The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Košice
Cheapest price
€119
Average price
€119
Fastest journey
9 h 42 m
Average duration
9 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
616 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Košice will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €119.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salzburg for Košice on Tue, May 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct trains cover the 616 km distance in an average of 9 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 42 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest trains will take 9 h 42 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.
11:11 AM9h42Salzburg8:53 PMKošice€1191One-way0 transfers
11:11 AM9h42Salzburg8:53 PMKošice€1191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Košice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €758.
Distance: 616 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€80 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €758 Average price |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salzburg to Košice train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Košice trains for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:13 PM Salzburg | 11h40 | 9:53 AM Košice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |||||
![]() | 11:11 AM Salzburg | 9h42 | 8:53 PM Košice | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Košice
Trains from Salzburg to Košice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 616 km distance in 9h 42m.
Distance 616 km |
Average train duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 42m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn from Salzburg to Košice trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Košice from €33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Košice
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 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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