There are 8 ways to get from Turkey 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 Istanbul to Katowice International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane IST - KTW
8h 14mzł 562–1,614Fly Istanbul to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane IST - KRK
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
7h 44mzł 414–1,143Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ivano-Frankivskbus Gns-02
- Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to Katowicebus Ivano-Frankivsk
29h 27mzł 503–605Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
- Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain Ec
35h 52mzł 775–1,077Drive 1,697 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Katowicecar 1,697 km
18h 10mzł 964–1,392Fly Antalya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
- Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane AYT - KRK
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
8h 16mzł 469–1,239Bus, train
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lviv to Przemysl Glownytrain
- Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Katowicetrain Ic / ...
30h 26mzł 603–893Bus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N910
37h 28mzł 723–1,143
Istanbul (IST) to Katowice International Airport (KTW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Katowice is to bus which costs 500 zł - 650 zł and takes 29h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Katowice is to fly and train which takes 7h 44m and costs 410 zł - 1 200 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Katowice. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Katowice via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Ivano-Frankivsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey 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 35h 52m.
The distance between Turkey and Katowice is 1338 km. The road distance is 1697 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Katowice without a car is to bus which takes 29h 27m and costs 500 zł - 650 zł.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Turkey to Katowice, including transfers.
Turkey to Katowice bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Turkey to Katowice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Katowice is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs 550 zł - 1 700 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 500 zł - 650 zł and takes 29h 27m.
What companies run services between Turkey and Katowice, Poland?
LOT, Turkish Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Istanbul (IST) to Katowice International Airport (KTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Katowice via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Ivano-Frankivsk in around 29h 27m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Istanbul to Katowice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 380–2,000
Flights from Istanbul to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 390–1,300
Flights from Istanbul to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 390–1,300
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 40–116
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- zł 40–55
- 1st Class
- zł 40–55
- Phone
- +380 (93) 320-44-44
- help@gunsel.ua
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ivano-Frankivsk
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 280–360
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 290–380
- Website
- Gunsel
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Booking & Getting There
Turkey to Katowice bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Ivano-Frankivsk station.
Katowice is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 5:20 AM in Turkey and 4:20 AM in Katowice.
Turkey to Katowice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Katowice is 1697 km. It takes approximately 18h 10m to drive from Turkey to Katowice.
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