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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Košice
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
8 h 27 m
Average duration
8 h 37 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Košice will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
Of the 7 trains that leave Prague for Košice on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 518 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 27 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 8 h 51 m 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Košice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 518 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €199 Average price |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Prague to Košice train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Košice trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EC 127 · Ex 45 | 10:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h45 | 6:53 PM Kosice | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 1:25 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 8h47 | 10:12 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 1:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h31 | 10:12 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) · R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 6:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 10h51 | 5:12 AM Kosice | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 8:45 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h27 | 5:12 AM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 6:21 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 8h51 | 3:12 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 6:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h31 | 3:12 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Prague to Košice
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Trains from Prague to Košice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 518 km distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 518 km |
Average train duration 8h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 8h 9m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Regiojet, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) from Prague to Košice trainsRegiojet, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) trains will get you between Prague and Košice from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Prague to Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Košice 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 Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kosice, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prague to Košice
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingCar RentalWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Staničné námestie.
- Med Malina
- Villa Regia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice
- Hotel Yasmin Kosice
- Boutique Hotel Maraton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 2, 4, 6, 9
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