What is the travel distance from Košice to Bratislava?

The distance separating Košice and Bratislava is 195 miles (313 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Košice to Bratislava start their journey at AS and wind up at Bratislava Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Running tours in Bratislava, Biofarma Príroda - Stupava, Michael’s Gate & Tower, Bratislava goes classical and Grassalkovich Palace.

Bus Košice to Bratislava from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Košice to Bratislava on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35pm	AS	6h 5m	11:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00am	AS	6h 20m	2:20pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45am	AS	7h 30m	5:15pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	4:00am	AS	7h 35m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	AS	6h 20m	6:25pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Bratislava on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45pm	AS	7h 30m	5:15am	AS Mlynské nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00am	AS	6h 20m	2:20pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
	Bus	9:45pm	Stanicne Namestie 1458 040 01	7h 30m	5:15am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	4:00am	AS	7h 35m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45pm	AS	7h 10m	4:55am	Airport (BTS)	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Bratislava on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45am	AS	7h 30m	5:15pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00am	AS	6h 20m	2:20pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
	Bus	3:30pm	AS	6h 20m	9:50pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45pm	AS	7h 30m	5:15am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	2:25am	AS	9h 10m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Bratislava on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45am	AS	7h 30m	5:15pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00am	AS	6h 20m	2:20pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Fastest
	Bus	3:30pm	AS	6h 20m	9:50pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45pm	AS	7h 30m	5:15am	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	4:00am	AS	7h 35m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Bratislava on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35pm	AS	6h 5m	11:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00am	AS	6h 20m	2:20pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45am	AS	7h 30m	5:15pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	4:00am	AS	7h 35m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	AS	6h 20m	9:50pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Bratislava on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35pm	AS	6h 5m	11:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00am	AS	6h 20m	2:20pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45am	AS	7h 30m	5:15pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	4:00am	AS	7h 35m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	AS	6h 20m	9:50pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags

Next departures for Košice to Bratislava on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35pm	AS	6h 5m	11:40pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00am	AS	6h 20m	2:20pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
Slovak Lines	Bus	9:45am	AS	7h 30m	5:15pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags
	Bus	4:00am	AS	7h 35m	11:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	AS	6h 20m	9:50pm	AS Mlynské nivy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:39 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Košice to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 5 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31train per day

5h 18mAverage Duration

195 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $84	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $27	Average Duration5h 18m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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 Košice and Bratislava?

Stops in Košice

A - AS

B - Kosice Train Station

C - Košice, SK

D - Kosice

E - Nám. osloboditeľov

F - Moldava nad Bodvou

Stops in Bratislava

A - Bratislava Airport

B - AS Mlynské nivy

C - Petržalka Einsteinova

D - Most SNP

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Košice to Bratislava by bus

What is the travel distance from Košice to Bratislava?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Košice to Bratislava?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$30

11/15

$26

Today

$31

11/17

$34

11/18

$33

11/19

$31

11/20

$22

11/21

$23

The cheapest trip from Košice to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $80 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 $22 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.