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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Cologne to Košice. Traveling by coach from Cologne to Košice usually takes around 24 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest RegioJet coach can make the trip in 20 hours and 39 minutes.
| Distance | 654 mi (1053 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 39m |
| Cheapest price | €115.64 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Cologne to Košice?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Cologne to Košice that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Cologne to Košice, and usually makes the trip in about 24 hours and 54 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book RegioJet from Cologne to Košice from €127. There are 1 RegioJet schedules from Cologne to Košice and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to Košice. In Cologne, RegioJet departs to Košice from Bonn Airport Bus Terminal and no other station. In Košice, RegioJet arrives at Staničné námestie 9 and no other station.
An average trip on RegioJet from Cologne to Košice takes 20 hours and 39 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 24 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 654 miles from Cologne to Košice. However, the fastest coach only takes 20 hours and 39 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cologne to Košice, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Cologne to Košice every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cologne to Košice; ticket prices start at €101.39.
City Information
Cologne
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There's no shortage of sights, culture, history, and adventure in Cologne, an alluring city on the Rhine. One of the most famous landmarks of the city is the Cologne Cathedral. This Gothic building and UNESCO World Heritage site remains the most iconic structure in the city. In fact, the Cologne Cathedral is the most visited landmark in Germany. Next door, the Museum Ludwig contrasts the cathedral's sense of history with an impressive collection of modern art, including works by Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol.
Cologne's breadth of museums also caters to a younger crowd. Families with children should head to the Cologne Chocolate Museum along the river or the Cologne Zoological Garden for memorable, kid-friendly experiences.
Foodies, rejoice! Cologne is home to mouthwatering German delicacies and upscale restaurants. Start your day with breakfast at Café Sehnsucht. For lunch, visit Herings Im Martinswinkel, and for dinner, head over to Bei Oma Kleinmann to feel like you're visiting your long-lost German grandmother.
Trains like Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, and FlixTrain connect Cologne to other major European cities, including Munich, Paris, and Vienna. You can also catch a coach from Cologne on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, or Columbuzz. Plus, the Cologne Bonn Airport is a large, well-outfitted airport with daily international flights for travelers coming from afar.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Cologne?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Leverkusen
Leverkusen Mitte is a railway station with regional services, to cities across Germany. The station also receives buses, which service the local area. Leverkusen Mitte is in the center of Leverkusen, iso you can easily find cafes, shops, restaurants, and supermarkets to stock up before your trip. There's also plenty of space for parking cars and a bike locker area. Leverkusen is on the outskirts of Cologne, so after catching a train to the city, you can get connections to cities across Germany and the Netherlands.
All coach stations in Cologne:
Leverkusen
Bonn Airport Bus Terminal
Wickenpfädchen 11
Where does the coach arrive in Košice?
Main arrival station: Staničné námestie 9
All coaches from Cologne arrive at one main station in Košice.
Coach stations in Košice:
Staničné námestie 9
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