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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 472 miles (760 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Mannheim to Katowice:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average $128 (€104).
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average $258 (€212).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Katowice
How to get from Mannheim to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:25 AM14h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)5:45 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:25 AM14h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)5:45 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO382 · LO388310:35 AM3h40Frankfurt am Main Airport2:15 PMKatowice International Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 698 · EC 592:15 AM12h55Mannheim Hbf3:10 PMKatowice station$851One-way1 transfer
ICE 919 · IC 4062:56 PM14h25Mannheim Hbf5:21 AMKatowice station$981One-way1 transfer
ICE 72 · ICE 1130 · 3356 · EC 4313:03 PM14h25Mannheim Hbf5:28 AMKatowice station$991One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM20h00Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)12:45 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM19h50Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)1:15 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM14h25Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)6:15 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$711One-way1 transfer
LO380 · LO38818:00 PM15h15Frankfurt am Main Airport11:15 AMKatowice International Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
LO380 · LO38838:00 PM18h15Frankfurt am Main Airport2:15 PMKatowice International Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
LO380 · LO38858:00 PM21h40Frankfurt am Main Airport5:40 PMKatowice International Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Katowice:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average $128 (€104).
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average $258 (€212).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Katowice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Katowice by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
- 3 direct buses per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus.
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