- Must visit
Silesian Museum
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kraków to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Katowice will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 26 trains that leave Kraków for Katowice on Thu, Jul 30, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 54 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.
R 34054
IC 134
R 34306
R 34304
IC 3806
IC 3604
IC 134
EC 58
EC 56
IC 3814Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Katowice:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Katowice costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Katowice trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 54 | On time 4:10 AM Kraków Główny | 0h55 | 5:05 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34300 | 4:15 AM Kraków Główny | 1h21 | 5:36 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3816 | 4:41 AM Kraków Główny | 1h02 | 5:43 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34050 | 5:23 AM Kraków Główny | 1h08 | 6:31 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 132 | 5:51 AM Kraków Główny | 0h57 | 6:48 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34302 | 5:57 AM Kraków Główny | 1h24 | 7:21 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3804 | 6:35 AM Kraków Główny | 1h05 | 7:40 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 36106 | 6:56 AM Kraków Główny | 1h08 | 8:04 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 56 | On time 7:55 AM Kraków Główny | 0h53 | 8:48 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34304 | 8:02 AM Kraków Główny | 1h21 | 9:23 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3806 | 8:34 AM Kraków Główny | 1h02 | 9:36 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34054 | 9:20 AM Kraków Główny | 1h13 | 10:33 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 134 | 9:50 AM Kraków Główny | 0h52 | 10:42 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34306 | 10:00 AM Kraków Główny | 1h37 | 11:37 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 205 · R 34306 | 10:17 AM Kraków Główny | 1h20 | 11:37 AM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3810 · IC 1420 | 10:41 AM Kraków Główny | 1h11 | 11:52 AM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 58 | On time 11:53 AM Kraków Główny | 0h52 | 12:45 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34308 | 12:20 PM Kraków Główny | 1h17 | 1:37 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34058 | 1:20 PM Kraków Główny | 1h00 | 2:20 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3814 | 1:52 PM Kraków Główny | 0h54 | 2:46 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3604 | 7:58 PM Kraków Główny | 0h48 | 8:46 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 34062 | 8:29 PM Kraków Główny | 1h01 | 9:30 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 38194 | 8:36 PM Kraków Główny | 1h13 | 9:49 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 417 | On time 8:57 PM Kraków Główny | 1h10 | 10:07 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 430 | On time 9:33 PM Kraków Główny | 1h02 | 10:35 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 430 | On time 9:39 PM Kraków Główny | 1h00 | 10:39 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Kraków to Katowice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 11:01 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Katowice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Katowice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Katowice trains use the Kraków Główny to Katowice station pair, with some services arriving at Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec). Use this guide to compare Kraków and Katowice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18) is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Pod Wawelem
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18): Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto.
Katowice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Tatiana, Restauracja Patio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Katowice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Katowice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Katowice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Katowice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Katowice: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice, Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice, Q Hotel Plus Katowice.
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