At a glance: Košice → Lipany
- Services per day: weekday 21, Saturday 21, Sunday 21.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:43 and the last 22:43.
- At peak (14:00–15:00) a service leaves about every 20 min.
- Fastest: train, about 1 h 12 min. For comparison: bus 1 h 29 min.
- Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 90% of weekday services.
Direct services Košice → Lipany
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 19 | 19 | 19 | 04:43 | 22:43 | 1 h 12 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (REX) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:15 | 14:15 | 1 h 29 min | SAD Prešov SK | 7 Sep 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Košice in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 19 | 04:43 | 22:43 |
| Train | Saturday | 19 | 04:43 | 22:43 |
| Train | Sunday | 19 | 04:43 | 22:43 |
| Bus | Weekday | 2 | 14:15 | 14:15 |
| Bus | Saturday | 2 | 19:45 | 19:45 |
| Bus | Sunday | 2 | 19:45 | 19:45 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Košice → Kysak → Prešov → Veľký Šariš → Šarišské Michaľany → Orkucany → Sabinov → Pečovská Nová Ves → Červenica → Rožkovany → Lipany Other towns passed on the way: 9.
- Bus: Košice → Prešov → Šarišské Michaľany → Sabinov → Pečovská Nová Ves → Červenica pri Sabinove → Rožkovany → Lipany Other towns passed on the way: 6.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
- Train categories on this route: REX (regional express).
- Bus: operated by SAD Prešov SK
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 3,60 € (track distance 64.6 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Košice → Lipany?
Yes. On a weekday there are 19 direct trains and 2 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Košice → Lipany leave?
Train: first departure 04:43, last 22:43. Bus: first departure 14:15, last 14:15.
How long does the journey Košice → Lipany take?
Train: about 1 h 12 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 1 h 29 min according to the timetable.
Does the Košice → Lipany service run at weekends?
Train: 19 trips on Saturday, 19 on Sunday. Bus: 2 trips on Saturday, 2 on Sunday.
How often does the Košice → Lipany service run?
Košice → Lipany: on a weekday there are 19 direct trains and 2 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 14:00 and 15:00: 3 an hour, about every 20 min.
How many services a day run Košice → Lipany?
Services per day: weekday 21, Saturday 21, Sunday 21. On a weekday the first departure is 04:43 and the last 22:43. At peak (14:00–15:00) a service leaves about every 20 min.
Which carrier runs Košice → Lipany?
Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 90% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Košice → Lipany?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 3,60 € (track distance 64.6 km). Temporary discounts are not included.