The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Košice
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Buses per day
22
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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 22 buses that leave Bratislava for Košice on Thu, Dec 11, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 313 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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.

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Compare train and bus 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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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€33 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m 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 Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 05:30 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10 | Arrival Time 14:50 | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 13:15 | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 17:25 | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35 | Arrival Time 18:50 | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45 | Arrival Time 19:55 | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10 | Arrival Time 19:55 | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20 | Arrival Time 19:55 | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:23 | Arrival Time 19:55 | Duration 9h32 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 17:50 | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45 | Arrival Time 19:55 | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 10:50 | Arrival Time 17:50 | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:23 | Arrival Time 19:55 | Duration 8h32 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 13:10 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 13:20 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 13:23 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 9h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 13:55 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 15:25 | Arrival Time 21:45 | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 15:40 | Arrival Time 00:05 | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator SAD Humenné | Departure Time 16:50 | Arrival Time 23:15 | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 03:30 | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:30 | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Slovak Lines Express | Departure Time 23:20 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 23:25 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 23:35 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 23:38 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 9h32 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 23:50 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Bratislava to Košice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Košice buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 4:30 AM Bratislava | 6h30 | 11:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h40 | 1:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 11h10 | 6:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 9h45 | 6:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 9h35 | 6:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 9h32 | 6:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
0 | 9:30 AM Bratislava | 7h20 | 4:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:50 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h00 | 4:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:25 PM Bratislava | 6h20 | 8:45 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:00 PM Bratislava | 7h00 | 5:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h10 | 8:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
0 | 10:20 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 6h40 | 5:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 9h45 | 8:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 9h35 | 8:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:38 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 9h32 | 8:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Košice
Buses from Bratislava to Košice run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, 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 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus, SAD Humenné, Interbus, Turancar from Bratislava to KošiceYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Košice with Slovak Lines Express, FlixBus, 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Košice, Autobusová stanica, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Slovak Lines Express
- 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.
- 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.
- Slovak Lines Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Bratislava to Košice, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Slovak Lines Express
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Slovak Lines Express
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Slovak Lines Express
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
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