How to get to Košice from Brno

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Compare train and coach for Brno to Košice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brno to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £33.

Distance: 344 km

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£73

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7h 29m

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9h 3m

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5h 16m

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Compare ways to travel from Brno to Košice

Compare the available ways to get from Brno to Košice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Brno to Košice is a train with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Košice:

A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brno to Košice costing on average £33.

The fastest way to travel from Brno to Košice is by train with an average journey time of 7h 59m.

Other travel options to Košice take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brno and Košice including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £49. The journey takes 7h 29m versus 5h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Brno to Košice

How to get to Košice from Brno by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Brno to Košice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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  • RegioJet a.s.(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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  • RegioJet a.s.R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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  • RegioJet a.s.R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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  • RegioJet a.s.R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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Best day trips from Košice by train

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.

A view of Prešov

Day trip from Košice to Prešov by train

Why visit Prešov for the day?

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.

A view of Poprad

Day trip from Košice to Poprad by train

Why visit Poprad for the day?

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.

A view of Spišská Nová Ves

Day trip from Košice to Spišská Nová Ves by train

Why visit Spišská Nová Ves for the day?

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.

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FAQs: Brno to Košice

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 Brno to Košice.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brno and Košice including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Brno to Košice is a train with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Košice:

A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brno to Košice costing on average £33.

The fastest way to travel from Brno to Košice is by train with an average journey time of 7h 59m.

Other travel options to Košice take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 3m.

The Brno to Košice distance is approximately 344 km.
The average frequency per day from Brno to Košice is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brno and Košice as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brno to Košice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport and arrive in Kosice International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brno hlavní nádraží and arrive in Kosice.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) and arrive in Košice, Autobusová stanica.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brno to Košice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, SAD Humenné to go to Košice by coach.
  • Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express to go to Košice by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brno to Košice:
  • 5 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, SAD Humenné.
Omio customers who travel from Brno to Košice often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Uzhhorod, Budapest, Bratislava, Kraków. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Košice and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Brno to Košice, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Košice offers a variety of attractions, including the Košice Historical Centre with its medieval architecture and vibrant streets, and the Košice Zoo, one of Central Europe's largest with diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy the Singing Fountain, an attraction with water displays synchronised to music, and the Botanical Garden of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, which provides a peaceful retreat. Steel Park is an interactive science and technology centre ideal for families. Additionally, Košice features remarkable sights such as St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in Slovakia, the Košice State Theatre with its rich cultural programme, and Hlavná Ulica, the bustling main street. The East Slovak Museum offers insights into the region's history, and Jakab's Palace stands out with its neo-Gothic architecture.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Košice is usually sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the historic old town, St. Elisabeth Cathedral, and the East Slovak Museum.

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