The average train between Vienna and Košice takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Košice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Vienna and Košice. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Košice at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Simmering and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Košice? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Košice. However, there are services departing from Wien Simmering station and arriving at Kosice station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Vienna to Košice train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Simmering station.
Vienna to Košice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Kosice station.
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The distance between Vienna and Košice is 364.6 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Kosice via Simmering, Wien Simmering, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 6h 55m.