The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Košice
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 44 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Košice will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bratislava for Košice on Mon, Apr 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 06 the direct buses cover the 313 km distance in an average of 6 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Mon, Apr 06 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
70780311:20 PM6h30Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)5:50 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$451One-way0 transfers
70780311:00 PM6h50Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy5:50 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$451One-way0 transfers
70780310:45 AM7h05Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)5:50 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$481One-way0 transfers
70780310:30 AM7h20Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy5:50 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 AM5h55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy12:30 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 AM5h55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy12:30 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$501One-way0 transfers
70780311:20 PM6h30Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)5:50 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$451One-way0 transfers
70780311:00 PM6h50Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy5:50 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$451One-way0 transfers
70780310:45 AM7h05Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)5:50 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$481One-way0 transfers
70780310:30 AM7h20Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy5:50 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bratislava to Košice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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$39 Average price | $89 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bratislava to Košice Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator LeviTour | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator LeviTour | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 8h32 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator SAD Humenné | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator LeviTour | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator LeviTour | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:38PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Bratislava to Košice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Košice buses for today, Sunday, April 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 5h55 | 10:30 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
707803 | 8:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h20 | 3:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 9h10 | 5:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
707803 | 8:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h05 | 3:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 8h32 | 5:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h45 | 8:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h25 | 10:05 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h20 | 1:30 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h10 | 7:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
707803 | 9:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h50 | 3:50 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
707803 | 9:20 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h30 | 3:50 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Košice
Buses from Bratislava to Košice run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 194 miles (313 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 194 miles (313 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: Slovak Lines Express a.s., FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express, SAD Humenné, Interbus, Turancar from Bratislava to KošiceYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Košice with Slovak Lines Express a.s., FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express, SAD Humenné, Interbus, Turancar for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Košice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in Slovakia known for its intricate architecture and historical significance
- Košice State Theatre, a neo-baroque theatre offering a rich program of opera, ballet, and drama performances
- Hlavná Ulica, the main street of Košice lined with historical buildings, shops, and cafes
- East Slovak Museum, featuring exhibits on the region's history, culture, and natural sciences
- Jakab's Palace, a picturesque neo-Gothic building that once served as a presidential residence.
- Košice Historical Centre, a charming area with medieval architecture and vibrant streets
- Košice Zoo, one of the largest zoos in Central Europe with diverse wildlife
- Singing Fountain, a popular attraction with water displays synchronized to music
- Botanical Garden of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, offering a peaceful retreat with a variety of plant species
- Steel Park, an interactive science and technology center perfect for families and curious minds.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- SAD Humenné
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, and passengers should check the policies during the booking process or the company's website for terms and conditions.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- SAD Humenné
- One hand luggage item is generally included, with bulky luggage incurring extra charges.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- SAD Humenné
- Bulky luggage may incur extra charges.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Interbus
- Small pets must be in a special pet carrier (up to 30x30x40cm) and kept with the passenger at all times, while guide dogs must be under the control of their owner and ride within the customer's space.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Košice
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
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