The cheapest and fastest trains from Łódź to Katowice
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Łódź to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Łódź to Katowice will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 3 trains that leave Łódź for Katowice every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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.
IC 5422
R 14215 · IC 1422
IC 5422 · EIP 5402
IC 5422 · EIP 5402
IC 5422
R 14215 · IC 1422Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Łódź to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 169 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Łódź to Katowice train times
The table below shows live departures for Łódź to Katowice trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5422 | 11:13 Łódź Widzew | 3h08 | 14:21 Katowice station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5422 · EIP 5402 | 11:13 Łódź Widzew | 2h54 | 14:07 Katowice station | 1 change | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
R 14215 · IC 1422 | 09:58 Łódź Widzew | 3h41 | 13:39 Katowice station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Łódź to Katowice
Trains from Łódź to Katowice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity from Łódź to Katowice trainsPKP Intercity trains will get you between Łódź and Katowice from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Łódź to Katowice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Łódź to Katowice by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Katowice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Łódź and Katowice
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Al. Włókniarzy.
- Restauracja Polska
- Manekin Łódź
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Tobaco
- Hotel Reymont
- Hotel Focus Łódź
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 8, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej.
- Restaurant Tatiana
- Restauracja Patio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- PLN 2
- Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice
- Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice
- Q Hotel Plus Katowice
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 6, Line 11, Line 19
- Bus: Several lines available
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