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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
$23
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gdańsk to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdańsk to Katowice will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 13 buses that leave Gdańsk for Katowice on Mon, Aug 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 456 km distance in an average of 7 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 7 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $148 Average price |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg 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 Gdańsk to Katowice:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Katowice costing on average $84.
A bus is $125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Katowice costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:58PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 8h07 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Gdańsk to Katowice buses for today, Sunday, August 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 | 8:15 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 7h50 | 4:05 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 7h55 | 5:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 7h40 | 5:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 11h35 | 1:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 11h05 | 1:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 8h30 | 3:25 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 11h15 | 9:00 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 8h10 | 9:00 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 10h30 | 1:20 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 11h00 | 3:05 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:58 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 8h07 | 3:05 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 7h45 | 3:05 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 8h25 | 4:05 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gdańsk to Katowice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 283 miles (456 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 283 miles (456 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 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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