How far is Bratislava from Košice?

About 195 miles (313 km) separate Bratislava and Košice.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bratislava to Košice?

Most of the buses traveling from Bratislava to Košice leave from AS Mlynské nivy and arrive at AS. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Bratislava to Košice from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	7h	6:00am	AS	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	7h	6:00am	Stanicne Namestie 1458 040 01	No tags
	Bus	1:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 20m	10:30pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:50am	Airport (BTS)	7h	5:50pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50am	Airport (BTS)	7h	5:50pm	Stanicne Namestie 1458 040 01	Cheapest
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 25m	12:05am	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 25m	12:05am	AS	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 15m	1:15pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 25m	12:05am	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	BTS Airport	10h 10m	9:10am	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:38pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	9h 32m	9:10am	AS	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	2:50pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 55m	5:25pm	AS	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	2:50pm	AS	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bratislava to Košice

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, 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$22 - $102	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $27	Average Duration5h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Košice?

Stops in Bratislava

A
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
D
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Stops in Košice

A
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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B
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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C
Košice, SK
Rosná 1900/24, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
D
Kosice
Vojvodská, 040 01 Košice IV - Slovakia
E
Nám. osloboditeľov
Námestie osloboditeľov 2453, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
F
Moldava nad Bodvou
Hlavná, 045 01 Moldava nad Bodvou, Slovakia

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Slovak Lines

4.5/5149 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bratislava to Košice by bus

How far is Bratislava from Košice?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bratislava to Košice?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$37

11/20

$36

Today

$37

11/22

$34

11/23

$25

11/24

$22

11/25

$21

11/26

$31

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Košice was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $73 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Slovak Lines 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.