St Elisabeth Cathedral
The largest cathedral in Slovakia, in Gothic style, in the very centre of the city.
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Košice: airports, things to do and where to stay
Košice is Slovakia's second city, in the east of the country, with a pedestrian historic centre, the country's largest Gothic cathedral and plenty of café terraces.
Košice airports
From the airport to central Košice
Košice airport is about 6 km from central Košice.
Bus 23
A city bus line linking the airport with the centre of Košice and the railway station.
Taxi
Taxis outside arrivals. The ride to central Košice takes about 15 min.
Košice
Things to do in Košice
Hlavná ulica
The main street, a wide pedestrian avenue lined with colourful buildings, cafés and theatres.
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State Theatre and Singing Fountain
The neo-Renaissance State Theatre, with a musical fountain in front that lights up at night.
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St Urban Tower
A bell tower beside the cathedral, one of the best-known landmarks of the main square.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Košice?
Košice is served by Košice (KSC).
How far is the airport from central Košice?
Košice airport is about 6 km from central Košice.
How do I get from the airport to central Košice?
From Košice airport you can take Bus 23 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Košice?
Highlights of Košice include St Elisabeth Cathedral, Hlavná ulica, State Theatre and Singing Fountain, and St Urban Tower.
Photo credits
- St Elisabeth Cathedral: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hlavná ulica: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- State Theatre and Singing Fountain: Ladislav Luppa, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- St Urban Tower: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons