Train from Košice to Bratislava: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Slovak RailTrain
Kosice Train Station
Bratislava-VinohradyCheapest
Slovak RailTrain
Kosice Train Station
Bratislava-VinohradyFastest
Slovak RailTrain
Kosice Train Station
Bratislava-VinohradyNo tags
Slovak RailTrain
Kosice Train Station
Bratislava-VinohradyNo tags
Slovak RailTrain
Kosice Train Station
Bratislava-VinohradyNo 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 18 minutes and with fares starting at just R 433, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30train per day
5h 18mAverage duration
314 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 363 - R 1 497Average duration7h 30m
8kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 433 - R 463Average duration5h 18m
8kg CO₂e

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 differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Košice to Bratislava?

    The cheapest train tickets from Košice to Bratislava start from R 433. The average price for this train route is around R 438. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Košice to Bratislava?

    The average train journey time from Košice to Bratislava is 5h 18m, covering a distance of 314 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Slovak Rail.

  3. Which train operators serve the Košice to Bratislava route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 30 trains available per day.

  4. 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
09/12
R 308
10/12
R 417
Today
R 418
12/12
R 311
13/12
R 311
14/12
R 397
15/12
R 397
16/12
R 397
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Košice to Bratislava was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 308

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 R 308 to R 536 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 R 311, which is on 2025-12-12.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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 R 438 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 433. 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 18m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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