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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $385.
Distance: 446 miles (719 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $385 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Katowice:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Katowice costing on average $115.
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Katowice costing on average $385.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
Tickets start at around $115 compared to roughly $143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 9h 39m versus 8h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Katowice
How to get from Hamburg to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
901а3:00 PM11h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof2:20 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
901а3:00 PM11h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof2:20 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 505 · S5 · EC 596:34 AM8h34Hamburg Hbf3:08 PMKatowice station$1081One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 141 · 3310 · EC 49 · IC 830411:02 AM9h19Hamburg-Bergedorf8:21 PMKatowice station$1321One-way3 transfers
ICE 509 · S5 · EC 5710:34 AM8h35Hamburg Hbf7:09 PMKatowice station$1561One-way2 transfers
ICE 507 · 3308 · EC 47 · IC 83068:34 AM9h50Hamburg Hbf6:24 PMKatowice station$1751One-way3 transfers
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FlixBus1:39 PM11h11Hamburg Hbf12:50 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$461One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus5:39 PM13h31Hamburg Hbf7:10 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM13h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Katowice:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Katowice costing on average $115.
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Katowice costing on average $385.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Katowice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Katowice by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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