City in Kosice Region, Slovakia
Getting around Košice
How to get around Košice
The Old Town is compact and walkable; trams, trolleybuses and buses cover the rest. Trains link Bratislava in about 5 h.
Ways to get around Košice
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram, bus and trolleybus (DPMK) | About 1–2 EUR per ticket | Buy at machines, kiosks or the app; validate on board |
| Bolt / taxi | About 4–7 EUR for 5 km | Bolt covers the city; radio taxis are cheap |
| Train to Poprad / Bratislava | About 6–10 EUR / 15–25 EUR | Poprad about 1.5 h; Bratislava about 5 h |
Ride-hailing apps in Košice
A 5 km ride costs about €4–7 ($4.5–7.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Works in Košice; smaller fleet than in Bratislava |
- Radio taxis are cheap and reliable; use the app or call. Avoid unlicensed drivers at the station.
Arriving in Košice
Košice International (KSC)
Bus 23 to the center about 20–25 min, roughly 1.50 EUR; taxi or Bolt 8–12 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU licences valid; others should carry an IDP. Zero alcohol limit, headlights always on, e-vignette for motorways.
- Onward travel in Slovakia: ZSSK and RegioJet trains run Bratislava–Žilina–Poprad–Košice (Košice about 5 h). Electric mountain trains link Tatra resorts; buses cover villages.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Košice?
No. Use Bolt instead.
What's the best way to get around Košice?
The Old Town is compact and walkable; trams, trolleybuses and buses cover the rest. Trains link Bratislava in about 5 h.
How do I get from the airport to Košice?
Bus 23 to the center about 20–25 min, roughly 1.50 EUR; taxi or Bolt 8–12 EUR.
Is Košice walkable?
Walkable center.
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