The cheapest and fastest buses from Kraków to Košice
- Cheapest price on Nov 08
- €27
- Average ticket price on Nov 08
- €36
- Fastest journey on Nov 08
- 4 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 08
- 5 h 8 m
- Buses on Nov 08
- 8
- Distance
- 178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Košice will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
On Sun, Nov 08, we found 8 buses from Kraków to Košice, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 08 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Nov 08 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus6:15 AM 5h45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 12:00 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:25 AM 4h55 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 3:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 PM 4h30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 8:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 PM 4h30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 2:20 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM 7h45 Kraków, Airport 3:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus3:50 PM 4h30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 8:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 PM 4h30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 2:20 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:25 AM 4h55 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 3:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 AM 5h45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 12:00 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM 6h00 Kraków, Airport 2:20 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Košice
Buses from Kraków to Košice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Kraków to Košice trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kraków to Košice.
Live departures
Kraków to Košice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Košice buses for today, Saturday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h00 | 2:20 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h30 | 2:20 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 8 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h20 | 12:00 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 5h45 | 12:00 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 7h45 | 3:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h55 | 3:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h35 | 8:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h30 | 8:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Kraków and Košice
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Euroticket
- The full cost of the ticket is refunded only if the flight was canceled by the carrier itself
- otherwise, the refund amount depends on the time of the cancellation request, with 85% refunded 48 hours before the trip and 15-50% refunded 1 to 12 hours before departure.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Euroticket
- Each passenger can carry one hand luggage up to 5 kg in the passenger area and two pieces of luggage in the trunk of the bus free of charge.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Euroticket
- Additional luggage can be carried for a fixed fee paid at ticket registration on the bus.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Euroticket
- Small pets (under 6kg) in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) travel free on some routes, larger dogs require a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled, but pets are not allowed on trains to and from London, between Brussels and Lille, or on Eurostar Sun and Snow routes.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Kraków to Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Košice by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kraków to Košice
Most Kraków to Košice buses use the Kraków, Airport to Košice, Autobusová stanica station pair, with some services arriving at Košice. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Košice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Kraków station do buses to Košice leave from?
Getting to Kraków, Airport from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Krakow, Czyżyny Dworzec from Kraków city centre
Getting to Košice from Košice city centre
Košice bus station facilities and services
Košice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast-food and café options available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available at the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located next to the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Košice.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Košice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Košice: Wheelchair accessible ramps are available.
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