How to travel from Banská Bystrica to Košice

There are 2 options to travel between Banská Bystrica and Košice including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Banská Bystrica to Košice is a bus with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Banská Bystrica to Košice:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Banská Bystrica to Košice costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from Banská Bystrica to Košice is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Košice take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Banská Bystrica to Košice is approximately 95 miles (154 km).

The average frequency per day from Banská Bystrica to Košice is:

• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Banská Bystrica and Košice as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Banská Bystrica to Košice:

• Buses mostly depart from Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 and arrive in Košice, Autobusová stanica.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Banská Bystrica to Košice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Turancar, Slovak Lines Express a.s. to go to Košice by bus.
• Travel with RegioJet a.s., Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Košice by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Banská Bystrica to Košice:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s..

Omio customers who travel from Banská Bystrica to Košice often also extend their vacation to go to Uzhhorod, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Košice and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Košice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Košice, you can explore the Košice Historical Centre with its medieval architecture and vibrant streets. Visit the Košice Zoo, one of Central Europe's largest zoos, and enjoy the synchronized water displays at the Singing Fountain. Relax at the Botanical Garden of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University or engage in interactive learning at Steel Park. Don't miss the impressive St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the neo-baroque Košice State Theatre, and the bustling Hlavná Ulica. Dive into regional history at the East Slovak Museum and admire Jakab's Palace, a picturesque neo-Gothic building.

To fully enjoy Košice, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This allows time to explore the historic Old Town, visit St. Elisabeth Cathedral, and experience local culture and cuisine.