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Compare train and bus for Katowice to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Katowice to Kraków:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Kraków costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 1h 11m versus 1h 7m 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 Katowice to Kraków
How to get from Katowice to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Katowice to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:10 PM1h20Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)5:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$71One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:10 PM1h20Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)5:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 83141:17 PM0h46Katowice station2:03 PMKraków Główny$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 63009:11 AM0h48Katowice station9:59 AMKraków Główny$281One-way0 transfers
EC 593:16 PM0h51Katowice station4:07 PMKraków Główny$281One-way0 transfers
IC 833110:20 AM0h55Katowice station11:15 AMKraków Główny$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM1h20Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)4:50 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:35 PM1h25Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)5:00 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 PM1h00Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)2:20 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Kraków:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Kraków costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 49 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Katowice and Kraków as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Katowice station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Neobus, Euroticket, Neo Bus, TransTempo to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.
- 49 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Neobus, Euroticket, Neo Bus, TransTempo.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity.
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