There are 7 ways to get from Zwickau to Katowice by bus, 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.
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Bus
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Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Dresden central station
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Take the bus from Dresden central station to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec
Train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zgorzelec
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Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
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Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowice
Train via Dresden
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zgorzelec
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Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
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Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowice
Train, bus
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zgorzelec
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Take the train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Wroclaw Glowny
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Take the bus from Wroclaw to Katowice
Drive
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Drive from Zwickau to Katowice
Train to Leipzig, fly
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Katowice (KTW)
Train to Dresden, fly
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Katowice (KTW)
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Poland from Germany
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Poland from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Poland is currently allowed from Germany.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Katowice is 800 190 590.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Katowice is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Katowice is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 190 590.
No, returning to Germany from Poland is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Katowice is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Zwickau to Katowice is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Katowice Sądowa Dworzec via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Katowice via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Zwickau and Katowice is 465 km. The road distance is 555.5 km.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Katowice without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Zwickau to Katowice, including transfers.
Zwickau to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.
Zwickau to Katowice train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Katowice is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 49m.
- Distance: 465.3 km
- Duration: 9h 25m
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Katowice, Poland?
You can take a bus from Zwickau to Katowice via Dresden central station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zwickau to Katowice via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig to Katowice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 500 zł - 1 800 zł
Flights from Leipzig to Katowice via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 550 zł - 2 100 zł
Flights from Dresden to Katowice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 500 zł - 1 800 zł
Flights from Dresden to Katowice via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 500 zł - 1 900 zł
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leipzig to Katowice via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 140 zł - 850 zł
Flights from Dresden to Katowice via London Stansted, Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 140 zł - 800 zł
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Leipzig to Katowice via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 220 zł - 1 300 zł
- Phone
- 0341 231898288
- info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
- Website
- mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
- Phone
- +49 89 548889725
- info@trilex.de
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zgorzelec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB
- Phone
- +48 76 742 11 12
- informacja@kolejedolnoslaskie.eu
- Website
- kolejedolnoslaskie.pl
Train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Koleje Dolnośląskie
The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40 zł - 75 zł
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 40 zł - 55 zł
- 1st Class
- 55 zł - 75 zł
Train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40 zł - 75 zł
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 40 zł - 55 zł
- 1st Class
- 55 zł - 75 zł
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
- Phone
- (+48) 22 439 6052
- info@p-r.com.pl
- Website
- polregio.pl
Train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Wroclaw Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 20 zł - 28 zł
- Website
- Polregio
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 80 zł - 120 zł
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zwickau central train station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40 zł - 55 zł
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dresden central station to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110 zł - 140 zł
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +48 17 277 30 95
- kontakt@neobus.pl
- Website
- neobus.pl
Bus from Wroclaw to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 65 zł - 95 zł
- Schedules at
- neobus.pl
- Phone
- +48 94 354 54 19
- info@globtourist.com
- Website
- globtourist.com
Bus from Wrocław to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- globtourist.com
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Leipzig Airport to Katowice Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.
Zwickau to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice Sądowa Dworzec station.
Zwickau to Katowice train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Katowice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Katowice is 556 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Zwickau to Katowice.
LOT, Eurowings, Wizz Air and three other airlines offer flights from Leipzig Airport to Katowice Airport.
Book your Zwickau to Katowice bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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