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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Katowice is to bus which costs 320 zł - 440 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 480 zł - 1 200 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Katowice?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Katowice station. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Bensberg Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

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 S Ostbahnhof and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

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 12h 42m and costs 360 zł - 950 zł.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 Busbahnhof 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 12h 42m and costs 360 zł - 950 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 320 zł - 440 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 S Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Katowice?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Katowice is 1005 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Cologne to Katowice.

Where can I stay near Katowice?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Katowice.

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

There are 10 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 5m
zł 179–760
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Ostbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Katowicetrain 96 / ...
12h 42m
zł 364–907
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N20
16h 27m
zł 320–440
Drive 1,005.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Katowicecar 1,005.3 km
8h 37m
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 489–1,152
Train to Frankfurt, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
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 bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus
6h 4m
zł 464–1,455
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane EIN - KTW
6h 59m
zł 402–1,718
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane EIN - KRK
3. Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus
7h 50m
zł 327–1,671
Train, train to Maastricht Aachen Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Meerssentrain
3. Fly from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane MST - KTW
6h 41m
zł 253–1,248
Train via Hagen
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 14m
zł 360–1,015

Cologne to Katowice by train

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Distance: 935.8 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Katowice via S Ostbahnhof and Rzepin in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa once daily. Tickets cost zł 320–440 and the journey takes 14h 55m.

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