to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bratislava to Košice?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 20m	Avg price£29	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 19m	Avg price£20	Daily departures31

The best way to travel between Bratislava and Košice is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £20 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £20. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Košice, choose the train, as it will take you from Bratislava to Košice in about 5h 19m – that's the fastest way to get there!