The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Katowice
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest 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 24 buses that leave Budapest for Katowice on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 307 km distance in an average of 7 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 20 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€36 Average price | €256 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration Fastest 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Budapest to Katowice Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
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Budapest to Katowice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Katowice buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 8h20 | 5:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 7h45 | 5:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 7h30 | 5:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 8h35 | 7:10 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 11h15 | 10:40 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h15 | 11:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h40 | 2:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h05 | 2:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h45 | 3:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 9h45 | 3:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h25 | 3:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h45 | 4:45 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h05 | 3:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h25 | 4:45 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h15 | 6:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 9h55 | 6:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h55 | 7:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h35 | 7:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h40 | 9:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h40 | 10:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 7h55 | 10:55 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 7h35 | 10:55 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h15 | 2:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h45 | 3:35 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Katowice
Buses from Budapest to Katowice run on average 23 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to KatowiceYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Katowice with FlixBus for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Katowice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás, which is located around 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Silesian Museum, a cultural institution showcasing art, history, and industrial heritage in a modern architectural setting
- Nikiszowiec, a historic district known for its red-brick architecture and unique urban layout
- Spodek, an iconic multipurpose arena famous for its UFO-like design, hosting concerts and sporting events
- Valley of Three Ponds, a recreational area offering green spaces, walking trails, and water activities
- Cathedral of Christ the King, the largest cathedral in Katowice, featuring impressive neo-classical architecture.
- Katowice Forest Park, a large green space ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation
- NOSPR Concert Hall, a modern venue offering performances by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Silesian Zoological Garden, a popular attraction featuring a variety of animal species and educational exhibits
- Katowice Street Art Tour, exploring vibrant murals and graffiti across the city
- Giszowiec, a picturesque garden city district with charming architecture and historical significance.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Budapest to Katowice, follow these tips:
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Katowice
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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