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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €181 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €181, while a flight costs an average of €210.
Distance: 996 miles (1604 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€181 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 37m Average total duration 38h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Katowice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Katowice:
A bus is €30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Katowice costing on average €210.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 37m.
Tickets start at around €181 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€113. The journey takes 38h 7m versus 23h 32m 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 Edinburgh to Katowice
How to get from Edinburgh to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Katowice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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12:31 PM 28h42 Edinburgh 5:13 PM Katowice €572 1 One-way 6 transfers
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12:31 PM 28h42 Edinburgh 5:13 PM Katowice €572 1 One-way 6 transfers
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12:31 PM 28h42 Edinburgh 5:13 PM Katowice €572 1 One-way 6 transfers
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6:30 AM 30h35 Edinburgh 1:05 PM Katowice €572 1 One-way 6 transfers.png)
3:00 PM 31h49 Edinburgh 10:49 PM Katowice €572 1 One-way 6 transfers.png)
3:00 PM 30h28 Edinburgh 9:28 PM Katowice €580 1 One-way 7 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Katowice:
A bus is €30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Katowice costing on average €210.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 37m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Katowice as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Katowice by flight.
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