- Must visit
East Slovak Museum
Leading regional museum with archaeology, natural history, and the famous Košice Gold Treasure in a grand historic building.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $165 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $165, while a flight costs an average of $718.
Distance: 770 miles (1240 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$165 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $718 Average price | $364 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 56m Average total duration 27h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 22m Average total duration 19h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Košice:
A bus is $98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Košice costing on average $263.
A bus is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Košice costing on average $718.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 52m.
Bus takes on average 27h 26m.
Tickets start at around $165 compared to roughly $364 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $199. The journey takes 27h 26m versus 15h 43m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 35h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 33h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 24h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 36h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 31h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 35h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 39h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Košice buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 27h50 | 9:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 35h58 | 6:33 PM Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 29h25 | 12:00 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 29h00 | 12:00 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 28h40 | 12:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 31h20 | 3:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 33h43 | 6:33 PM Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 33h43 | 6:33 PM Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 29h15 | 2:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 30h45 | 8:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 27h40 | 6:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 3:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h57 | 4:12 PM Kosice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 34h25 | 2:20 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 36h31 | 4:46 AM Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 36h31 | 4:46 AM Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 34h00 | 2:20 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 31h56 | 4:46 AM Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 31h56 | 4:46 AM Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 35h25 | 9:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 38h30 | 12:30 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 35h05 | 9:10 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 39h00 | 2:50 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Rotterdam to Košice run on average 13 times per day, taking around 27h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $90 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 770 miles (1240 km) distance in 24h 40m.
Distance 770 miles (1240 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 24h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:05 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.
Leading regional museum with archaeology, natural history, and the famous Košice Gold Treasure in a grand historic building.
Museum dedicated to Slovakia’s aviation history, displaying aircraft, engines, and technical exhibits near the airport.
Major art museum in a historic prison building, presenting Slovak and international modern and contemporary exhibitions.
Košice’s grand central promenade, lined with historic facades, fountains, shops, and major monuments for an easy city walk.
Historic main square around the cathedral and singing fountain, ideal for architecture, events, and people-watching.
Popular urban park with paths, sports areas, seasonal events, and local atmosphere just outside the old town.
Bryndzové halušky are potato dumplings with salty sheep cheese and bacon. It is Slovakia’s best-known national dish and common in eastern Slovak homes and inns.
Kapustnica is a rich sauerkraut soup often cooked with smoked meat, sausage, and mushrooms. It is a festive staple, especially at Christmas and family gatherings.
Pirohy are filled dumplings, often stuffed with bryndza, potato, or cabbage. They are a beloved traditional comfort food across eastern Slovakia.
Elegant fine dining near the historic center, known for refined Slovak and international cuisine, careful plating, and a polished atmosphere.
Traditional Slovak restaurant with hearty regional dishes, rustic decor, and a central location popular for bryndzové halušky and soups.
Well-known restaurant in a historic building offering upscale Slovak and European dishes, wines, and a more formal old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for Europe: hotels are often cheaper than capitals, meals are reasonable, and public transport is low-cost for visitors.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change or round up is common.
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Košice, Autobusová stanica -> Hlavná ulica, Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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.

Most Rotterdam to Košice buses use the Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to Košice, Autobusová stanica station pair, with some services arriving at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca). Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Košice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
Rotterdam, Zuidplein is 3 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam, Zuidplein has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
Available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) is 11 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca). ATMs are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Ticket office support is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Basic accessibility for buses.
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