How to travel from Brussels to Košice

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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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Driving

$242

Average price

$590

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$141

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Cheapest

$316

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

19h 22m

Average total duration

18h 52m

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30m

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5h 10m

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3h 10m

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2h 0m

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27h 34m

Average total duration

27h 4m

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30m

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15h 30m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

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3.7 - 7.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 3.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Austrian Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Košice is a bus with an average price of $141 (€118).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Košice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Košice take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 22m.

Bus takes on average 27h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Košice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Košice among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Brussels to Košice

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM29h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    9:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM29h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    9:10 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS298 · OS653
    7:55 PM3h25
    Brussels Airport
    11:20 PMKosice International Airport
    $7891One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 211 · RJX 167 · R 681
    8:25 AM20h34
    Brussels-Midi
    4:59 AMKosice
    $2401One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 211 · RJX 167 · R 681
    8:25 AM21h15
    Brussels-Midi
    5:40 AMKosice
    $2401One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:40 PM34h40
    Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
    2:20 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM26h40
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    6:55 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM29h00
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:30 AMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1151One-way
    2 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62282+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM13h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    10:30 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62282+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM7h55
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    5:25 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62282+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM10h25
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    7:55 PMKošice, Autobusová stanica
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Košice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Košice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Košice is a bus with an average price of $141 (€118).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Košice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Košice take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 22m.

Bus takes on average 27h 34m.

The distance from Brussels to Košice is approximately 766 miles (1234 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Košice is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Košice:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Košice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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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