The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Katowice
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Katowice will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 17 trains that leave Prague for Katowice on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 5 h 13 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.
RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1005 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
IC 515 · IC 100
RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1005 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €137.
Distance: 329 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €275 Average price |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Prague to Katowice train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 4:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h13 | 10:00 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 6:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h13 | 12:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1005 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 8:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h13 | 2:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
EC 115 | 9:22 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h16 | 3:38 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 115 | 9:22 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h16 | 3:38 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 262 · IC 8308 | 9:51 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h46 | 4:37 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 262 · IC 8308 | 9:51 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h46 | 4:37 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 10:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h13 | 4:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
SC 507 · EC 104 | 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h36 | 6:07 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 117 | 1:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h34 | 6:56 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 117 | 1:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h34 | 6:56 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 1:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h13 | 7:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
EC 260 · IC 8302 | 1:50 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h42 | 8:32 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 260 · IC 8302 | 1:50 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h42 | 8:32 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
IC 515 · IC 100 | 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h35 | 10:06 PM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 8:44 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h16 | 2:00 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl) | 8:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h04 | 1:51 AM Czechowice-Dziedzice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague to Katowice
Distance 329 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Leo Express, Regiojet, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy from Prague to Katowice trainsLeo Express, Regiojet, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy trains will get you between Prague and Katowice from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regiojet
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Leo Express
Southeastern
České dráhy
FAQs: Trains from Prague to Katowice

When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague-Holešovice and Praha-Kačerov. When arriving in Katowice, you can end your trip in train stations like Katowice, Katowice Dworzec autobusowy Piotra Skargi 8 and Katowice Ligota.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Katowice, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prague to Katowice
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Boženy Němcové street.
- Ansámbl
- Bad Flash Bar
- Café Sladkovský
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Mars
- Hotel Slavia
- Hotel Nabucco
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Tram: Line 6, Line 7, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Praha hlavní nádraží
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej.
- Restaurant Tatiana
- Restauracja Patio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- PLN 2
- Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice
- Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice
- Q Hotel Plus Katowice
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 6, Line 11, Line 19
- Bus: Several lines available
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