How to travel from Vienna to Katowice

International travel from Vienna, Austria to Katowice, Poland is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Poland if coming from Austria?

Entry into Poland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Katowice if traveling from Vienna?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Katowice, Poland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Poland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Vienna and Katowice.

The current restriction level for returning to Vienna, Austria from Poland is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Vienna, Austria from Katowice, Poland?

Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Poland

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

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria regarding COVID-19?

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

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. 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 Vienna from Katowice here.

There are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Katowice including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Katowice is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Katowice:

Taking a flight is usually $35 (€31) less than taking a bus to Katowice, which costs on average $40 (€35) for the same trip.

Taking a flight is about $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $17 (€15) for this route.

The fastest way to get to Katowice from Vienna is by bus with an average travel time of 5 h 21 min.

Other travel options to Katowice can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 4 h 50 min   of travel time.

The Vienna to Katowice distance is around 185 miles (298 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Katowice is:

• Around 8 buses per day.
• 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Vienna to Katowice:

• Most travelers board their bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Katowice, Dworzec PKS.
• Most travelers board their plane from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Katowice.

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

• Travel with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. For buses to Katowice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Vienna to Katowice tickets on Omio for $40 (€35).

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Katowice with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct bus to Katowice with Flixbus or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. With 2 direct buses per day.

Direct services to Katowice tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Before traveling from Vienna to Katowice, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $40 (€35) one way on average for this journey.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $5 (€4) one way for this journey.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $17 (€15) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Vienna to Katowice tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.