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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $523.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $523 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Katowice
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Katowice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Katowice:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Katowice costing on average $99.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Katowice costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 6h 44m versus 4h 45m 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.
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.
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.
- FlixBus
9:10 AM 6h55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 4:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:10 AM 6h55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 4:05 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 8312+
5793+
KD 661568:23 AM 5h54 Dresden Hbf 2:17 PM Katowice station $105 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 16512 · EC 135
10:12 AM 6h58 Dresden Hbf 5:10 PM Katowice station $55 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 8310+5675+KD 66158
10:23 AM 5h58 Dresden Hbf 4:21 PM Katowice station $105 1 One-way 2 transfers - EC 57+5679+KD 69522
12:23 PM 6h45 Dresden Hbf 7:08 PM Katowice station $105 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:20 AM 8h10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:30 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:15 AM 8h25 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 8:40 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:50 PM 9h40 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 9:30 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IC 2578+
LO390 · LO387911:35 AM 12h05 Dresden Hbf 11:40 PM Katowice International Airport $181 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 2578+LO3881 · LO390
11:35 AM 23h45 Dresden Hbf 11:20 AM Katowice International Airport $181 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 2578+LO390 · LO3883
11:35 AM 26h55 Dresden Hbf 2:30 PM Katowice International Airport $181 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Katowice:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Katowice costing on average $99.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Katowice costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Katowice by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket.
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