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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 530 miles (853 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$150 Average price | $113 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest |
11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 55m Average total duration 14h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:35 PM14h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:30 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:35 PM14h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:30 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W610928:35 AM1h35Dortmund Airport10:10 AMKatowice International Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus3:05 PM16h05Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:10 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$741One-way0 transfers
06:40 PM15h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:20 AMKatowice, Dworzec PKS$921One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus9:04 AM14h01Essen Hbf11:05 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$961One-way1 transfer
- W610966:15 PM1h35Dortmund Airport7:50 PMKatowice International Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
- W6109412:55 PM1h35Dortmund Airport2:30 PMKatowice International Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
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LH94886:40 PM4h15Dusseldorf Airport10:55 PMKatowice International Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Katowice:
A flight is $24 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Katowice costing on average $52 (€42).
A flight is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Katowice costing on average $62 (€49).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Katowice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Buzz to go to Katowice by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Buzz.
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