There are 5 ways to get from Austria to Katowice by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain Ec
5h 59mzł 66–316Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Katowice355 km
4h 59mzł 65–75Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N918 / ...
6h 17mzł 100–160Fly
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane VIE - KTW
6h 28mzł 301–927Drive 356.8 km
- Drive from Vienna to Katowicecar 356.8 km
4h 2mzł 237–343
Austria to Katowice by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Katowice is to rideshare which costs 65 zł - 75 zł and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Katowice is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs 230 zł - 350 zł.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Katowice via Wien Mitte and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Austria and Katowice is 363 km. The road distance is 356.8 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs 65 zł - 320 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Austria to Katowice, including transfers.
Austria to Katowice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Katowice is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs 65 zł - 320 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 100 zł - 160 zł and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs 300 zł - 950 zł and takes 6h 28m.
Austria to Katowice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Katowice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Katowice is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Austria to Katowice.
What companies run services between Austria and Katowice, Poland?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Katowice 3 times a day. Tickets cost zł 190–300 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 90–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 260–1,100
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 190–300
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 330–500
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 55–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- zł 55–85
- 1st Class
- zł 80–100
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 90–150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 65–75
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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