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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Katowice is to bus via Bensberg bus station which costs 300 zł - 550 zł and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Katowice is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs 430 zł - 1 400 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Katowice?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Katowice. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Katowice?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Katowice via Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Katowice?

The distance between Cologne and Katowice is 936 km. The road distance is 1005.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs 750 zł - 1 900 zł.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cologne to Katowice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Katowice bus from?

Cologne to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Katowice train from?

Cologne to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Katowice?

The best way to get from Cologne to Katowice is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs 750 zł - 1 900 zł. Alternatively, you can bus via Bensberg bus station, which costs 300 zł - 550 zł and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Katowice bus arrive?

Cologne to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.

Where does the Cologne to Katowice train arrive?

Cologne to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Katowice?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Katowice is 1005 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Cologne to Katowice.

Where can I stay near Katowice?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Katowice.

Cologne to Katowice - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Katowice by train, plane, bus, 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 to Dortmund Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
6h 3m
Bus via Bensberg bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg bus station to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N20
16h 27m
zł 300–550
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Katowicetrain 96 / ...
13h 30m
zł 787–1,882
Drive 1,005.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Katowicecar 1,005.3 km
8h 38m
zł 603–871
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane FRA - KTW
5h 18m
zł 433–1,314
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane DUS - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
6h 47m
zł 383–964
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane EIN - KTW
7h 54m
zł 337–985
Train to Frankfurt, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane FRA - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
6h 59m
zł 464–1,301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Katowicebus Ivano-Frankivsk
26h 23m

Cologne to Katowice by train

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13h 30mAverage Duration

zł 787Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Katowice, Poland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Katowice via Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, and Rzepin in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg bus station to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa once daily. Tickets cost zł 300–550 and the journey takes 14h 55m.

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