The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Katowice
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Katowice will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bratislava for Katowice on Sat, Nov 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 273 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bratislava to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 273 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bratislava to Katowice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Katowice buses for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 5h05 | 12:40 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 9h05 | 7:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h05 | 7:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 8h40 | 2:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h05 | 4:50 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h30 | 2:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h50 | 3:35 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 8h40 | 6:40 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 15 | |||||
![]() | 3:40 AM Bratislava | 5h15 | 8:55 AM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Katowice
Buses from Bratislava to Katowice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €12 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 273 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 273 km |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar from Bratislava to KatowiceYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Katowice with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Katowice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Katowice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Katowice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Katowice
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
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