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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Košice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $141, while a flight costs an average of $590.
Distance: 766 miles (1234 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$242 Average price | $590 Average price | $141 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 22m Average total duration 18h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 34m Average total duration 27h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.7 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Košice:
A bus is $101 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Košice costing on average $242 (€202).
A bus is $449 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Košice costing on average $590 (€493).
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 22m.
Bus takes on average 27h 34m.
Tickets start at around $242 (€202) compared to roughly $316 (€264) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€62). The journey takes 18h 52m versus 15h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Košice
How to get from Brussels to Košice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Košice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM29h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1031One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM29h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1031One-way2 transfers
Fastest
OS298 · OS6537:55 PM3h25Brussels Airport11:20 PMKosice International Airport$7891One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 13 · ICE 211 · RJX 167 · R 6818:25 AM20h34Brussels-Midi4:59 AMKosice$2401One-way4 transfers
ICE 13 · ICE 211 · RJX 167 · R 6818:25 AM21h15Brussels-Midi5:40 AMKosice$2401One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM34h40Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)2:20 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1031One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM26h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:55 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM29h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:30 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1151One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus9:30 AM13h00Brussels South Charleroi Airport10:30 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1621One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:30 AM7h55Brussels South Charleroi Airport5:25 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1641One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:30 AM10h25Brussels South Charleroi Airport7:55 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica$1641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Košice:
A bus is $101 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Košice costing on average $242 (€202).
A bus is $449 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Košice costing on average $590 (€493).
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 22m.
Bus takes on average 27h 34m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Košice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Kosice International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Kosice.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Košice, Autobusová stanica.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair to go to Košice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Košice by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Košice by train.
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