Michalovce public transport fares
The basic (full) fare on Michalovce city transport starts at €0.40 when paying by card and at €0.50 in cash. The price list was last checked on 1 July 2026.
Fares at a glance
- Ticket type: one ride; a transfer within 30 minutes costs a surcharge of €0.01 (card payments only).
- Basic price: €0.40 by card, €0.50 in cash.
- Reduced price: €0.17 by card, €0.20 in cash.
- How to pay: by card or electronically, in cash from the driver or a ticket machine.
- Source: dzsmktrans.sk, Cenový výmer MHD Michalovce platný od 1.7.2026.
- Checked: 1 July 2026.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Full fare: card | Full fare: cash | Reduced: card | Reduced: cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single ride | €0.40 | €0.50 | €0.17 | €0.20 |
| Transfer within 30 min (surcharge) | €0.01 | – | €0.01 | – |
– means the price list gives no such price, for example because the ticket is not sold that way.
How to pay and how the ticket works
The Card column is the price when paying electronically: a transport or bank card, an e-wallet or an app, depending on what the city sells. The Cash column is the price of a ticket from the driver or a machine. The carrier decides the exact ways to pay.
- Single ride: the ticket is valid for one ride without a transfer.
- Transfer within 30 min (surcharge): instead of a second ticket a transfer is paid with a surcharge.
From the tariff: transfer ticket within 30 minutes for €0.01 only from a chip card; in cash you need a new full ticket
Reduced fares
Reduced fares are in the Reduced columns. Who is entitled and from which age is set by the carrier's tariff and differs from city to city, so check the conditions with the carrier. Reduced ticket: €0.17 by card, €0.20 in cash.
Conditions in the city's tariff: transfer ticket within 30 minutes for €0.01 only from a chip card; in cash you need a new full ticket
Fares beyond the city
A trip out of the city by regional bus is paid under the “IDS Východ” tariff. The lowest step (one zone) costs €0.70 by card, €1.50 in cash; longer trips cost more and the exact price depends on the zone or distance.
Source: sadpp.sk, Cenník cestovného IDS Východ od 1.7.2026 (Príloha 4). Checked 1 July 2026.
Note: for cash payment the price includes a €0.50 handling surcharge and is rounded up
- Regional buses, temporary discount: sale −50% until 10.11., from 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 inclusive.
Source and freshness
Tariff source: dzsmktrans.sk, Cenový výmer MHD Michalovce platný od 1.7.2026. The price list was last checked on 1 July 2026. Link to the source: dzsmktrans.sk.
Prices change by a decision of the city or the carrier and Punkto knows them only as of the day they were checked. Temporary promotions are shown by date, so once one ends this page shows the regular price again. The carrier's current price list always prevails.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a public transport ticket in Michalovce?
- The basic (full) fare on Michalovce city transport starts at €0.40 when paying by card and at €0.50 in cash. The price list was last checked on 1 July 2026.
- Do you pay by card or in cash on Michalovce public transport?
- The price list gives both prices: a basic ticket starts at €0.40 by card and at €0.50 in cash.
- Is public transport in Michalovce free?
- No, according to the tariff you pay: a basic ticket starts at €0.40 by card, €0.50 in cash.