- Must visit
Silesian Museum
Main regional museum presenting Silesian art, history and ethnography in a striking former coal mine setting.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Košice to Katowice
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 29 Aug
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£23
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£37
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
7 h 22 m
Buses on 29 Aug
5
Distance
235 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Košice to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Košice to Katowice will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Fast coaches
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 5 buses from Košice to Katowice, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 235 km distance in an average of 7 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.
FlixBus18:207h05Košice, Autobusová stanica1:25Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£231One-way0 changes- FlixBus · FlixBus14:557h10Košice, Autobusová stanica22:05Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:357h35Košice, Autobusová stanica11:10Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:157h50Košice, Autobusová stanica19:05Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:007h10Košice, Autobusová stanica16:10Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus18:207h05Košice, Autobusová stanica1:25Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£231One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus14:557h10Košice, Autobusová stanica22:05Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:007h10Košice, Autobusová stanica16:10Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:357h35Košice, Autobusová stanica11:10Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:157h50Košice, Autobusová stanica19:05Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Košice to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Košice to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £235.
Distance: 235 km
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6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Košice to Katowice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Košice to Katowice coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h35 | 11:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h10 | 16:10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h50 | 19:05 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:55 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h10 | 22:05 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 18:20 Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h05 | 1:25 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Košice to Katowice
Slovakia
Poland
Buses from Košice to Katowice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 235 km distance in 7h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 235 km |
Average bus duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Košice to KatowiceYou can travel by bus between Košice to Katowice with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
7h 5m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£17
FlixBus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Katowice
Things to do in Katowice
Discover the best of Katowice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Katowice trip today.
- Recommended
Museum of the History of Katowice
Compact museum on the city’s history, with exhibitions on urban growth, daily life and local identity.
Zimmermanns Villa
Branch museum in a historic tenement focused on interiors and material culture from bourgeois Katowice.
- Must visit
Strefa Kultury
Revitalised culture zone with museums, concert halls and public spaces on the site of the former Katowice mine.
- Must visit
Nikiszowiec
Historic workers’ district with red-brick houses, courtyards and a strong local character, ideal for a walk.
- Recommended
Rynek
Lively central square with modern fountains, events and easy access to shopping streets and cultural venues.
- Gluten-free
Rolada śląska
A hearty Silesian roulade of beef filled with bacon, onion and pickled cucumber, usually served on Sundays with gravy. A signature dish of Upper Silesia.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Kluski śląskie
Soft potato dumplings with a hollow in the centre, a classic Silesian side dish traditionally served with roulade and red cabbage.
- Gluten-free
Modra kapusta
Sweet-and-sour braised red cabbage, often cooked with bacon or meat juices. It is a staple companion to festive Silesian meat dishes.
Tatiana Restaurant
Refined dining focused on modern Polish cuisine and careful presentation in an elegant, contemporary interior.
Restauracja Patio Park
Traditional Silesian restaurant known for roulade, dumplings and regional classics in a cosy, old-style setting.
Restauracja Pod Drewnianym Bocianem
Established venue serving Polish and Silesian dishes with a warm, traditional atmosphere near the city centre.
Polish złoty (zł)
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, dining and public transport usually cost less than in Kraków or Warsaw.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- zł20-35 for fast food or milk bar meal.
- Mid-range
- zł45-80 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- zł120+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- zł10-18 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually not included. Tip about 10% in restaurants for good service; round up in cafés and taxis, or add a few złoty.
Transport GZM
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- zł4.60
- Day pass
- zł13
To the city centre
Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) -> Katowice Rynek, Katowice
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
Best option: Public transport (Transport GZM bus or tram)
- Price
- zł13
- Duration
- 15 min
- ZTM states tickets are available in the Transport GZM app and at selected validators and ticket machines. Buy before boarding where possible.
- Standard full-fare paper tickets are 20 min zł4.60, 40 min zł5.60 and 120 min zł7.00. The Daily ticket is valid across the Transport GZM network until 23:59.
FAQs: Košice to Katowice coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Košice to Katowice 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 Katowice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Košice to Katowice can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Košice to Katowice is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Košice to Katowice is 7h 5m to travel the 235 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Košice to Katowice leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Košice to Katowice leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Košice to Katowice with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Košice to Katowice, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Katowice. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Košice and Katowice and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Katowice from Košice is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Košice to Katowice is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Košice and Katowice including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Košice to Katowice:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Košice to Katowice for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Košice to Katowice depends on the coach companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Košice to Katowice.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Košice to Katowice:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Košice to Katowice:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Košice to Katowice. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Košice to Katowice with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Košice to Katowice with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Košice to Katowice with the following coach company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Košice and Katowice
Most Košice to Katowice buses use the Košice, Autobusová stanica to Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) station pair, with some services arriving at Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec Dworzec PKP. Use this guide to compare Košice and Katowice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Košice
Arrival bus stations in Katowice
Košice, Autobusová stanicaStanicne namestie 1458 040 01, Stanicne namestie 1458, 040 01
KošiceKošice Bus Station, 040 01 Košice-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
City-centre transport
Getting to Košice from Košice city centre
Bus23 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Košice bus station facilities and services
Košice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast-food and café options available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available at the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located next to the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Košice.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Košice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Košice: Wheelchair accessible ramps are available.
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca)39, Jabloňová 362, 040 15 Košice-Šaca, Slovakia
City-centre transport
Getting to Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) from Košice city centre
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) is 11 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus802450 · 14m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
802454, 802423, 802453 · 20m · £0.90
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) bus station facilities and services
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca). ATMs are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Basic accessibility for buses.
Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
City-centre transport
Getting to Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) from Katowice city centre
Tram13, 7, 40 · 2m · £0.90 · every ~53 min
ShuttleAp · 11m · every ~6 min
Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy)Księdza Piotra Skargi, Katowice, Poland
City-centre transport
Getting to Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy) from Katowice city centre
Tram40, 7 · 8m · £0.90 · every ~22 min
Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy) bus station facilities and services
Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: There are small food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy). ATMs are aTMs are located within walking distance of the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Katowice, Piotra Skargi (Dworzec Autobusowy): The station has basic wheelchair access.
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