Day trip from Gliwice to Katowice by train
Why visit Katowice for the day?
Katowice is a Silesian city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. Former mining sites now frame museums, music venues and bold public spaces.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Berlin to Gliwice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Gliwice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £342.
Distance: 441 km
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£61 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £342 Average Price | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Gliwice is a coach with an average price of £36.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Gliwice:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Gliwice costing on average £61.
A coach is £305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Gliwice costing on average £342.
The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Gliwice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 28m.
Other travel options to Gliwice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Coach takes on average 7h 41m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Gliwice including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 6h 21m versus 5h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Gliwice
How to get to Gliwice from Berlin by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Gliwice is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:156h37Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz12:52Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe£341One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:156h37Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz12:52Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe£341One-way0 changes
Fastest
OS226 · OS67911:102h55Berlin Brandenburg Airport14:05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice£3111One-way1 change
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Flight
- EC 5712:575h43Berlin-Lichtenberg station18:40Gliwice station£341One-way0 changes
- EC 598:575h43Berlin-Lichtenberg station14:40Gliwice station£401One-way0 changes
- 62016 · EC 13313:437h08Berlin Hbf20:51Gliwice station£431One-way1 change
- FlixBus6:006h52Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:52Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe£341One-way0 changes
- FlixBus5:357h17Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)12:52Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe£341One-way0 changes
01:008h15Berlin9:15Gliwice£861One-way0 changes
- LO392 · LO39077:453h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice£2441One-way1 change
- LO392 · LO39057:456h30Berlin Brandenburg Airport14:15John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice£2441One-way1 change
- LO392 · LO39197:458h00Berlin Brandenburg Airport15:45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice£2591One-way1 change
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Best day trips from Gliwice by train
The most popular day trips by train from Gliwice are Katowice, Kraków, Wrocław, Opole and Częstochowa. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Gliwice on Omio.
Day trip from Gliwice to Kraków by train
Why visit Kraków for the day?
Kraków is Poland’s former royal capital, known for its preserved Old Town, Wawel Castle and strong cultural life. Medieval streets, Kazimierz and wartime history give the city depth, while cafés and riverside walks keep it lively.
Day trip from Gliwice to Wrocław by train
Why visit Wrocław for the day?
Wrocław is known for its handsome market square, island churches and the bronze gnomes dotted across the city. Built on the Oder and linked by many bridges, it feels youthful and relaxed while reflecting a layered Central European history.
Day trip from Gliwice to Opole by train
Why visit Opole for the day?
Opole is a compact riverside city in south-west Poland, best known for the National Festival of Polish Song. Its colourful Old Town, Piast Tower and student atmosphere give it a lively but relaxed character.
Day trip from Gliwice to Częstochowa by train
Why visit Częstochowa for the day?
Częstochowa is best known for Jasna Góra Monastery and the Black Madonna, making it one of Poland’s main pilgrimage centres. Away from the shrine, it feels like a practical southern Polish city with broad avenues, parks and an industrial past.
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FAQs: Berlin to Gliwice
Travel to Gliwice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Gliwice.
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Gliwice including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Gliwice is a coach with an average price of £36.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Gliwice:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Gliwice costing on average £61.
A coach is £305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Gliwice costing on average £342.
The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Gliwice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 28m.
Other travel options to Gliwice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Coach takes on average 7h 41m.
The Berlin to Gliwice distance is approximately 441 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Gliwice is:
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 10 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Gliwice as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Gliwice:
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Gliwice station.
- Coaches mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Gliwice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Gliwice by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gliwice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Gliwice by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Gliwice:
- 7 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Gliwice often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Vienna, Kraków, Warsaw, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gliwice and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Berlin to Gliwice, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
Two to three days in Gliwice is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions and enjoy the local culture.
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