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Silesian Museum
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Katowice will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 13 buses from Bratislava to Katowice, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 273 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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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Buses from Bratislava to Katowice run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bratislava to Katowice.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:53AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h12 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Katowice buses for today, Monday, November 2. 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 | 1:20 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h30 | 8:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h05 | 8:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 6h55 | 8:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:58 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 6h52 | 8:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 8h00 | 1:55 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h00 | 1:55 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h40 | 3:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 7h05 | 3:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:23 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 7h02 | 3:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 7h00 | 6:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 5h00 | 6:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 8h15 | 12:00 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 8h30 | 1:15 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 5h55 | 1:40 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 5h05 | 1:40 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Most Bratislava to Katowice buses use the Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) to Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) station pair, with some services arriving at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy). Use this guide to compare Bratislava and Katowice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
Bratislava, Einsteinova is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Einsteinova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bratislava, Einsteinova. ATMs are aTM located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Einsteinova.
Available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Einsteinova: Station has ramps for disabled access.
Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are small food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy). ATMs are aTMs are located within walking distance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy).
Available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy): The station has basic wheelchair access.
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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