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Journey Information
There are 10 intercity buses per day from Vienna to Košice. Traveling by bus from Vienna to Košice usually takes around 9 hours, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 227 mi (365 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 10m |
| Cheapest price | €19.78 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Vienna to Košice?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Vienna to Košice that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 9 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 9 trips from Vienna to Košice, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 43 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book RegioJet from Vienna to Košice from €38. There are 3 trips per day offered by RegioJet from Vienna to Košice and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to Košice. In Vienna, RegioJet departs to Košice from Central Station . In Košice, RegioJet arrives at Staničné námestie 9 .
An average trip on RegioJet from Vienna to Košice takes 13 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available RegioJet trip will get you to Košice in 7 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, RegioJet offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Košice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours to cover the 365 kilometers from Vienna to Košice. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 04:00 and the last bus leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all buses from Vienna to Košice, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 10 scheduled buses that travel from Vienna to Košice every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Vienna to Košice; ticket prices start at €29.55.
City Information
Vienna
Blessed with extravagant baroque structures and a romantic vibe, Vienna is the heart of Austria, and the country’s most famous destination. The pride of Vienna is the towering giant that is St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which has stood on the same spot for over eight centuries. The characteristically Gothic cathedral has withstood several wars that have befallen the city, and it is still able to keep its stunning beauty. After exploring the cathedral, don’t hesitate to take the chance to visit the catacombs, where victims of the Great Plague of Vienna were laid to rest. If you’re interested in art and history, check out the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Velasquez, Van Dyke, and Reubens. For those who simply enjoy lounging around, the Schönbrunn Palace is a vast complex with plenty of green zones for picnics.
For those looking to try authentic Viennese goulash, Lugeck and Ofenloch are two famous establishments. For cheaper eats, try Motto in Weiden.
Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in the city, offering access to other popular destinations such as Berlin and Munich. Vienna International Busterminal is the main bus station in the Austrian capital, serving carriers such as FlixBus. The city’s main airport is the Vienna International Airport, which is located just 11 miles southeast of the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Vienna?
Main departure station: Wien Train Station (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)
Buses to Košice leave from 3 stations in Vienna.
All bus stations in Vienna:
Wien Train Station (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)
Erdberg
Central Station
Where does the bus arrive in Košice?
Main arrival station: Staničné námestie 9
All buses from Vienna arrive at one main station in Košice.
Bus stations in Košice:
Staničné námestie 9
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