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Compare train, bus, and flight for Katowice to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €241.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€63 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €241 Average price | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Katowice to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Katowice to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Berlin:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Berlin costing on average €63.
A bus is €205 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Katowice to Berlin costing on average €241.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
Tickets start at around €63 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 12m 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 Katowice to Berlin
How to get from Katowice to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Katowice to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 PM 6h55 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 4:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:15 PM 6h55 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 4:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EC 545:13 AM 5h55 Katowice station 11:08 AM Berlin-Lichtenberg station €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
EC 5812:53 PM 6h15 Katowice station 7:08 PM Berlin-Lichtenberg station €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
EC 568:50 AM 6h18 Katowice station 3:08 PM Berlin-Lichtenberg station €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 134 · EC 4410:54 AM 7h09 Katowice station 6:03 PM Berlin-Lichtenberg station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus9:15 PM 7h10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 4:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM 7h15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 11:30 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM 7h30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 11:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
LO3886 · LO3876:30 PM 16h15 Katowice International Airport 10:45 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €342 1 One-way 1 transfer
LO3886 · LO3896:30 PM 23h25 Katowice International Airport 5:55 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €479 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Berlin:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Berlin costing on average €63.
A bus is €205 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Katowice to Berlin costing on average €241.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Katowice and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Katowice International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Katowice station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Berlin by flight.
- 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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