Košice bus station on the map is called Autobusová stanica Košice, but locals often refer to it simply as Košice AS or "bus station on Staničné námestie". It is the main transportation hub for regional and international buses and a link to the railway station. It is a very convenient option for traveling around Slovakia and to neighboring countries. Nearby is the railway station and public transportation stops - everything is compact and clear.
Structure, directions and routes
Košice Bus Station is located on Staniczna Square and it is the largest bus station in the city and one of the largest in Slovakia. It is located in the central part of the city, which is very convenient for tourists. The station building is located next to the Office of Labor, Social Affairs and Family.
The original building was built in 1985, but underwent a major renovation in 2004. Eurobus invested more than 1 million euros in it. Now the Košice bus station serves about 116 suburban routes. From here you can also get to other European cities. For example, here are popular international routes:
- Košice - Prešov - Brno - Prague
- Košice - Munich - Stuttgart - Frankfurt am Main
- Mihalovce - Košice - Birmingham - Bradford.
Flights to Uzhgorod, Mukachevo, Vienna and Uherske Gradiste are also common.
The following carriers provide their services:
- LeoExpress
- FlixBus
- Eurobus
- Eurolines Slovakia
- Interbus
- SAD Prešov
- SAD Humenné
- SAD Poprad
- Turancar
- Student Agency and many others
So you can look for all the latest information about flights, routes and tickets directly on their websites and apps. Sometimes it is more convenient and cost-effective.
Services and infrastructure
Due to the fact that Košice bus station is quite new and modern, it has all the relevant infrastructure:
- Ticket offices;
- Timetable boards;
- Information Center;
- Customer Service Center;
- Waiting room;
- Restrooms;
- Pharmacy;
- Grocery stores;
- Cafes and fast food outlets;
- Bakery;
- Chapel.
The language here is predominantly Slovak, but cashiers often speak English. Online ticket purchase is possible on the websites of operators (Leo Express, FlixBus, RegioJet and others) and through aggregators. Mobile applications of carriers facilitate the process. Information about international flights is placed in a separate board, so it is convenient to search for it. And in general, after the reconstruction, navigation is very comfortable.
How to get to the bus station
A huge advantage of the Kosice bus station is that it is a combined transportation hub, so the bus station, railway station and public transportation stops are all together.
It is possible to get from or to the center on foot - it is about 800 m. Regular city buses and streetcars run from the stop at the bus station to reach any corner of the city or attractions. Transportation in Košice is round-the-clock, but night flights are less frequent - about once an hour after 22:00.
You can get to the airport by bus #23 or take a cab. Cabs at the bus station are expensive, but cheaper than at airports. You can also use the services of Bolt or Easy taxi.
Useful information
- Address: Staničné námestie 9, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
- Phone number of information service: +421 55 6807 306
- Email: eurobus@eurobus.sk
- Bus station opening hours: from 04:30 to 23:00
Customer center opening hours: Mon-Fri from 6:00 to 18:00, but subject to change, so please check.
In the customer center you can not only get information about flights and purchase or book tickets. You can also buy or top up cards for suburban transport and buy printed bus timetables.
Tips for tourists
We recommend arriving at the Košice bus station in advance: 20-30 minutes for intercity flights and 40-60 minutes for international flights. On the spot immediately specify the time and platform for accuracy. The terminal is small, so queues are possible, especially during morning and evening rush hours - from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
Avoid scammers and do not buy tickets from resellers. For waiting, we advise you to bring a phone with mobile Internet, a power bank, a light snack, water and small things that you need personally, such as headphones or an e-book.
Other bus stations
Autobusová stanica Košice is the only major bus station in Košice. The rest are small stops or parking lots for FlixBus and Leo Express, but not full-fledged terminals. However, intercity buses may make additional stops for picking up and dropping off passengers, so check with the carrier in advance - there may be a more convenient option for you.
