The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Košice
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
11 h 37 m
Average duration
14 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Košice will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 3 trains that leave Dresden for Košice every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 598 km distance in an average of 14 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 37 m 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dresden to Košice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £125.
Distance: 598 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price | £418 Average Price |
11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration Fastest 9h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dresden to Košice train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:08 Dresden | 12h45 | 17:53 Košice | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:33 Dresden | 12h20 | 17:53 Košice | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Dresden | 12h43 | 19:53 Košice | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:35 Dresden | 12h33 | 04:08 Košice | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden to Košice
Distance 598 km |
Average train duration 10h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 43m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, Bahn DE from Dresden to Košice trainsDeutsche Bahn, Regiojet, Bahn DE trains will get you between Dresden and Košice from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regiojet
Bahn DE
FAQs: Dresden to Košice train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Košice
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Staničné námestie.
- Med Malina
- Villa Regia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice
- Hotel Yasmin Kosice
- Boutique Hotel Maraton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 2, 4, 6, 9
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