What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Katowice?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Katowice is to bus which costs 260 zł - 320 zł and takes 19h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Katowice?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Katowice is to fly and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs 140 zł - 750 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Katowice?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Katowice station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Katowice?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Katowice via Frankfurt, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Katowice?

The distance between Basel and Katowice is 1013 km. The road distance is 1101.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Katowice without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Katowice without a car is to train via Dresden which takes 16h 6m and costs 700 zł - 1 400 zł.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Katowice?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Basel to Katowice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Katowice bus from?

Basel to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Katowice train from?

Basel to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Katowice?

The best way to get from Basel to Katowice is to train via Dresden which takes 16h 6m and costs 700 zł - 1 400 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 260 zł - 320 zł and takes 19h 20m, you could also fly, which costs 430 zł - 1 000 zł and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Katowice bus arrive?

Basel to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Katowice train arrive?

Basel to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Katowice?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Katowice is 1101 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Basel to Katowice.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Katowice?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Katowice?

Book your Basel to Katowice bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Katowice?

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Basel to Katowice - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Katowice by plane, bus, train, night train, 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.

Fly Basel to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)BSL - KRK
2. Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
5h 35m
zł 148–732
Train via Dresden
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt50
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zgorzelec BahnhofRe1
4. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw GlownyOs
5. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to KatowiceIc / ...
16h 6m
zł 721–1,349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Katowice, Bus Station SadowaN1290
19h 20m
zł 268–312
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Praha Hlavni NadraziEn
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Katowice113
18h 56m
zł 1,130–1,531
Fly Basel to Katowice International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)BSL - KTW
6h 29m
zł 439–973
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)ZRH - KTW
7h 55m
zł 760–1,314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)ZRH - KRK
3. Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
6h 51m
zł 499–1,173
Fly Basel to Wroclaw, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Wroclaw (WRO)BSL - WRO
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowice
7h 26m
zł 303–827
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbf60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to KatowiceIc
16h 43m
zł 504–1,178
Drive 1,101.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Katowice1,101.4 km
10h 33m
zł 796–1,149

Basel to Katowice by train

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16h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,012.6 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Katowice, Poland?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Katowice via Frankfurt, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Zgorzelec Bahnhof, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 16h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Zurich Bus Station in around 19h 20m.

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