There are 8 ways to get from Linz to Katowice by train, bus, night train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain Ec
7h 9mzł 327–599Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Katowice Sądowabus : Krakow Main Train Station - Vienna Airport
8hzł 188–554Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Katowicenighttrain En
7h 28mzł 260–480Drive 500.5 km
- Drive from Linz to Katowicecar 500.5 km
5h 34mzł 363–524Bus
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 1291 / ...
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N918 / ...
8h 40mzł 205–317Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane VIE - KTW
7h 57mzł 380–1,617Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane VIE - KRK
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
7h 12mzł 272–1,046Fly Linz Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
- Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane LNZ - KRK
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
9h 22mzł 746–1,555
Linz to Katowice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Katowice is to bus which costs 200 zł - 320 zł and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Katowice is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs 360 zł - 550 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Katowice station. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Katowice. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Linz and Katowice is 550 km. The road distance is 500.5 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs 320 zł - 600 zł.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Linz to Katowice, including transfers.
Linz to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Katowice train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Katowice is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs 320 zł - 600 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 200 zł - 320 zł and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Katowice, Poland?
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Katowice via Wien Hbf in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 260–1,400
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 250–750
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hbf
- *
- zł 130–200
Train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- *
- zł 130–200
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- zł 140–210
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- zł 140–210
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna Main train station to Katowice Sądowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 100–160
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Linz to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Linz to Katowice train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Katowice is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Linz to Katowice.
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