The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Košice
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 39 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Košice will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Vienna to Košice you need to make at least one change.
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
REX 8+
EX 619
REX 8+
EX 43
REX 8+
EX 613
REX 8+
EX 619
REX 8+
EX 43
REX 8+
EX 613
REX 8+
EX 621
REX 8+
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Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Košice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £107.
Distance: 365 km
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £316 Average Price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Košice train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Košice trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 16:36 Vienna Hbf | 14h01 | 06:37 Kosice | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
REX 8+ EX 613 | 07:14 Vienna Hbf | 6h39 | 13:53 Kosice | 1 change | |
IC 546+ REX 8+ EX 43 | 07:32 Vienna Airport | 7h21 | 14:53 Kosice | 2 changes | |
REX 8+ EX 43 | 08:14 Vienna Hbf | 6h39 | 14:53 Kosice | 1 change | |
IC 640+ REX 8+ EX 619 | 09:32 Vienna Airport | 7h21 | 16:53 Kosice | 2 changes | |
REX 8+ EX 619 | 10:14 Vienna Hbf | 6h39 | 16:53 Kosice | 1 change | |
IC 642+ REX 8+ EX 621 | 10:32 Vienna Airport | 7h21 | 17:53 Kosice | 2 changes | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 11h27 | 22:12 Kosice | 2 changes | |
REX 8+ EX 621 | 11:14 Vienna Hbf | 6h39 | 17:53 Kosice | 1 change | |
IC 644+ REX 8+ EX 45 | 11:32 Vienna Airport | 7h21 | 18:53 Kosice | 2 changes | |
REX 8+ EX 45 | 12:14 Vienna Hbf | 6h39 | 18:53 Kosice | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 14:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h52 | 06:37 Kosice | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Košice
Trains from Vienna to Košice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 365 km distance in 6h 39m.
Distance 365 km |
Average train duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 39m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet from Vienna to Košice trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Vienna and Košice from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vienna to Košice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Košice by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Košice
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- 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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