How to get from Katowice to Warsaw
- 263 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 40m
- 17 train departures a day with PKP Intercity
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 40m
direct
Train
€31
Cheapest
3h 40m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Katowice to Warsaw. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 263 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
263 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €11Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 3h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€11Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 40m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Sep 253h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Katowice to Warsaw: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Katowice → Warszawa Wschodniabus
FlixBus·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Katowice to Warsaw
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€32Departures from Katowice to Warsaw
PKP Intercity runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:22 and the last at 20:08.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 17 | 05:22 | 20:08 |
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 02:05 | 15:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Katowice to Warsaw works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Katowice to Warszawa Wschodnia, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Katowice to Warsaw: common questions
How long does it take to get from Katowice to Warsaw?
The most useful route takes about 3h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Katowice to Warsaw?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 05:22 and the last at 20:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Katowice to Warsaw?
17 a day with PKP Intercity, between 05:22 and 20:08.
When is the first bus from Katowice to Warsaw?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:05 and the last at 15:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Katowice to Warsaw?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 02:05 and 15:10.
How far is Warsaw from Katowice?
About 263 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Katowice to Warsaw cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Katowice to Warsaw?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Katowice to Warsaw without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Katowice to Warsaw?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026