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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Katowice to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katowice to Vienna will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 13 buses that leave Katowice for Vienna on Tue, Jun 09, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 299 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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 Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $329 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 24m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Vienna:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Vienna costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $298 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Katowice to Vienna costing on average $329 (€269).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Flight takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $99 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€55). The journey takes 6h 4m versus 3h 53m 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, Euroticket.
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 RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Katowice to Vienna buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:15 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h20 | 9:35 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h35 | 11:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h55 | 12:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h45 | 12:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h40 | 3:45 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Vienna) | 12:25 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 5h45 | 6:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h25 | 6:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h10 | 6:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 6h35 | 9:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h25 | 2:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 6h20 | 4:20 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 5h55 | 7:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 6h20 | 7:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Katowice to Vienna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Major art museum with graphic arts, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, plus Austrian art from the Middle Ages to today.
The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
Vienna’s central square around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a busy meeting point and key orientation spot in the old city.
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Austrian-style fried chicken, especially associated with Viennese cooking, with a crunchy coating and often served with salad or lemon.
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Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel, with a lively traditional atmosphere in the city center.
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