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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Katowice is to bus which costs 190 zł - 320 zł and takes 14h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Katowice is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs 130 zł - 800 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Katowice?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen and arriving at Katowice. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Katowice?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Katowice via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Katowice?

The distance between Essen and Katowice is 933 km. The road distance is 971.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs 290 zł - 650 zł.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Essen to Katowice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Katowice bus from?

Essen to Katowice bus services, operated by , depart from Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Katowice train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Katowice?

The best way to get from Essen to Katowice is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs 400 zł - 1 200 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 290 zł - 650 zł and takes 12h 14m, you could also bus, which costs 190 zł - 320 zł and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Katowice bus arrive?

Essen to Katowice bus services, operated by , arrive at Katowice station.

Where does the Essen to Katowice train arrive?

Essen to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Katowice?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Katowice is 972 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Essen to Katowice.

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

Book your Essen to Katowice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Katowice?

There are 1447+ hotels available in Katowice.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Katowice by plane, train, 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.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Katowice International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DUS - KTW
6h 46m
zł 409–1,134
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
5h 55m
zł 139–771
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Katowicetrain 96 / ...
12h 14m
zł 297–638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Katowicebus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
14h 41m
zł 190–320
Drive 971.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Katowicecar 971.6 km
8h 44m
zł 574–829
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane FRA - KTW
6h 10m
zł 502–1,207
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane DUS - KRK
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
6h 51m
zł 575–1,432
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane EIN - KTW
7h 40m
zł 428–1,540
Bus via Gelsenkirchen Hbf
1. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N1361
15h 58m
zł 330–460

Essen to Katowice by train

43Weekly Trains

12h 14mAverage Duration

zł 297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 933.3 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Katowice International Airport (KTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Katowice via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin in around 12h 14m.

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