There are 11 ways to get from London to Košice by plane, train, shuttle, bus, car, car train or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Train to London Luton, fly to Kosice
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Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Kosice (KSC)
Fly London Stansted to Kosice
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Kosice (KSC)
Fly London Heathrow to Budapest, shuttle
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)
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Take a shuttle bus from Budapest Airport to Košice
Fly London Stansted to Budapest, shuttle
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Budapest (BUD)
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Take a shuttle bus from Budapest Airport to Košice
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
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Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Kosice
Bus
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Take the bus from London Victoria to Nowy Sącz
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Take the bus from Nowy Sacz Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Košice bus station
Bus via Vienna
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
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Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
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Take the bus from Bratislava Mlynske Nivy Bus Station to Kosice Central Bus Station
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Upminster to Košice
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Košice
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Košice
London to Košice by train and walk
The journey time between London and Košice is around 21h 15m and covers a distance of around 2244 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 52m. Operated by Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, TGV inOui and others, the London to Košice service departs from London St Pancras Intl and arrives in Kosice. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Košice is to train and fly which costs £28 - £300 and takes 5h 54m.
The quickest way to get from London to Košice is to train and fly which costs £28 - £300 and takes 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Košice station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Košice bus station via Nowy Sacz Dworzec Autobusowy MDA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.
No, there is no direct train from London to Košice. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Kosice via Paris Est, Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
The distance between London and Košice is 1550 km.
The best way to get from London to Košice without a car is to train which takes 21h 15m and costs £270 - £650.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from London to Košice, including transfers.
London to Košice bus services, operated by Autokar Polska, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Košice train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Košice is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs £80 - £500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £650 and takes 21h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 31h.
- Distance: 1550.4 km
- Duration: 7h 6m
What companies run services between London, England and Košice, Slovakia?
Austrian Airlines, LOT and five other airlines fly from London Paddington to Košice every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from London King's Cross to Košice via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €170
Flights from London Stansted to Kosice via Warsaw Modlin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €170
Flights from London Stansted to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €340
Flights from London Stansted to Budapest via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €340
Flights from London Stansted to Budapest via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €340
Flights from London Stansted to Budapest via Zadar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €340
Flights from London Stansted to Budapest via Rome Ciampino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Kosice via Frankfurt, Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €1000
Flights from London Heathrow to Kosice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €470
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Kosice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Kosice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €800
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Kosice via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €370
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €440
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €450
Flights from London Stansted to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €430
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €900
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from London Luton to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €650
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Budapest via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €16 - €20
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €8 - €23
- Off-Peak Single
- €14 - €20
- Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
- €19 - €28
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €110 - €140
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
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German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €130
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Salzburg, Hbf to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €28
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €18 - €28
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €170
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest Airport to Košice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from London Victoria to Nowy Sącz
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Nowy Sącz to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nowy Sacz Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Košice bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy to Košice bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Bratislava Mlynske nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 02 44 555 000
- info@ckdaka.sk
- Website
- bus.daka.sk
Bus from Bratislava Mlynske Nivy Bus Station to Kosice Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €22
- Website
- CK Daka
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Upminster to Košice
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Schedules at
- eurobus.sk
- Book at
- eurobus.sk
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €101
- Standard Car - Premium
- €161
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kosice Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 10m and has one stopover.
London to Košice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Košice bus station.
Košice is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:36 in London and 11:36 in Košice.
London to Košice train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Kosice station.
Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kosice Airport.
There are 248+ hotels available in Košice. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.