How to travel from Ostrava to Katowice

Travel from Ostrava, Czechia to Katowice, Poland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Katowice from Ostrava restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Katowice, Poland from Ostrava?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 7 in quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Katowice, Poland?

The government of Poland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 11/29/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Ostrava and Katowice closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Ostrava, Czechia from Poland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Ostrava, Czechia from Katowice, Poland?

Reentering Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Poland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Ostrava from Katowice?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• COVID-19 test 5 days after arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Ostrava, Czechia regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Czechia must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 11/29/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Ostrava from Katowice here.

You can travel to Katowice from Ostrava 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Katowice from Ostrava is by taking a train, which costs on average $3 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Katowice:

A train is generally $5 (€5) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $8 (€7) from Ostrava to Katowice.

The quickest way to travel to Katowice from Ostrava is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 1 h 59 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 44 miles (71 km) between Ostrava and Katowice.

The average frequency per day from Ostrava to Katowice is:

• 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Ostrava to Katowice as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ostrava to Katowice:

• Buses mostly leave from Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) and tend to arrive in Katowice.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ostrava to Katowice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can take you to Katowice by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Ostrava to Katowice for $8 (€7).
• Travel with Leo Express for trains to Katowice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Leo Express Ostrava to Katowice tickets on Omio for $3 (€2).

When planning your trip from Ostrava to Katowice, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $8 (€7) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $3 (€2) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Ostrava to Katowice online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.