How much does a cheap train ticket from Prague to Košice cost?

The average train ticket price from Prague to Košice is R 653. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Prague to Košice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Prague to Košice?

A train trip between Prague and Košice is around 8h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 519 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Prague and Košice?

The number of trains from Prague to Košice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Prague to Košice by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Prague to Košice?

When taking the train from Prague to Košice, you can travel comfortably and safely with Leo Express, RegioJet, Slovak Rail.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Prague to Košice?

Trains travelling between Prague and Košice leave from Hlavní nádraží or Florenc and arrive at Kosice Train Station, AS.

Train Prague to Košice from R 331

Next train departures

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	21:24	Hlavní nádraží	8h 44m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	20:53	Hlavní nádraží	11h 19m	08:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 11 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:24	Hlavní nádraží	8h 44m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	19:05	Praha-Libeň	8h 2m	03:07	Železničná stanica	Fastest
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	07:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	14:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:24	Hlavní nádraží	8h 44m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	19:05	Praha-Libeň	8h 2m	03:07	Železničná stanica	Fastest
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	07:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	14:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	19:05	Praha-Libeň	8h 2m	03:07	Železničná stanica	Fastest
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	14:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	21:44	Hlavní nádraží	8h 24m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	19:05	Praha-Libeň	8h 2m	03:07	Železničná stanica	Fastest
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	14:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	21:44	Hlavní nádraží	8h 24m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:35	Hlavní nádraží	9h 33m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	19:05	Praha-Libeň	8h 2m	03:07	Železničná stanica	Fastest
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	07:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	14:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:24	Hlavní nádraží	8h 44m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	19:05	Praha-Libeň	8h 2m	03:07	Železničná stanica	Fastest
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	07:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	14:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Košice on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:24	Hlavní nádraží	8h 44m	06:08	Kosice Train Station	Cheapest
Train	19:05	Praha-Libeň	8h 2m	03:07	Železničná stanica	Fastest
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	07:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	16:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	13:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 51m	22:49	Železničná stanica	No tags
Train	14:47	Hlavní nádraží	8h 25m	23:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags
Train	05:58	Hlavní nádraží	8h 14m	14:12	Kosice Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Prague 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 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 291, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

8h 25mAverage duration

513 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 653 - R 2 224	Average duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 291 - R 1 782	Average duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Leo Express

3.5/549 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi2.8

RegioJet

4/51 057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Slovak Rail

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.5

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

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

Stops in Prague

A - Hlavní nádraží

B - Florenc

C - PRG Airport

D - Černý Most

E - Tomíčkova

F - Praha-Smichov

Stops in Košice

A - Kosice Train Station

B - AS

Frequently asked questions on the trip Prague - Košice

How much does a cheap train ticket from Prague to Košice cost?
The average train ticket price from Prague to Košice is R 653. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Prague to Košice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Prague to Košice?
A train trip between Prague and Košice is around 8h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 519 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Prague and Košice?
The number of trains from Prague to Košice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Prague to Košice by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Prague to Košice?
When taking the train from Prague to Košice, you can travel comfortably and safely with Leo Express, RegioJet, Slovak Rail.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Prague to Košice?
Trains travelling between Prague and Košice leave from Hlavní nádraží or Florenc and arrive at Kosice Train Station, AS.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/11

R 333

09/11

R 500

Today

R 332

11/11

R 333

12/11

R 333

13/11

R 604

14/11

R 855

15/11

R 500

The cheapest trip from Prague to Košice was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 332

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

You can expect to pay from R 332 to R 2 252 for a train ticket from Prague to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 333, which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually Leo Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 25m	Avg priceR 978	Daily departures23
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time8h 25m	Avg priceR 653	Daily departures8

The best way to travel between Prague 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 R 653 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 291. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Košice, choose the train, as it will take you from Prague to Košice in about 8h 25m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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