How much is the bus ticket from Košice to Bratislava?

The cheapest bus tickets from Košice to Bratislava start at R 348. The average price for this route is around R 621. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Košice to Bratislava?

The average bus journey time from Košice to Bratislava is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 312 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Košice to Bratislava route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Slovak Lines , Eurobus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Košice to Bratislava?

The earliest bus departs from Košice to Bratislava at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Košice to Bratislava?

A bus trip from Košice to Bratislava produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Košice to Bratislava?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Slovak Lines , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 160 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Bratislava?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Slovak Lines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Košice to Bratislava?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Slovak Lines , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Košice to Bratislava?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Slovak Lines , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Košice to Bratislava from R 311 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 19 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:35	AS	6h 5m	23:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:30	AS	6h 20m	21:50	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	21:45	AS	7h 30m	05:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	22:00	AS	8h 40m	06:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Stanicne Namestie 1458 040 01	7h 30m	05:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 20 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:35	AS	6h 5m	23:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:00	AS	6h 35m	13:35	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	09:45	AS	7h 30m	17:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	07:00	AS	8h 10m	15:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
	Bus	08:00	AS	6h 20m	14:20	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 21 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	09:45	AS	7h 30m	17:15	AS Mlynské nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	17:35	AS	6h 5m	23:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	AS	6h 35m	13:35	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	21:45	AS	7h 30m	05:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	04:00	AS	7h 35m	11:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 22 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:35	AS	6h 5m	23:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:00	AS	6h 35m	13:35	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	09:45	AS	7h 30m	17:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	04:00	AS	7h 35m	11:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
	Bus	08:00	AS	6h 20m	14:20	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 23 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:25	AS	8h 15m	23:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	08:00	AS	6h 20m	14:20	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	AS	6h 35m	13:35	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	09:45	AS	7h 30m	17:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	02:25	AS	9h 10m	11:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 24 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:25	AS	8h 15m	23:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	08:00	AS	6h 20m	14:20	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	AS	6h 35m	13:35	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	09:45	AS	7h 30m	17:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	02:25	AS	9h 10m	11:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures from Košice to Bratislava on 25 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:00	AS	9h 35m	13:35	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	08:00	AS	6h 20m	14:20	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	AS	6h 35m	13:35	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	09:45	AS	7h 30m	17:15	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	22:00	AS	8h 40m	06:40	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:50 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Košice to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 418, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43train per day

5h 20mAverage duration

314 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 348 - R 1 197	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 418 - R 458	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Košice and Bratislava?

Stops in Košice

A
AS
Staničné nám. 9,, 040 01 Košice, Slovensko
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B
Kosice Train Station
Staničné námestie 1459/11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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C
Košice, SK
Rosná 1900/24, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
D
Kosice
Vojvodská, 040 01 Košice IV - Slovakia
E
Nám. osloboditeľov
Námestie osloboditeľov 2453, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
F
Moldava nad Bodvou
Hlavná, 045 01 Moldava nad Bodvou, Slovakia

Stops in Bratislava

A
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Bratislava Airport
Visit page
C
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
D
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 224 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Slovak Lines

4.5/5160 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

SK bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Košice to Bratislava by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Košice to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Košice to Bratislava start at R 348. The average price for this route is around R 621. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Košice to Bratislava?
The average bus journey time from Košice to Bratislava is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 312 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Košice to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Slovak Lines, Eurobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Košice to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Košice to Bratislava at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Košice to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Košice to Bratislava produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Košice to Bratislava?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Slovak Lines, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 160 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Košice to Bratislava?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Slovak Lines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Košice to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Slovak Lines, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Košice to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Slovak Lines, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/02

R 573

18/02

R 604

Today

R 482

20/02

R 442

21/02

R 520

22/02

R 421

23/02

R 441

24/02

R 443

The cheapest trip from Košice to Bratislava was searched and found on 22 Feb 2026 with a price of R 421

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

You can expect to pay from R 421 to R 1 113 for a bus ticket from Košice to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 421, which is on 2026-02-22.

Usually FlixBus, Slovak Lines 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.