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

The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Bratislava 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 Košice to Bratislava?

The average train journey time from Košice to Bratislava is 5h 13m, covering a distance of 195 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Slovak Rail .

Which train operators serve the Košice to Bratislava route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 29 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Košice to Bratislava departs at 04:07. And the latest train departs at 23:45.

Train Košice to Bratislava from £18

Next train departures

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	11:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Fastest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	06:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	11:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	06:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	11:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Fastest
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Fastest
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Fastest
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Fastest
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Fastest
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Cheapest
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	Fastest
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	04:07	Kosice Train Station	5h 13m	09:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags
Train	05:34	Kosice Train Station	4h 46m	10:20	Bratislava-Vinohrady	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Košice to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 5 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29train per day

5h 13mAverage duration

195 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £68	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £21	Average duration5h 13m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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

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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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

Train Companies

Slovak Rail

3.5/530 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.5

Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at £20

Slovak Rail Košice Bratislava recent customer reviews

The train was cancelled and im requesting a money return from your organization !

Jana G.

14 January 2026

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Košice to Bratislava 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 Košice to Bratislava?
The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Bratislava 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 Košice to Bratislava?
The average train journey time from Košice to Bratislava is 5h 13m, covering a distance of 195 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Košice to Bratislava route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 29 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Košice to Bratislava?
The earliest train from Košice to Bratislava departs at 04:07. And the latest train departs at 23:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

20/01

£18

21/01

£19

Today

£18

23/01

£18

24/01

£18

25/01

£18

26/01

£18

27/01

£18

The cheapest trip from Košice to Bratislava was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of £18

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

You can expect to pay from £18 to £24 for a train ticket from Košice to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2026-01-23.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 30m	Avg price£29	Daily departures17
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 13m	Avg price£20	Daily departures29

The best way to travel between Košice and Bratislava 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 Bratislava, choose the train, as it will take you from Košice to Bratislava in about 5h 13m – that's the fastest way to get there!