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Silesian Museum
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
12 h 43 m
Average duration
13 h 42 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
822 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Katowice will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 9 buses that leave Dortmund for Katowice on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 822 km distance in an average of 13 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 43 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 14 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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0Buses from Dortmund to Katowice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 but you can travel from only $31 by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 510 miles (822 km) distance in 13h 33m.
Distance 510 miles (822 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 33m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h12 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h03 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 13h47 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:32PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 13h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:27PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 19h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Katowice buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 14h50 | 7:10 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 13h38 | 7:10 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 15h45 | 10:30 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:00 PM Dortmund | 14h10 | 10:10 AM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:00 PM Dortmund | 14h20 | 10:20 AM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:27 PM Dortmund Hbf | 19h38 | 4:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 13h40 | 1:30 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h45 | 7:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h43 | 10:15 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 15h10 | 1:10 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Katowice buses use the Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf to Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) station pair, with some services arriving at Katowice, Dworzec PKS. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Katowice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Bistro Central (0.2 km), Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
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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