The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Košice
Cheapest price
€79
Average price
€79
Fastest journey
10 h 34 m
Average duration
10 h 34 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 €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €79.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Košice without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Košice
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €64. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 616 km
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€87 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
10h 6m Average total duration Fastest 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Košice
Trains from Salzburg to Košice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 616 km distance in 9h 42m.
Distance 616 km |
Average train duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 42m |
First train 03:43 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Košice trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Košice from €46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
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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