Rome to Košice by train
Košice lies 1,020 km (634 mi) north-east of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Italy and Slovakia rail, over roughly 1,245 km (773 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Slovakia |
| Population | 2.3 million | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Košice railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Italy 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 trains from Rome to Košice
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Staying in Košice
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Rome?
1,020 km (634 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rome; by road roughly 1,245 km (773 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Košice by train?
About 9 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome 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.