Bus Tickets from Bratislava to Košice

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TodayMay 9
from US$37
TomorrowMay 10
from US$30
SunMay 11
from US$33
MonMay 12
from US$27
TueMay 13
from US$26
WedMay 14
from US$35
ThuMay 15
from US$35
FriMay 16
from US$35

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Košice
    Destination location: AS
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: AS Mlynské nivy
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Košice
    Destination location: AS
    Operated by: Slovak LinesSlovak Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: AS Mlynské nivy
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Košice
    Destination location: Stanicne Namestie 1458 040 01
    Operated by: Slovak LinesSlovak Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Košice
    Destination location: AS
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Bratislava
    Departure location: AS Mlynské nivy
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Košice
    Destination location: AS
    Operated by: Slovak LinesSlovak Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bratislava to Košice

Bus
Average PriceUS$17 - US$89Average Duration7h 20m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$24 - US$25Average Duration5h 26m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bratislava to Košice

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 5 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30train per day
5h 26mAverage Duration
US$24Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bratislava to Košice: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 20m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance312 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Bratislava to Košice Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Košice from Bratislava, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bratislava - Košice

  1. How long is the bus trip from Bratislava to Košice?

    The bus ride from Bratislava to Košice takes 7h 20m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Košice in about 5h 55m.

  2. How far is Bratislava from Košice?

    The distance between Bratislava and Košice is around 313 km (195 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bratislava to Košice?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bratislava Airport, in Bratislava, and end it at AS, in Košice.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Bratislava to Košice?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Bratislava to Košice. Starting at US$17, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Bratislava to Košice?

    The bus fare from Bratislava to Košice is approximately US$35.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05-07
US$36
05-08
US$32
Today
US$32
05-10
US$27
05-11
US$30
05-12
US$25
05-13
US$23
05-14
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bratislava to Košice was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of US$23

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 US$23 to US$76 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 US$23 which is on 2025-05-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bratislava to Košice.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bratislava to Košice, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bratislava to Košice.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bratislava to Košice, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Bratislava by bus?

Bus from Bratislava to Košice

You can also go to Košice by train

Train from Bratislava to Košice

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