- Must visit
East Slovak Museum
One of Slovakia’s oldest museums, known for regional history, archaeology, and the famous Košice Gold Treasure exhibition.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
14 h 35 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Košice will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 10 buses that leave Munich for Košice on Tue, Jun 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 717 km distance in an average of 14 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 17 h 5 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.
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Prague -> Vienna) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · (Munich -> Prague)
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Vienna -> Cracow) · (Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $412 Average price | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 51m Average total duration 14h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Košice:
A bus is $1 (€0.85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Košice costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $346 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Košice costing on average $412 (€335).
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 18m.
Bus takes on average 14h 21m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€54) compared to roughly $167 (€136) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€82). The journey takes 14h 21m versus 9h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Interbus, Eurobus SK.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 20h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 17h41 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 23h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Košice buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 13h25 | 12:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 17h45 | 6:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 14h25 | 5:25 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 18h15 | 10:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 9:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 20h42 | 6:12 AM Kosice | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 15h00 | 3:30 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 17h30 | 9:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) · (Vienna -> Cracow) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 4:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 23h42 | 4:12 PM Kosice | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 17h05 | 12:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 13h00 | 9:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Munich to Košice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 14h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 445 miles (717 km) distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 445 miles (717 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Košice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Košice trip today.
One of Slovakia’s oldest museums, known for regional history, archaeology, and the famous Košice Gold Treasure exhibition.
A major technical museum with exhibits on science, transport, industry, and a popular planetarium, suitable for adults and families.
A preserved medieval prison and executioner’s house branch of the East Slovak Museum, offering insight into historic justice in Košice.
The main historic promenade of Košice, lined with major sights, cafés, public art, and lively pedestrian zones ideal for first-time visitors.
The atmospheric old town core with Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture, best explored on foot day and night.
A popular social-media-friendly stop in the center, especially attractive in the evening when light, music, and water effects combine.
Slovakia’s best-known dish: soft potato dumplings tossed with sheep cheese and usually topped with bacon. It is strongly associated with Slovak mountain cooking and widely eaten in Košice.
A rich sauerkraut soup often cooked with smoked meat, sausage, and mushrooms. It is a traditional festive soup in eastern Slovakia and commonly found in Košice.
Dumplings filled with sheep cheese, similar to pierogi, popular across eastern Slovakia. In Košice they are a classic comfort food with a strong regional identity.
A respected Košice restaurant focused on grilled meats and steaks, offering a more upscale dining experience near the center.
A long-established restaurant in the historic center known for Slovak and regional cuisine in a traditional, elegant setting.
A popular, well-known city-center restaurant serving Slovak and Central European dishes with a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
More affordable than Bratislava and many EU cities. Meals, coffee, and local transport are usually reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is often included only partly in prices, so a 5-10% tip is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis. No tip is expected for counter service.
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