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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 an average ticket price of Kč 1,983 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,983, while a flight costs an average of Kč 8,637.
Distance: 472 miles (760 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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Kč 2,960 Average price | Kč 1,983 Average price Cheapest | Kč 8,637 Average price | Kč 1,102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Katowice
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Katowice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Katowice:
A bus is Kč 977 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average Kč 2,960.
A bus is Kč 6,655 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average Kč 8,637.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 33m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
Tickets start at around Kč 2,960 compared to roughly Kč 1,102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 1,857. The journey takes 11h 3m versus 9h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.

8:25 AM 18h25 Mannheim 2:50 AM Katowice Kč 1,248 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

8:25 AM 18h25 Mannheim 2:50 AM Katowice Kč 1,248 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:25 AM 14h20 Mannheim 4:45 PM Katowice Kč 1,530 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Katowice:
A bus is Kč 977 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average Kč 2,960.
A bus is Kč 6,655 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Katowice costing on average Kč 8,637.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 33m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Katowice by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
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