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Bus from Kraków to Katowice: Journey Information
There are 48 intercity buses per day from Kraków to Katowice. Traveling by bus from Kraków to Katowice usually takes around one hour and 22 minutes, but the fastest Neobus bus can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 43 mi (69 km) |
| Shortest duration | 55m |
| Cheapest price | $7.37 |
| Trips per day | 48 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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Krakow to Katowice Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Krakow to Katowice:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Kraków to Katowice?
Bus tickets for a trip from Kraków to Katowice cost $9.72 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Kraków to Katowice by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Kraków to Katowice in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $9 to $11. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on August 26, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Katowice this week, bus tickets are available starting at $9.
Average bus ticket prices from Kraków to Katowice by month
Traveling from Kraków to Katowice by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $8 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap bus tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.
What bus companies travel from Krakow to Katowice?
There are multiple buses that travel from Krakow to Katowice, including FlixBus, Neobus. Here is what you should know about the 2 most popular bus lines:
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 39 trips from Kraków to Katowice, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 23 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book Neobus from Kraków to Katowice from $7.39. There are 8 trips per day offered by Neobus from Kraków to Katowice and you can expect on average to pay $10.32 for a Neobus ticket to Katowice. In Kraków, Neobus departs to Katowice from ul. Bosacka 18 and one other station. In Katowice, Neobus arrives at Sądowa Dworzec.
An average trip on Neobus from Kraków to Katowice takes 1 hours and 18 minutes, while the fastest available Neobus trip will get you to Katowice in 0 hours and 55 minutes.
On weekends, Neobus offers 9 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $7.39 for a weekend trip to Katowice.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Krakow to Katowice
There are 48 scheduled buses that travel from Kraków to Katowice every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Kraków to Katowice without transferring.
TRIPS PER DAY
48
DIRECT TRIPS
48
The bus takes an average of one hour and 22 minutes to cover the 43 miles from Kraków to Katowice. However, the fastest bus only takes 55 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
DISTANCE (MI)
43
DISTANCE (KM)
69
The first bus leaves at 12:15am and the last bus leaves at 11:40pm. To see the times for all buses from Kraków to Katowice, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
EARLIEST BUS
12:15am
LATEST BUS
11:40pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Katowice at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
MOST CROWDED
Sunday
LEAST CROWDED
Wednesday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Krakow?
Main departure station: ul. Bosacka 18
Buses to Katowice leave from 3 stations in Kraków.
All bus stations in Krakow:
- ul. Bosacka 18
- Balice Airport
- Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Katowice?
Main arrival station: Katowice Sądowa
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Katowice.
All bus stations in Katowice:
- Katowice Sądowa
- Sądowa Dworzec
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