Cities Near Košice
Cities near Košice, SK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Prešov, Miskolc, Uzhgorod. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Košice, SK is Prešov, about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 38 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prešov | 20 mi / 32 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Miskolc | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Uzhgorod | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Poprad | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nyíregyháza | 56 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nowy Sącz | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Eger | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mukacheve | 69 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Parádsasvár | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Debrecen | 83 mi / 134 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Košice
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Prešov, Miskolc, Uzhgorod, Poprad, Nyíregyháza. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Košice include Prešov, Miskolc, Uzhgorod, Poprad, Nyíregyháza. The closest is Prešov, about 20 miles (32 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.