How to travel from Berlin to Košice

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Košice

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $571.

Distance: 433 miles (697 km)

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$87

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$101

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$571

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$178

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15h 43m

Average total duration

15h 13m

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13h 54m

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4h 53m

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9h 33m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Košice

Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Košice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Košice is a bus with an average price of $87.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Košice:

A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Košice costing on average $101.

A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Košice costing on average $571.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Košice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Košice take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 54m.

Bus takes on average 15h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Košice including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Košice among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91. The journey takes 15h 13m versus 9h 33m 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.

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from Berlin to Košice

How to get from Berlin to Košice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Berlin to Košice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS226+Air DolomitiOS651
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 251 · EC 143 · EX 627
    2 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO390 · LO509
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX963 · LX1490
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS236+Air DolomitiOS653
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Košice

Travel to Košice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Košice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Košice including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Košice is a bus with an average price of $87.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Košice:

A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Košice costing on average $101.

A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Košice costing on average $571.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Košice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Košice take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 54m.

Bus takes on average 15h 43m.

The distance from Berlin to Košice is approximately 433 miles (697 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Košice is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Košice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Kosice International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Kosice.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Košice, Autobusová stanica.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Košice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, Southeastern to go to Košice by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Košice by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air, TAP Portugal to go to Košice by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Košice:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Košice often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Uzhhorod, Budapest, Bratislava, Kraków. 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.

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