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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 353 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 353, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,648.
Distance: 426 miles (687 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 486 Average price | zł 353 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,648 Average price | zł 540 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Katowice:
A bus is zł 134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Katowice costing on average zł 486.
A bus is zł 1,296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Katowice costing on average zł 1,648.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Tickets start at around zł 486 compared to roughly zł 540 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 54. The journey takes 9h 12m versus 7h 49m 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 Hanover to Katowice
How to get from Hanover to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:15 PM12h00Hanover Central Station3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)zł 3121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:15 PM12h00Hanover Central Station3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)zł 3121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO398 · LO38837:10 AM7h05Hamburg Airport2:15 PMKatowice International Airportzł 2,0321One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM13h20Hanover Central Station7:05 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)zł 3171One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain3:44 PM12h51Hanover Hbf4:35 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)zł 3191One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM11h45Hanover Central Station11:05 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)zł 3191One-way1 transfer
LO394 · LO38837:30 PM18h45Hamburg Airport2:15 PMKatowice International Airportzł 1,8551One-way1 transfer
LO394 · LO38857:30 PM22h10Hamburg Airport5:40 PMKatowice International Airportzł 1,8551One-way1 transfer
LO394 · LO38817:30 PM15h45Hamburg Airport11:15 AMKatowice International Airportzł 1,8931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Katowice:
A bus is zł 134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Katowice costing on average zł 486.
A bus is zł 1,296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Katowice costing on average zł 1,648.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Katowice as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Hanover Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie to go to Katowice by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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