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Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Art Museum
Art museum housed in a former Baroque collegiate church, featuring sacred art and regional Ukrainian works in one of the city’s most distinctive historic interiors.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
12 h 35 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Katowice to Ivano-Frankivsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katowice to Ivano-Frankivsk will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 6 buses that leave Katowice for Ivano-Frankivsk on Fri, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 436 km distance in an average of 12 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 13 h 10 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Ivano-Frankivsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration Fastest 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Ivano-Frankivsk:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Ivano-Frankivsk costing on average $99 (€81).
Other travel options to Ivano-Frankivsk take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $101 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 12h 33m versus 6h 35m 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 Euroticket, Sindbad.
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 Euroticket | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator P-Trans | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator P-Trans | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator IDEAL TRAVEL MARIA MYRNA SP J | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Tur-Trans | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator TOV Tur-Trans-R | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Tur-Trans sp zoo | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator IDEAL TRAVEL MARIA MYRNA SP J | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Modultrans | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Bus Trans International | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator DMD Group | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator East West Eurolines | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator TocoBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Katowice to Ivano-Frankivsk buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:20 AM Katowice | 13h10 | 5:30 PM Ivano-Frankivsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Katowice | 12h45 | 7:15 AM Ivano-Frankivsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Katowice | 12h55 | 8:25 AM Ivano-Frankivsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Katowice | 13h10 | 11:20 AM Ivano-Frankivsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Katowice | 13h05 | 12:05 PM Ivano-Frankivsk | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Katowice to Ivano-Frankivsk run on average 30 times per day, taking around 12h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (436 km) distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 270 miles (436 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Ivano-Frankivsk — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ivano-Frankivsk trip today.
Art museum housed in a former Baroque collegiate church, featuring sacred art and regional Ukrainian works in one of the city’s most distinctive historic interiors.
The main local history museum of the region, covering archaeology, ethnography, and the history of Prykarpattia in the city center.
A modern memorial museum dedicated to the Revolution of Dignity and the people who died during the protests, with strong local resonance.
The central square and heart of historic Ivano-Frankivsk, surrounded by key landmarks and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
The city’s famous pedestrian promenade, lined with historic facades and always busy with locals, making it the classic walking street in Ivano-Frankivsk.
A large central park with lakes, paths, and leisure areas, popular for walks and a break from the dense historic core.
A Hutsul specialty of cornmeal cooked with sour cream or cream, traditionally topped with bryndza cheese and sometimes mushrooms or cracklings. It is strongly associated with the Carpathian region.
A traditional sheep’s milk cheese from the Carpathian highlands, prized for its salty, tangy flavor and regional identity. Often served with bread, potatoes, or banosh.
Crispy potato pancakes, usually served with sour cream or mushroom sauce. They are a beloved comfort food across western Ukraine and common on local menus.
A famous civic restaurant and cafe with a modern atmosphere, solid local and European menu, and strong reputation among both locals and visitors.
A stylish, established restaurant known for wood-fired pizza, pasta, and contemporary dining in a busy central setting. Good option for a polished meal.
A well-known traditional restaurant near the city center, popular for Ukrainian and Hutsul dishes, generous portions, and a lively rustic atmosphere.
Affordable for most visitors. Meals, coffee, and local transport are low-cost compared with most European cities.
Tipping is appreciated, not always required. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and tip small for delivery or hotel help.
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Ivano-Frankivsk Bus Station No. 2, Ivano-Frankivsk -> Ivano-Frankivsk Railway Station, Ivano-Frankivsk
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