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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £163 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £163, while a flight costs an average of £653.
Distance: 1679 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£163 Average Price Cheapest | £653 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 18m Average total duration 36h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Košice:
A coach is £491 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Košice costing on average £653.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Coach takes on average 37h 18m.
Tickets start at around £163 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£111. The journey takes 36h 48m versus 22h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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The most popular day trips by train from Košice are Prešov, Poprad, Spišská Nová Ves, Levoča and Bardejov. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Košice on Omio.
Prešov is a historic city in eastern Slovakia, known for its well-preserved old town and mix of church spires. Its streets reflect a Slovak, Hungarian and Ruthenian past, giving the city a calm but distinctive character.
Poprad sits below the High Tatras and is best known as a gateway to Slovakia’s highest mountains. Alongside its practical role, it has a small historic quarter in Spišská Sobota and a distinctly modern character.
Spišská Nová Ves is known for its remarkably tall church tower and spacious lens-shaped square. In the Spiš region, it blends a tidy historic centre with easy access to Slovak Paradise National Park.
Travel to Košice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Košice.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Košice:
A coach is £491 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Košice costing on average £653.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Coach takes on average 37h 18m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Košice as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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