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Compare train and bus for Łódź to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Łódź to Katowice
Compare the available ways to get from Łódź to Katowice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Łódź to Katowice:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Katowice costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 27m 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 Łódź to Katowice
How to get from Łódź to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Łódź to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 2h55 Łódź, Fabryczna 9:00 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 2h55 Łódź, Fabryczna 9:00 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 2h55 Łódź, Fabryczna 9:00 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 5422 · IC 1423
11:42 AM 2h57 Łódź Kaliska 2:39 PM Katowice station $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 5422
11:42 AM 3h17 Łódź Kaliska 2:59 PM Katowice station $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 3h06 Łódź, Fabryczna 3:05 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Łódź to Katowice:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Katowice costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Łódź and Katowice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Łódź Widzew and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Łódź, Fabryczna and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Katowice by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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