# Košice Airport to the apartment: taxi, Bolt and bus

> Getting from Košice Airport (KSC) to Cassovia City Park Residence: about 8.5 km by road, 12–15 minutes by Bolt or taxi, or bus 23 to the railway station. Timetables, tickets and tips.

Source page: https://kosicecitypark.com/kosice/from-the-airport.html · Last updated: 2026-10-03
Cassovia City Park Residence, Svätoplukova Street, Košice, Slovakia · Contact: phone/SMS +421 908 222 608 (Peter), also Viber · kosice.booking.airbnb@gmail.com

We’re in the city, not beside the airport — but the transfer is short. Here’s how to do it.

**Our apartment is not next to the airport — it is in the city, beside City Park. But Košice Airport (KSC) is close: about 6 km as the crow flies and roughly 8.5 km by road, so a Bolt, taxi or rental car gets you to the door in about 12–15 minutes.** On a budget, city bus 23 runs from the airport to the railway station, a 6–7 minute walk (or one bus stop) from the apartment.

## Your options at a glance

| Option | Journey | Cost | Good for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bolt | about 12–15 min | Upfront price in the app or kiosk | Most arrivals, late flights, families |
| Taxi | about 12–15 min | Agree or check the fare before you set off | If you prefer a traditional taxi |
| Bus 23 + walk | about 15–20 min on the bus, then 6–7 min on foot | €1.20–€1.40 ticket | Light luggage, daytime |
| Rental car | about 12–15 min | Parking at the apartment is free | Exploring the region |

## By Bolt

Bolt is Košice Airport’s ride-hailing partner. There are 16 dedicated pick-up places right by the terminal, and a self-service kiosk at the exit of the arrivals hall lets you enter your destination, pick a vehicle type and pay by card — no app, mobile data or local SIM needed. Larger vehicle categories are available for families or groups with a lot of luggage. Enter “Svätoplukova” and our house number (sent with your booking) as the destination.

## By taxi

The airport also has a long-standing contracted transfer partner, Benze Transfer, which has operated there for more than ten years. The airport recommends using its official partners and the marked zones by the terminal rather than unmarked drivers.

## By bus 23

DPMK city bus 23 links the airport (stop *Letisko*) with the main railway station (stop *Staničné námestie*), calling at central interchanges such as Námestie osloboditeľov on the way.

- **Frequency** (timetable valid from 1 October 2026): on weekdays the first bus leaves the airport at 05:07, then roughly every 30 minutes, with the last at 22:07. At weekends and on public holidays it runs roughly hourly, from 06:17 to 22:17. Timetables are adjusted to flight schedules, so check before you fly.
- **Tickets:** buy before boarding from the ticket machine near the bus stop, which takes coins and cards — the driver does not sell tickets. A 30-minute ticket is €1.20 and a 60-minute ticket is €1.40; each basic ticket includes up to two pieces of luggage within DPMK’s size limits. SMS tickets (€1.50, text to 1166) only work from Slovak mobile numbers.
- **Where to change:** get off at the end of the line, Staničné námestie (the railway station). From there either walk about 500 m (6–7 minutes) to Svätoplukova Street, or take bus 17 or 19 one stop to **Pošta 2** — the stop is about 50 m from the apartment. A 60-minute ticket covers the change.

## By rental car

The drive is about 8.5 km, mostly along Moldavská cesta into the centre; OpenStreetMap routing puts it at around 12 minutes in free-flowing traffic, and in our experience it rarely takes more than 15. Your free dedicated parking bay is directly in front of the building, and self check-in means you can arrive whenever your flight lands.

### Host tips

From our own experience of hosting guests (tips, not official figures):

- Once you are settled, short Bolt rides around Košice typically cost about €3. The airport run costs more — check the upfront price.
- There is a bus stop (Pošta 2, lines 17 and 19) right in front of the house, which makes the bus-from-the-station option easier than it sounds.
- Shared e-scooters from Bolt and Antik SmartWay operate in the city — fun for adventurous guests getting home from an evening out, but not with a suitcase.

## In the city, a short ride from KSC

Cassovia City Park Residence is on Svätoplukova Street beside Košice City Park — a 5-minute walk from the Old Town, about 10 minutes from Hlavná Street and 6 minutes from the railway station, and roughly 12–15 minutes by car from the airport. You get a central stay without a long transfer.

- Self check-in via lockbox — early and late flights are no problem
- Free dedicated parking for rental cars
- Bus stop Pošta 2 about 50 m from the door
- Rooftop jacuzzi to unwind after the flight
- Workspace with external monitor and 1000 Mbit/s fibre
- Up to 6 guests (best for 5 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children), with two bedrooms and two bathrooms

Trains, buses and apps are covered on our [Getting Here](https://kosicecitypark.com/getting-here.html) page.

## Quick answers

### How far is Košice Airport from the apartment?

About 6 km as the crow flies and roughly 8.5 km by road — around 12–15 minutes by car, taxi or Bolt.

### Is there a bus from Košice Airport to the city centre?

Yes. DPMK bus 23 runs from the airport to the railway station (Staničné námestie). On weekdays it runs roughly every 30 minutes from 05:07 to 22:07; at weekends roughly hourly from 06:17 to 22:17 (timetable from 1 October 2026).

### Can I order a Bolt at Košice Airport without the app?

Yes. A Bolt self-service kiosk at the exit of the arrivals hall lets you book and pay by card without the app or mobile data.

### Where do I buy a bus ticket at the airport?

From the ticket machine near the bus stop, which accepts coins and cards. Drivers do not sell tickets.

## Sources

- [DPMK — line 23 timetable from the airport (valid from 1 October 2026)](https://www.dpmk.sk/cp/linka/40023/82/17/0)
- [DPMK — line 23 route](https://www.dpmk.sk/cp/linka/40023)
- [DPMK — changes from 1 October 2026 (line 23 adjusted to flights)](https://www.dpmk.sk/aktuality/2026/zmeny-v-mhd-od-1-oktobra-2026)
- [DPMK — fares for foreign visitors (tickets, luggage, sales points)](https://www.dpmk.sk/cestovanie/fares-excerpt-foreign-visitors)
- [DPMK — stop Pošta 2 (lines 17, 19)](https://www.dpmk.sk/cp/zastavka/155)
- [SITA — Košice Airport: Bolt pick-up places and self-service kiosk](https://sita.sk/nasadoprava/letisko-kosice-zavadza-nove-sluzby-pre-cestujucich-zabezpecit-si-odvoz-bude-mozne-aj-bez-mobilu/)
- [SITA — Košice Airport partners Bolt and Benze Transfer](https://sita.sk/nasadoprava/bezpecny-odvoz-z-kosickeho-letiska-bolt-a-benze-transfer-chrania-pred-nekalymi-praktikami-vodicov/)
- [Bolt — Košice](https://bolt.eu/en-sk/cities/kosice/)
- [ANTIK SmartWay — shared e-scooters](https://www.antiksmartway.sk/sk/scooter-sharing)
- [Drive distance and time: OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), airport terminal to Svätoplukova Street](https://routing.openstreetmap.de/)

*Last checked: October 2026.* Timetables, prices and event dates change — please confirm with the official source before you travel.

## Land, ride, relax

Pick your dates in the live calendar and book directly — we’ll send arrival instructions and the lockbox code before your stay.