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Compare bus and train for Katowice to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Katowice to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Katowice to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Katowice to Kraków
Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Katowice to Kraków.

There are 2 ways to get from Katowice to Kraków: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Kraków from Katowice is a coach with an average price of €3.
This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Kraków:
Taking a coach costs €12 less than taking a train, which costs on average €16 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Kraków from Katowice is by train with an average travel time of 51 min.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 5 min.
The distance between Katowice and Kraków is around 68 km.
The average frequency per day from Katowice to Kraków is:
- 16 coaches per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Katowice and Kraków as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Katowice to Kraków:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Katowice to Kraków depart from Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Katowice to Kraków depart from Katowice to Kraków Główny.
The following travel companies offer services from Katowice to Kraków:
- Infobus, FlixBus, TransTempo or Neo Bus can get you to Kraków by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Infobus from Katowice to Kraków for €1 on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity or Polregio for trains to Kraków. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Leo Express Katowice to Kraków tickets on Omio for €3.
Yes, there are direct routes from Katowice to Kraków with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 16 direct coaches a day to Kraków with FlixBus, TransTempo or Neo Bus.
- You can find 23 direct trains per day to take to Kraków with Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity or Polregio.
Direct services to Kraków tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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