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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €463.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€463 Average price | €83 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Dresden to Katowice:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Katowice costing on average €83.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Katowice costing on average €463.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
You'll arrive about 1h 45m sooner (3h 0m by flight vs 4h 45m by car). Tickets start at around €463 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Katowice
How to get from Dresden to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:10 PM6h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:10 PM6h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:10 PM6h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€321One-way0 transfers
Other options
S1 · 18288 · EC 1332:30 PM6h51Dresden Hbf9:21 PMKatowice station€441One-way2 transfers- S1 · 18288 · EC 1332:30 PM6h49Dresden Hbf9:19 PMKatowice station€521One-way2 transfers
- S1 · 18284 · EC 13510:30 AM6h44Dresden Hbf5:14 PMKatowice station€571One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:10 AM6h55Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:05 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM7h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:30 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM8h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:30 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€341One-way1 transfer
- S1 · IC 2272+
LO390 · LO38797:30 AM16h05Dresden Hbf11:35 PMKatowice International Airport€5251One-way3 transfers - S1 · IC 2272+LO390 · LO38837:30 AM31h00Dresden Hbf2:30 PMKatowice International Airport€5251One-way3 transfers
- RJ 870 · 21841+LO390 · LO38796:53 AM16h42Dresden Hbf11:35 PMKatowice International Airport€5321One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Katowice:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Katowice costing on average €83.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Katowice costing on average €463.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Katowice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with Euroticket, FlixBus to go to Katowice by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Euroticket, FlixBus.
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