Košice to Prešov train with Leo Express

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Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
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Leo Express
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
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2,000+ travel companies
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Compare train and bus for Košice to Prešov

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Košice to Prešov among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €3.

Distance: 32 km

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€4

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58m

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28m

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1h 4m

Average total duration

34m

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Overview: Train from Košice to Prešov

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Trains from Košice to Prešov run on average 2 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:42, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
32 km
Average train duration
28m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
37m
First train
3:42 AM
Last train
11:19 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Košice to Prešov trainsLeo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Košice and Prešov from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Leo Express

About
Leo Express is a Czech train and bus company offering fast and comfortable travel across the Czech Republic and to international destinations. Its modern, air-conditioned fleet includes Leo Express InterCity trains, reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h, as well as Express and Regional services for more leisurely journeys. Ticket types include Economy, Economy Plus, Business, and Premium, alongside single, return, and group tickets, with discounts available for students, seniors, and children. Onboard amenities may feature a café car, restaurant car, and bar car. Popular routes include Prague to Ostrava, Brno, and Olomouc, as well as international connections to Vienna, Budapest, and Krakow.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
€3
Leo Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 8kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 15kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase from onboard menu
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for fee, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Family area

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
37m
Cheapest Price
€3
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Košice to Prešov

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Košice to Prešov by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prešov, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Košice to Prešov can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Košice to Prešov is €3; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Košice to Prešov is 37m to travel the 32 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Košice to Prešov leaves at 3:42 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Košice to Prešov leaves at 11:19 PM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Košice to Prešov with Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Košice to Prešov, you can count on Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) for the best way to get you to Prešov. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Košice and Prešov and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Prešov from Košice is worth doing with a journey time of 37m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Košice to Prešov is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Košice and Prešov including taking a train and bus.

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Popular train stations from Košice to Prešov

Most Košice to Prešov trains use the Kosice to Presov station pair, with some services arriving at Prešov, AS. Use this guide to compare Košice and Prešov train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Košice
Arrival train stations in Prešov

Which Košice station do trains to Prešov leave from?

Trains from Košice to Prešov leave from Kosice. The station is 1 km from Košice city centre at Staničné námestie 11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia.
KosiceStaničné námestie 11, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia+421 55 229 4100WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Kosice from Košice city centre

Kosice is 1 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus23 · 4m · €1 · every ~3 min

Kosice train station facilities and services

Kosice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Med Malina, Villa Regia

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Kosice. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Kosice. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Kosice: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Kosice: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Kosice: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice, Hotel Yasmin Kosice, Boutique Hotel Maraton.

Košice, Autobusová Stanica040 01 Košice-Old Town, Košice, SlovakiaAccessibility
City-centre transport

Getting to Košice, Autobusová Stanica from Košice city centre

Košice, Autobusová Stanica is 1 km from Košice city centre. Check local transport options before travel.

Košice, Autobusová Stanica train station facilities and services

Košice, Autobusová Stanica has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Košice, Autobusová Stanica.

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