How far is it from Košice to Rajec?

The distance between Košice and Rajec is 265 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Košice to Rajec?

The drive from Košice to Rajec takes approximately 3 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Košice to Rajec?

The fastest route from Košice to Rajec covers 265 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 20 min.

Which direction is Rajec from Košice?

Rajec lies roughly to the west of Košice.

Which roads does the route from Košice to Rajec follow?

The drive from Košice to Rajec mainly follows D1, 18. The longest single stretch is 168 km on D1.

Which towns do you pass between Košice and Rajec?

Towns on the route from Košice to Rajec include Prešov, Poprad, Ružomberok, Martin, Žilina.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Košice and Rajec?

Along the route from Košice to Rajec you can fill up at TAM Autohof (24/7), Slovnaft (24/7), OMV (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Košice and Rajec?

On the route from Košice to Rajec you can take a break at Janovík, Štrba, Motorest Turčianska Štiavnička.

Košice Rajec

Distance: 265 kmDrive time: 3 h 20 min

Driving from Košice to Rajec takes about 3 h 20 min via D1. The distance is 265 km. The straight-line distance is 196 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Košice, Vysoké Tatry, Ružomberok, Vrútky, Rajecké Teplice. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 265 km

1 Depart onto Moyzesova 36 m
2 Turn left onto Štúrova 516 m
3 Continue straight onto Námestie osloboditeľov 305 m
4 Continue straight onto Palackého 813 m
5 Continue straight 421 m
6 Keep slightly left 64 m
7 Continue straight 10 km
8 Merge slightly left 168 km
9 Turn straight 9 km
10 Continue straight onto Nábrežie generála Milana Rastislava Štefánika 269 m
11 Continue straight onto Nábrežie M.R. Štefánika 2 km
12 Continue straight onto Považská 3 km
13 Continue straight onto Pri Váhu 20 km

14 Continue straight 4 km
15 Take ramp slightly right 348 m
16 Continue straight 30 km
17 Take exit slightly right 354 m
18 Merge slightly left 3 km
19 Turn slightly right 250 m
20 Enter roundabout right 59 m
21 Exit roundabout right 45 m
22 Continue straight 222 m
23 Turn left 14 km
24 Turn straight 5 km
25 Continue slightly left onto Hollého 43 m
26 Turn left 335 m
27 Turn straight onto Kostolná 6 m
28 Arrive onto Kostolná

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The return trip from Rajec to Košice covers roughly the same distance, 265 km.

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How far is it from Košice to Rajec?: The distance between Košice and Rajec is 265 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Košice to Rajec?: The drive from Košice to Rajec takes approximately 3 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Košice to Rajec?: The fastest route from Košice to Rajec covers 265 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 20 min.
Which direction is Rajec from Košice?: Rajec lies roughly to the west of Košice.
Which roads does the route from Košice to Rajec follow?: The drive from Košice to Rajec mainly follows D1, 18. The longest single stretch is 168 km on D1.
Which towns do you pass between Košice and Rajec?: Towns on the route from Košice to Rajec include Prešov, Poprad, Ružomberok, Martin, Žilina.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Košice and Rajec?: Along the route from Košice to Rajec you can fill up at TAM Autohof (24/7), Slovnaft (24/7), OMV (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Košice and Rajec?: On the route from Košice to Rajec you can take a break at Janovík, Štrba, Motorest Turčianska Štiavnička.

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