Find coaches from Košice to Žilina

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Next departures from Košice to Žilina on 31 October
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Flixbus
AS
Zilina Autobusova StanicaCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Košice to Žilina

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Žilina. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day
3h 20mAverage duration
193 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceUS$18 - US$82Average duration9h 30m
5kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceUS$8 - US$26Average duration3h 20m
5kg CO₂e

Bus Košice to Žilina: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$29
Average bus trip duration9h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance192 km
Latest bus departure18:20

Košice to Žilina Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Košice to Žilina is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Košice - Žilina

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Košice to Žilina cost?

    The bus ticket price from Košice to Žilina starts at US$18. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Košice to Žilina 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!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Košice to Žilina?

    The average travel time between Košice and Žilina is around 9h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 193 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Košice and Žilina?

    The number of buses from Košice to Žilina can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Košice to Žilina by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Košice to Žilina?

    When taking the bus from Košice to Žilina, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Eurobus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Košice to Žilina?

    Buses travelling between Košice and Žilina leave from AS or Kosice Train Station and arrive at Zilina Autobusova Stanica, Žilina, SK, Žilina Bus Stop.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$15
29/10
US$60
Today
US$18
31/10
US$17
01/11
US$18
02/11
US$20
03/11
US$15
04/11
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Košice to Žilina was searched and found on 28 Oct 2025 with a price of US$15

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

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$62 for a bus ticket from Košice to Žilina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15, which is on 2025-11-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Košice to Žilina.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 Košice to Žilina, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Košice to Žilina will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Košice to Žilina while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Košice by bus?

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