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

The cheapest way to get from Katowice to Essen is to fly and train which costs €30 - €140 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katowice to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Katowice and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Katowice and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Katowice and arriving at Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Katowice to Essen?

The distance between Katowice and Essen is 1036 km. The road distance is 973 km.

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

The best way to get from Katowice to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Katowice to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katowice to Essen bus from?

Katowice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.

Where do I catch the Katowice to Essen train from?

Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Katowice station.

Train, bus or fly from Katowice to Essen?

The best way to get from Katowice to Essen is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs €170 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Katowice to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Katowice to Essen train arrive?

Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Katowice to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Katowice to Essen is 973 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Katowice to Essen.

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

Book your Katowice to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2381+ hotels available in Essen.

Katowice to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Katowice to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Katowice to Berlin Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
10h 34m
€176–395
Fly Katowice International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane KTW - DTM
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 53m
€31–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
14h 35m
€70–130
Drive 973 km
1. Drive from Katowice to Essencar 973 km
8h 43m
€140–202
Fly Katowice International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KTW - DUS
6h 40m
€89–262
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Katowice to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
27h 48m
Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Katowice to Krakow Glownytrain
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KRK - DUS
6h 22m
€84–239
Fly Katowice International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane KTW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
7h 39m
€76–285

Katowice to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,036.2 km
Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a train from Katowice to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 14h 35m.

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