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Museum of Polish Song
Leading museum on Polish popular music with multimedia exhibits in the Piast Tower area, essential for understanding Opole's festival legacy.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€6
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 31 m
Buses on Sep 19
5
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Katowice to Opole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katowice to Opole will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 5 buses from Katowice to Opole, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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 Katowice to Opole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Opole:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Opole costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Opole take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 14m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
The table below shows live departures for Katowice to Opole buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 11:30 PM Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 4:30 AM Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h45 | 1:00 PM Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 3:45 PM Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Katowice to Opole run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 3:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Historic island district with greenery, monuments, and riverside paths, perfect for a calm walk close to the old town.
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More affordable than major Polish tourist cities; lodging, dining, and local transit are usually modestly priced for most travelers.
Service is often not included. In restaurants, round up or tip 10% for good service; round up taxi fares; small cafe tips are optional.
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