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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $509.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $509 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Katowice
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Katowice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Katowice:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Katowice costing on average $39 (€33).
A train is $479 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Katowice costing on average $509 (€427).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $97 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€49). The journey takes 5h 41m versus 4h 11m 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 Vienna to Katowice
How to get from Vienna to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Cracow)11:55 PM 5h40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 5:35 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Vienna -> Cracow)
11:55 PM 5h40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 5:35 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LO226 · LO38797:25 PM 4h15 Vienna International Airport 11:40 PM Katowice International Airport $554 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus
11:40 PM 6h10 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 5:50 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:15 PM 5h10 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 3:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:00 AM 5h15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 1:15 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LO5008+LO3885
5:30 PM 24h15 Vienna International Airport 5:45 PM Katowice International Airport $493 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO224 · LO3879
9:20 AM 14h20 Vienna International Airport 11:40 PM Katowice International Airport $554 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO226 · LO3885
7:25 PM 22h20 Vienna International Airport 5:45 PM Katowice International Airport $554 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Katowice:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Katowice costing on average $39 (€33).
A train is $479 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Katowice costing on average $509 (€427).
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Katowice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Katowice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, LikeBus, LikeBus to go to Katowice by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, LikeBus, LikeBus.
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