- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
464 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Katowice to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katowice to Berlin will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 12 trains that leave Katowice for Berlin on Wed, Jun 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 464 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 3 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 7 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.
EC 430
EC 58
IC 3816 · EC 230
IC 3814 · EC 40
IC 134 · EC 44
EC 54
EC 58
EC 56
IC 132 · EC 48
IC 134 · EC 44Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $155.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $418 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Katowice to Berlin:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Berlin costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $371 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Katowice to Berlin costing on average $418 (€337).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Katowice to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 AM Katowice | 7h21 | 5:16 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:54 AM Katowice | 6h17 | 5:11 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:51 AM Katowice | 7h29 | 7:20 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Katowice | 8h30 | 9:20 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:56 PM Katowice | 8h24 | 9:20 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:56 PM Katowice | 7h04 | 9:00 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:48 PM Katowice | 11h36 | 3:24 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:38 PM Katowice | 7h36 | 4:14 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:51 PM Katowice | 8h39 | 6:30 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
EC 54 | Delayed 5:08 AM Katowice station | 6h03 | 9:13 AM 9:13 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3816 · EC 230 | On time 5:44 AM Katowice station | 7h32 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 132 · EC 48 | On time 7:01 AM Katowice station | 7h16 | 2:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 56 | Delayed 8:49 AM Katowice station | 6h22 | 1:13 PM 1:13 PMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 134 · EC 44 | On time 10:57 AM Katowice station | 7h20 | 6:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Katowice to Berlin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $32 (€25) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (464 km) distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 288 miles (464 km) |
Average train duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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