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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Katowice is to bus via Bucharest which costs 390 zł - 600 zł and takes 37h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Katowice is to fly and train which takes 7h 52m and costs 550 zł - 1 300 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Katowice?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Katowice. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Katowice via Залізничний вокзал and Lviv Palace Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Katowice?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Katowice via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Katowice?

The distance between Istanbul and Katowice is 1338 km. The road distance is 1702.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Katowice without a car is to bus which takes 31h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Istanbul to Katowice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Katowice bus from?

Istanbul to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Katowice train from?

Istanbul to Katowice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Katowice?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Katowice is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs 350 zł - 1 000 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 42m.

Where does the Istanbul to Katowice bus arrive?

Istanbul to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Katowice?

Katowice is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:13 PM in Istanbul and 10:13 AM in Katowice.

Where does the Istanbul to Katowice train arrive?

Istanbul to Katowice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Katowice?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Katowice is 1703 km. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from Istanbul to Katowice.

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

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

Where can I stay near Katowice?

There are 1459+ hotels available in Katowice.

Istanbul to Katowice - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Katowice by plane, bus, night train, 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 to Katowice International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane IST - KTW
8h 26m
zł 353–981
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus Gns-02
2. Take the bus from Lviv Palace Square to Katowicebus Ivano-Frankivsk
31h 42m
Night train, train via Vienna
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain Ec
36h 4m
zł 422–774
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Koebanya-Kispestnighttrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowicetrain Ec
36h 41m
zł 452–579
Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane IST - KRK
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
7h 52m
zł 556–1,290
Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane IST - WAW
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Katowicetrain
8h 54m
zł 516–1,072
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lviv to Przemysl Glownytrain
3. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Katowicetrain Ic / ...
31h 58m
zł 656–782
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N910
37h 5m
zł 392–564
Drive 1,702.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Katowicecar 1,702.9 km
18h 1m
zł 882–1,274

Istanbul to Katowice by bus and train

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31h 58mAverage Duration

zł 656Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,338.2 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Katowice, Poland?

LOT, Croatia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Katowice International Airport (KTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Katowice via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Залізничний вокзал, Підвальна, and Lviv Palace Square in around 31h 42m.

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