How much does a bus ticket from Bratislava to Košice cost?

The bus ticket price from Bratislava to Košice starts at $31. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bratislava to Košice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Bratislava to Košice?

The average travel time between Bratislava and Košice is around 7h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 55m.This is the time it takes to travel the 313 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Bratislava and Košice?

The number of buses from Bratislava to Košice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bratislava to Košice by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Bratislava to Košice?

When taking the bus from Bratislava to Košice, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Slovak Lines, Eurobus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bratislava to Košice?

Buses travelling between Bratislava and Košice leave from Petržalka Einsteinova or AS Mlynské nivy and arrive at AS, Kosice Train Station, Košice, SK.

Bus Bratislava to Košice from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 25m	12:05am	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	BTS Airport	10h 10m	9:10am	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	7h	6:00am	AS	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	2:50pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	7h	6:00am	AS	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	2:50pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 20m	9:45pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	7h	6:00am	AS	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	2:50pm	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	Cheapest
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	Fastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	7h	6:00am	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 25m	12:05am	AS	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Košice on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	5h 55m	12:30pm	AS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 30m	12:00pm	AS	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	10:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	7h 20m	5:50pm	AS	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 25m	12:05am	AS	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	6h 15m	1:15pm	AS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:45 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bratislava to Košice

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Košice. The journey takes about 5 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31train per day

5h 19mAverage Duration

311 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $148	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $39	Average Duration5h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Slovak Lines

4.5/5149 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

SK Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Košice?

Stops in Bratislava

A - Petržalka Einsteinova

B - AS Mlynské nivy

C - Bratislava Airport

D - Most SNP

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Stops in Košice

A - AS

B - Kosice Train Station

C - Košice, SK

D - Kosice

E - Nám. osloboditeľov

F - Moldava nad Bodvou

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bratislava to Košice by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Bratislava to Košice cost?
The bus ticket price from Bratislava to Košice starts at $31. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bratislava to Košice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Bratislava to Košice?
The average travel time between Bratislava and Košice is around 7h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 55m.This is the time it takes to travel the 313 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Bratislava and Košice?
The number of buses from Bratislava to Košice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bratislava to Košice by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Bratislava to Košice?
When taking the bus from Bratislava to Košice, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Slovak Lines, Eurobus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bratislava to Košice?
Buses travelling between Bratislava and Košice leave from Petržalka Einsteinova or AS Mlynské nivy and arrive at AS, Kosice Train Station, Košice, SK.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$53

11-16

$53

Today

$38

11-18

$36

11-19

$49

11-20

$49

11-21

$49

11-22

$49

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Košice was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bratislava to Košice, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $101 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Košice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.