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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 42m. 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 €53, while a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€79 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration Fastest 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Katowice:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Katowice costing on average €79.
A bus is €403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Katowice costing on average €455.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €30. The journey takes 8h 48m versus 5h 48m 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 Leipzig to Katowice
How to get from Leipzig to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:25 PM7h50Leipzig, Hbf3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:25 PM7h50Leipzig, Hbf3:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC 13510:37 AM6h37Leipzig Hbf5:14 PMKatowice station€501One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 1332:33 PM6h46Leipzig Hbf9:19 PMKatowice station€501One-way0 transfers
18386 · EC 49 · IC 830411:12 AM9h09Leipzig Hbf8:21 PMKatowice station€691One-way2 transfers
16509 · Bus 5791 · IC 8310+
KD 661588:00 AM8h20Leipzig Hbf4:20 PMKatowice station€1111One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM9h55Leipzig, Hbf12:15 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:04 AM11h11Leipzig Hbf10:15 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM11h20Leipzig, Hbf7:05 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)€471One-way1 transfer
ICE 806 · 21841+
LO390 · LO38797:16 AM16h19Leipzig Hbf11:35 PMKatowice International Airport€5251One-way3 transfers
ICE 604 · 21849+
LO390 · LO38798:12 AM15h23Leipzig Hbf11:35 PMKatowice International Airport€5301One-way3 transfers
ICE 602 · 21865+
LO390 · LO387910:12 AM13h23Leipzig Hbf11:35 PMKatowice International Airport€5381One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Katowice:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Katowice costing on average €79.
A bus is €403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Katowice costing on average €455.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Katowice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with Koleje Dolnośląskie, Deutsche Bahn to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with Euroticket, FlixBus to go to Katowice by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with Euroticket, FlixBus.
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