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Compare bus and train for Kraków to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Kraków to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 AM1h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:40 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:30 AM1h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:40 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:25 PM0h50Kraków, Airport11:15 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 3430610:01 AM1h36Kraków Główny11:37 AMKatowice station$361One-way0 transfers
IC 1349:55 AM0h57Kraków Główny10:52 AMKatowice station$361One-way0 transfers
R 340549:28 AM1h05Kraków Główny10:33 AMKatowice station$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 AM1h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:10 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$101One-way0 transfers
010:55 AM1h35Kraków, Main Train Station12:30 PMKatowice, Dworzec PKS$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:25 AM1h25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:50 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Katowice:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Katowice costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Katowice as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Neo Bus to go to Katowice by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity.
- 44 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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