Berlin to Košice by bus
Košice lies 696 km (433 mi) south-east of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 850 km (528 mi) of road.
| Berlin | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Slovakia |
| Population | 3.4 million | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 040 12 |
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Germany into Slovakia: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Where to book buses from Berlin to Košice
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Staying in Košice
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Berlin?
696 km (433 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berlin; by road roughly 850 km (528 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Košice by bus?
About 12 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Košice?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Košice?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.