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Silesian Museum
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$21
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$63
Fastest journey on Oct 29
5 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
5 h 19 m
Trains on Oct 29
22
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Katowice will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 22 trains from Prague to Katowice, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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.
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
EC 113
rj 515 · IC 100
EC 117
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
EC 241 · EC 106Trains from Prague to Katowice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 204 miles (329 km) |
Average train duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€11) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Prague to Katowice trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) | 9:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h06 | 3:47 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy (Katowice Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 9:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h19 | 3:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
EC 115 | 10:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 4:34 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 115 | 10:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 4:34 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 262 · IC 8308 | 10:49 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h25 | 5:14 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 262 · IC 8308 | 10:49 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h25 | 5:14 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
SC 505 · EC 204 · EIP 4500 | 11:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h23 | 5:54 PM Katowice station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 11:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h19 | 5:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
SC 507 · EC 102 | 1:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h46 | 7:17 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 117 | 2:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h56 | 8:04 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 117 | 2:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h56 | 8:04 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 260 · IC 8302 | 2:45 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h27 | 9:12 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 260 · IC 8302 | 2:45 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h27 | 9:12 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
rj 515 · IC 100 | 5:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h33 | 11:04 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 9:45 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h15 | 3:00 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
EN 443 | 10:16 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h44 | 6:00 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 29 | |||||
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h19 | 11:00 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
EC 106+ SC 241 | 5:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h24 | 11:16 AM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 241 · EC 106 | 5:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h24 | 11:16 AM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 113 | 6:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h59 | 12:07 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 113 | 6:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h59 | 12:07 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 264 · IC 8314 | 6:49 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h23 | 1:12 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 264 · IC 8314 | 6:49 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h23 | 1:12 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
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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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Most Prague to Katowice trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Katowice station pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Katowice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Zahradní Město is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Zahradní Město has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
ATMs are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Praha Výstaviště is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Výstaviště has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and vending machines available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Výstaviště.
Available at Praha Výstaviště: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Výstaviště: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
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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