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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Katowice is to bus via Mulhouse which costs 390 zł - 750 zł and takes 20h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Katowice is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs 220 zł - 1 100 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Katowice?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Katowice. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Katowice?

The distance between Basel and Katowice is 935 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 10m and costs 950 zł - 3 400 zł.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 fly which takes 8h 52m and costs 410 zł - 1 300 zł. Alternatively, you can train via Dresden, which costs 950 zł - 3 400 zł and takes 16h 10m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Katowice bus arrive?

Basel to Katowice bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Katowice 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 40m to drive from Basel to Katowice.

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

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Where can I stay near Katowice?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Katowice by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Basel to Katowice International Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane BSL - KTW
8h 52m
zł 419–1,225
Fly Basel to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane BSL - KRK
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
6h 32m
zł 220–1,011
Train via Dresden
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zgorzelec Bahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
5. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowicetrain Ic / ...
16h 10m
zł 984–3,310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Katowicebus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 30m
Drive 1,101.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Katowicecar 1,101.4 km
10h 40m
zł 807–1,166
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane ZRH - KTW
7h 56m
zł 593–1,531
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ZRH - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
7h 36m
zł 564–1,567
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Wroclaw, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane ZRH - WRO
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowicetrain
8h 53m
zł 678–1,804
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Katowicetrain Ic
16h 46m
zł 818–2,164
Bus via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N1315
20h 54m
zł 392–746

Basel to Katowice by train

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16h 10mAverage Duration

zł 984Cheapest Price

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Distance: 934.5 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Katowice International Airport (KTW) twice daily. Alternatively, 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 10m.

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