The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kraków to Košice
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kraków to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Košice will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 8 buses that leave Kraków for Košice every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus6:155h45Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:00Košice, Autobusová stanica£261One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:504h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:254h55Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA15:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus7:257h55Kraków, Airport15:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£331One-way1 change
FlixBus15:504h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA20:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£331One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:504h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:504h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA20:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£331One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:254h55Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA15:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:155h45Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:00Košice, Autobusová stanica£261One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus20:206h00Kraków, Airport2:20Košice, Autobusová stanica£361One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Kraków to Košice
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £99.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price | £175 Average Price |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Kraków to Košice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Košice coaches for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:45 Kraków, Airport | 6h35 | 20:20 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h30 | 20:20 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:20 Kraków, Airport | 6h00 | 2:20 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h30 | 2:20 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 Kraków, Airport | 8h20 | 12:00 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 5h45 | 12:00 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 Kraków, Airport | 7h55 | 15:20 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h55 | 15:20 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Euroticket to find the best option for your trip from Kraków to Košice.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Košice
Buses from Kraków to Košice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 21:50. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket from Kraków to KošiceYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Košice with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Kraków to Košice coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Košice by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Euroticket
- The full cost of the ticket is refunded only if the flight was canceled by the carrier itself
- otherwise, the refund amount depends on the time of the cancellation request, with 85% refunded 48 hours before the trip and 15-50% refunded 1 to 12 hours before departure.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Euroticket
- Each passenger can carry one hand luggage up to 5 kg in the passenger area and two pieces of luggage in the trunk of the bus free of charge.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Euroticket
- Additional luggage can be carried for a fixed fee paid at ticket registration on the bus.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Euroticket
- Small pets (under 6kg) in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) travel free on some routes, larger dogs require a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled, but pets are not allowed on trains to and from London, between Brussels and Lille, or on Eurostar Sun and Snow routes.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Košice
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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