- Must visit
Silesian Museum
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 10 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
1009 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Katowice will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 16 buses that leave Amsterdam for Katowice on Tue, Aug 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 1009 km distance in an average of 18 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 18 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $187.
Distance: 626 miles (1009 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $445 Average price | $269 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 53m Average total duration 18h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Katowice:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Katowice costing on average $173.
A bus is $332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Katowice costing on average $445.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 48m.
Bus takes on average 18h 23m.
Tickets start at around $114 compared to roughly $269 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $156. The journey takes 18h 23m versus 10h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Katowice buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 20h15 | 10:15 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h50 | 12:50 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 18h45 | 3:15 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h15 | 3:15 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h40 | 10:30 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 23h20 | 1:30 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam | 18h35 | 10:20 AM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam | 18h25 | 10:10 AM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h15 | 10:30 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h00 | 1:30 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 18h25 | 1:30 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h05 | 3:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 19h20 | 4:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 17h30 | 3:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 21h25 | 7:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 19h50 | 7:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Katowice run on average 14 times per day, taking around 18h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 626 miles (1009 km) distance in 15h 10m.
Distance 626 miles (1009 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 15h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Katowice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Katowice trip today.
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
Leading concert institution with guided visits and architecture appeal; worth visiting for music lovers and modern design fans.
Museum dedicated to Katowice’s urban history, housed in a former tenement and showing everyday life across different eras.
Katowice’s most famous historic district, known for red-brick workers’ housing, courtyards, murals, and a strong local atmosphere.
Revitalized cultural quarter with museums, concert hall, and public spaces on former mine land; essential for modern Katowice.
Large urban park with ponds, zoo, amusement area, and broad walking routes; a favorite local escape for families and walkers.
A Silesian Sunday classic: tender beef roulade stuffed with bacon, pickle and onion, usually served with dumplings and red cabbage.
Soft, springy potato dumplings with a small dimple in the center. They are a hallmark of Silesian home cooking and festive family meals.
Braised red cabbage, sweet-sour and gently spiced. It is a traditional side dish in Silesia, especially with roulade and dumplings.
Well-known fine dining restaurant in Nikiszowiec, serving refined modern Polish and Silesian cuisine in an elegant historic setting.
Recognized modern restaurant in central Katowice with seasonal Polish cooking, careful plating and a calm contemporary dining room.
Established brewery restaurant near Spodek, popular for house beer and solid Polish dishes in a relaxed, lively atmosphere.
Budget-friendly for Polish city breaks: hotels, meals, and local transit usually cost less than in Kraków or Warsaw.
Service is often not included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up in cafés, and round up or add 5-10% for taxis.
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Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) -> Katowice Rynek, Katowice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Katowice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Katowice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Katowice buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) station pair, with some services arriving at Katowice, Dworzec PKS. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Katowice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
Katowice, Dworzec PKS is 3 km from Katowice city centre. Public transport options include:
Katowice, Dworzec PKS has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and kiosks available.
Wi-Fi is available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS.
Available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS: Wheelchair accessible paths present.
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