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Compare bus, train, and flight for Poznan to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg 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 Poznan to Katowice:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Katowice costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Katowice costing on average $145 (€117).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Poznan to Katowice
How to get from Poznan to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poznan to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM6h10Poznań, Bus Station5:10 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 PM6h10Poznań, Bus Station5:10 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO3944 · LO38852:50 PM2h50Poznan Lawica Airport5:40 PMKatowice International Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 1618 · EC 5911:35 AM3h38Poznań Główny3:13 PMKatowice station$661One-way1 transfer
IC 5608 · IC 83149:31 AM3h49Poznań Główny1:20 PMKatowice station$661One-way1 transfer
IC 73168:31 AM3h53Poznań Główny12:24 PMKatowice station$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 PM5h25Poznań, Bus Station5:10 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 AM6h45Poznań, Bus Station12:30 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$361One-way0 transfers
LO3952 · LO38837:45 AM6h30Poznan Lawica Airport2:15 PMKatowice International Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
LO3942 · LO38835:45 AM8h30Poznan Lawica Airport2:15 PMKatowice International Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
LO3952 · LO38857:45 AM9h55Poznan Lawica Airport5:40 PMKatowice International Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Katowice:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Katowice costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Katowice costing on average $145 (€117).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Katowice as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Flights mostly depart from Poznan Lawica Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Katowice station.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Katowice by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
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