Kosice to Prague by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Kosice to Prague? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 516 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Kosice and Prague

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €16.71, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Kosice to Prague

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Kosice to Prague:

  • 03:50 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:20 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 03:50 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:13 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 16 minutes from Kosice toward Prague.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 9 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Kosice to Prague?

On this route spanning 516 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 7 hours and 19 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Kosice and Prague?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Kosice and Prague 4 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Kosice to Prague travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Prague.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Kosice and Prague by train?

The total journey from Kosice to Prague is 516 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Kosice to Prague?

The cheapest fare on this route is €16.71. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Kosice to Prague?

Tickets for this journey become available 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Kosice to Prague by train?

The fastest journey is 7 hours and 19 minutes.