- Must visit
Rynek Underground Museum
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Katowice to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katowice to Kraków will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 59 buses that leave Katowice for Kraków every day 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 68 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Katowice to Kraków coaches for tomorrow, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:25 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h05 | 4:30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h10 | 5:05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h25 | 5:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 5:05 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h15 | 6:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 6:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 6:05 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 6:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 6:10 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 6:15 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 6:40 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 7:10 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h25 | 7:40 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 7:30 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 8:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 8:10 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h10 | 8:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h35 | 10:20 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 9:45 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 10:20 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h40 | 11:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 11:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 10:30 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 11:05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h50 | 11:25 Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 10:35 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h10 | 11:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h25 | 12:10 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h50 | 11:35 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 13:30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 13:20 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 13:50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 13:40 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h35 | 14:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h10 | 14:20 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 14:20 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h15 | 16:30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 16:50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h20 | 17:30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 17:10 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 17:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 18:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 17:55 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 18:25 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h25 | 18:55 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h57 | 19:27 Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 19:20 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 18:45 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h05 | 19:20 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h00 | 20:15 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 20:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:55 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0h55 | 21:50 Kraków, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:55 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h30 | 22:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:05 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h10 | 22:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h05 | 23:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h05 | 23:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1h05 | 0:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Katowice to Kraków run on average 49 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 49 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 68 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Former enamel factory with a powerful exhibition on Kraków under Nazi occupation and daily life during the Second World War.
Major branch of the National Museum with Polish art from the nineteenth century onward, including celebrated paintings and decorative arts.
Kraków’s main square is a lively historic centre with the Cloth Hall, church façades and constant street life at all hours.
Historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, courtyards, murals and a lively street scene that blends heritage with contemporary city life.
Broad green promenade planted where medieval walls once stood; ideal for walking between key sights around the Old Town.
Obwarzanek krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, boiled then baked and topped with poppy or sesame seeds. It is a protected local street-food classic.
Maczanka krakowska is roast pork in a caraway-spiced gravy, served in a bread roll. It is often called Kraków’s traditional answer to pulled pork sandwiches.
Kiełbasa krakowska is a smoked Polish sausage linked to Kraków, made from seasoned pork. It is prized for its firm texture and distinctive garlic-spice flavour.
Traditional Polish restaurant near the Main Square, known for hearty classics, period interiors and folk-inspired atmosphere.
Casual venue specialising in maczanka krakowska and other local sandwiches. A good stop for classic Kraków street-food flavours.
Well-known Jewish-style restaurant in Kazimierz serving Polish and regional dishes in a lively, rustic setting with evening music.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in major Western European tourist cities.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis or add a small tip; check the bill for any service charge.
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Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Katowice to Kraków by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Katowice to Kraków buses use the Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Katowice and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Katowice, Dworzec PKS is 3 km from Katowice city centre. Public transport options include:
Katowice, Dworzec PKS has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and kiosks available.
Wi-Fi is available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS.
Available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS: Wheelchair accessible paths present.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Dworzec Kolejowy Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Kolejowy Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food outlets available.
Wi-Fi accessible within the main waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines available on site.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Kolejowy Główny.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Kolejowy Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Kolejowy Główny: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
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