Everything a tourist needs to know about Košice railway station: passenger services, transportation links, contact information and much more.
Košice Main Station is a modern transport hub combining the functions of a station and a shopping center. It serves both local and international routes, offering passengers a wide range of services and facilities.
History and architecture of the station
Košice Railway Station is the main station of the city and one of the most modern in Slovakia. The address of Košice railway station is located in the eastern part of the city, near the center. It has been in operation since August 14, 1860, when the first railway line from the Hungarian town of Miskolc was launched. Later there were routes to Presov, Žilina and Černá nad Tisou. From 1896 from Košice it was also possible to go to Turunya nad Bodvoy, and after the construction of the Jablonov tunnel in 1955 a southern line to Zvolen was established.
From Košice there are trains from the state-owned carriers Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, České dráhy, MÁV (Hungary), as well as from private companies RegioJet and LeoExpress. In addition to the usual commuter routes, you can go directly from here to Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Bratislava.
It all started back in 1857, when Košice was preparing for an important visit - Emperor Franz Joseph I and his wife Elisabeth were coming here. The town was actively restored, including the construction of a Swiss-style pavilion in the center. A couple of years later, in 1859, Košice took a major step towards a railroad future by donating land to the railroad. This gave a strong start to the development of local routes and connected the town to other parts of Austria-Hungary.
Around the same time, construction of the line to Miskolc began. A test train departed on July 5, 1860, and regular service started on August 14. The first station looked simple: two buildings with a central hall. There was a water tower, depot, warehouses and aprons. In 1908 the wooden shed burned down. In 1886 a post office building appeared nearby, and in 1891 the central station was completely rebuilt. The new station in the French Neo-Renaissance style was designed by architect Josef Hubert from Budapest
In 1967, construction of the modern station building began. It was designed by architect Ot Ziak, built by local companies, and cost 90 million crowns. The new station was inaugurated on December 29, 1973. It served for almost 40 years - until 2011, when a major reconstruction began.
The reconstruction of 2011 and ended in 2016. As a result, the Košice Central Railway Station became a shopping space with 31 stores. The station square was also renovated for the 2011 Ice Hockey World Championship. At the same time, the entrance area, offices and shopping area were renovated.
The architect of the new station is Robert Zhvara. The station became much more comfortable: cafes, stores, restaurants, the customer center of Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and the traffic control office of the eastern region appeared.
Košice Railway Station Infrastructure
Passengers have access to the following facilities:
Several platforms and tracks serving both local and international routes;
Barrier-free access to the station building;
Spacious waiting rooms with comfortable seats;
Escalators and elevators for ease of mobility;
Luggage storage rooms;
Parking lot and bicycle spaces;
Restrooms and other passenger amenities.
Passenger services
The following services are available at Košice Central Station:
Ticket offices;
Electronic boards with information about arriving and departing trains;
Information boards and information services;
Information board for departure of public transportation and buying tickets for the same;
Stores, including grocery stores, pharmacies and clothing stores;
Cafes and restaurants for refreshment and recreation;
Currency exchange;
Phone repair service, top-ups, phone charging;
Bolt electric scooters and Antik bike rentals;
Lounge areas with comfortable seating and Wi-Fi access.
Transportation Accessibility
The address of Košice Railway Station is very convenient and easily accessible by public transportation. There are bus and streetcar stops nearby, allowing you to quickly reach different parts of the city. For example, you can get to the center by streetcar number 2, 3, 4, 6 or 9 in 5-19 minutes. You can get off at the Námestie osloboditeľov stop, which is right in the center.
There is a cab stand in front of the Košice Railway Station and parking for private vehicles. The main bus station (Autobusová stanica Košice) is literally next to the Railway Station, about 1-2 minutes on foot, at Staničné námestie 9. Public transportation is not necessary - just cross the square.
Košice International Airport is about 10 km from the station. It can be reached by cab or public transportation. For example, direct bus No. 23 connects the station (stop Staničné námestie) with the airport (stop Letisko). The trip takes about 20 minutes. Buses leave every 30 minutes on weekdays and less frequently on weekends.
Contact information
Košice Central Railway Station is located at the address Staničné náměstí, 041 79 Košice, Slovakia.
Official website: stanicakosice.sk
Phone number of the information service: +421 55 229 2180
E-mail: info@stanicakosice.sk
Cash desk opening hours: daily from 08:00 to 18:00
Hotline: 18 188, +421 18 188
Slovak Rail information service e-mail: info@slovakrail.sk
Online ticket purchase: available via the official website and mobile application Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK).
Trains and destinations
In Košice, all types of trains - both domestic and international - stop at the central railway station. There are regular trains (OS), high-speed trains (R and REX), international express trains (EC), night trains (EN) and even high-speed comfort trains (SC). For most domestic routes, the station is the starting or ending point.
Trains depart from Košice station for the following domestic routes:
EuroNight Slovakia - to Humenné;
Regional Express Slovakia - to Černá nad Tisou, Humenné and Prešov;
Express Slovakia - to Bratislava and Žilina;
Regular suburban trains - also to Černá nad Tisou, Humenné and Prešov.
Tips for travelers
It is recommended to arrive at the Košice Central Station address 30-45 minutes before train departure, especially if you plan to buy tickets on the spot or use additional services.
Interesting facts
Košice Central Station is not only a transportation hub, but also a cultural center. Exhibitions, concerts and other events are regularly held here. In addition, the station is an architectural landmark of the city, reflecting its rich history and modern development.
