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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Košice to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Košice to Prague will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Sat 31 Oct, we found 19 trains from Košice to Prague, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 518 km distance in an average of 8 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 16 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.
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Trains from Košice to Prague run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 518 km distance in 7h 54m.
Distance 518 km |
Average train duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 7h 54m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Košice to Prague trains for today, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 3:50 Kosice | 8h28 | 12:18 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 4:03 Kysak station | 8h15 | 12:18 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Ex 600 · rj 174 | 4:07 Kosice | 10h19 | 14:26 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
Ex 600 · R 348 · EC 116 | 4:07 Kosice | 9h45 | 13:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Ex 502 · Os 3310 · EC 128 | 5:34 Kosice | 9h18 | 14:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Ex 502 · Os 3310 · EC 128 · SC 518 | 5:34 Kosice | 8h52 | 14:26 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
Ex 606 · EC 142 | 6:53 Kosice | 8h59 | 15:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 7:48 Kosice | 8h30 | 16:18 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Ex 608 · rj 276 | 7:53 Kosice | 10h30 | 18:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 8:02 Kysak station | 8h16 | 16:18 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Ex 610 · R 346 · EC 114 | 8:53 Kosice | 8h59 | 17:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Ex 610 · EC 124 | 8:53 Kosice | 9h59 | 18:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Ex 614 · EC 140 | 10:53 Kosice | 8h59 | 19:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Ex 616 · rj 272 | 11:53 Kosice | 10h30 | 22:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Ex 618 · R 344 · EC 112 | 12:53 Kosice | 8h59 | 21:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
EC 240 | 14:48 Kosice | 7h54 | 22:42 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Ex 624 · EN 476 | 15:53 Kosice | 11h16 | 3:09 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 21:36 Kosice | 8h10 | 5:46 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 21:50 Kysak station | 7h56 | 5:46 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 442 | 22:07 Kosice | 9h19 | 7:26 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 680 · EC 282 | 23:45 Kosice | 10h38 | 10:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
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The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
A major modern and contemporary art venue with Czech and international works. The trade fair palace setting suits large exhibitions and bold installations.
A private museum focused on Czech and central European modern art. It combines strong permanent displays with temporary exhibitions in a central location.
The heart of historic Prague, filled with merchant houses, churches and lively public space. It is ideal for first-time visitors and evening atmosphere.
A broad boulevard of shops, hotels and major buildings. It is a useful base for city walks and an important setting in modern Czech history.
A landscaped hilltop park with orchards, paths and one of Prague’s finest sunset views. It feels local, relaxed and well away from the busiest crowds.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly associated with Bohemian home cooking.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and bread or potato dumplings. It is one of the most traditional hearty Czech pub and family meals.
Goulash in the Czech style, usually beef, onions and paprika, often served with bread dumplings. A staple of Prague pubs and traditional kitchens.
Stylish restaurant focused on updated Czech cuisine and Czech wines, with a polished but relaxed atmosphere close to the city centre.
Well-known Lokál branch for Pilsner, svíčková and pub staples, with a busy modern beer-hall atmosphere in central Prague.
Long-established venue known for roast meats, Czech specialities and beer, with striking Art Nouveau interiors by Municipal House.
Moderate for Europe. Beer, casual meals and public transport are good value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more than in many Central European cities.
Tip around 5-10% in restaurants if service is good, often by rounding up. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, small change or rounding up is usual.
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Most Košice to Prague trains use the Kosice to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Zahradní Město. Use this guide to compare Košice and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kosice is 1 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:
Kosice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Med Malina, Villa Regia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kosice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kosice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kosice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kosice: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kosice: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice, Hotel Yasmin Kosice, Boutique Hotel Maraton.
Kosice predmestie has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Kosice predmestie.
ATMs are available at Kosice predmestie.
Available at Kosice predmestie: Parking.
Available at Kosice predmestie: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kosice predmestie.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Zahradní Město is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Zahradní Město has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
ATMs are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Praha Libeň is 5 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Libeň has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha Libeň.
ATMs are available at Praha Libeň.
Available at Praha Libeň: Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Libeň: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Libeň.
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