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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £435.
Distance: 249 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price | £435 Average Price | £67 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ostrava to Košice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ostrava to Košice:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ostrava to Košice costing on average £36.
A train is £417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ostrava to Košice costing on average £435.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Coach takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £49. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 4h 6m 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.
How to get to Košice from Ostrava by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ostrava to Košice is by taking a train 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, Levoča, Spišská Nová Ves 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 Ostrava to Košice.
This is compared to other travel options from Ostrava to Košice:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ostrava to Košice costing on average £36.
A train is £417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ostrava to Košice costing on average £435.
Other travel options to Košice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Coach takes on average 9h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostrava and Košice as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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