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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £106, while a flight costs an average of £432.
Distance: 1280 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
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£106 Average Price Cheapest | £432 Average Price | £328 Average Price | £236 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 19m Average total duration 26h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 18m Average total duration 19h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 3.8 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Ghent to Košice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Košice:
A coach is £223 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Košice costing on average £328.
A coach is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Košice costing on average £432.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 18m.
Coach takes on average 27h 19m.
Tickets start at around £106 compared to roughly £236 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £130. The journey takes 26h 49m versus 17h 24m 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.
How to get to Košice from Ghent by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ghent to Košice is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 Ghent to Košice.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Košice:
A coach is £223 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Košice costing on average £328.
A coach is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Košice costing on average £432.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 18m.
Coach takes on average 27h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Košice as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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