Busbud recommends taking the train from Prague to Košice
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 8 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
9train per day
8h 24mAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions
Train Prague to Košice: Trip Overview
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Based on 47 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the temperature. Leo Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16
Based on 1048 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $22
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the power outlets. Slovak Rail ticket prices on this trip start at $67
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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Košice from Prague, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Prague and Košice?
Frequently asked questions for your trip Prague - Košice
How much does a train ticket from Prague to Košice cost?
The average train ticket price from Prague to Košice is $38. The best way to find train tickets from Prague to Košice 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!
How long is the train trip from Prague to Košice?
A train trip between Prague and Košice is around 8h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 322 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Prague and Košice?
The number of trains from Prague to Košice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Prague to Košice by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Prague to Košice?
When taking the train from Prague to Košice, you can travel comfortably and safely with Leo Express, RegioJet, Slovak Rail.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Prague to Košice?
Trains traveling between Prague and Košice leave from Hlavní nádraží or Florenc and arrive at Kosice Train Station, AS.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08/20
$29
08/21
$41
Today
$39
08/23
$35
08/24
$35
08/25
$21
08/26
$19
08/27
$29
The cheapest trip from Prague to Košice was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $19
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Prague to Košice, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $132 for a train ticket from Prague to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-08-26.
Usually Leo Express 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.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Prague to Košice is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Košice, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Prague and Košice, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Prague to Košice while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
What's the cheapest way to go from Prague to Košice?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The best way to travel between Prague and Košice is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $38 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $16. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Košice, choose the train, as it will take you from Prague to Košice in about 8h 24m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Prague to Košice
The cheapest trip from Prague to Košice was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $19
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
