How to get from Kraków to Katowice
- 70 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 50m
- 40 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
50m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kraków to Katowice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 70 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
70 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 1h 12mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Sep 261h 12m · directSee Train details
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Sep 2650m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kraków to Katowice: 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.
- 1Kraków → Katowicebus
FlixBus·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Kraków to Katowice
PKP Intercity runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:02 and the last at 21:31.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 40 | 04:02 | 21:31 |
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 00:15 | 21:45 |
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 Sat, Sep 26
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 Kraków to Katowice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kraków to Katowice, about 50 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 50 min, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Katowice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Katowice?
The most useful route takes about 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Kraków to Katowice?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 04:02 and the last at 21:31, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Kraków to Katowice?
40 a day with PKP Intercity, between 04:02 and 21:31.
When is the first bus from Kraków to Katowice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 21:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kraków to Katowice?
28 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 21:45.
How far is Katowice from Kraków?
About 70 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kraków to Katowice cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kraków to Katowice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Kraków to Katowice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Katowice?
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