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Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Katowice

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £313.

Distance: 307 km

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£42

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£43

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£313

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£88

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8h 53m

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8h 23m

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9h 17m

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8h 47m

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4h 57m

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5h 47m

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Lot Polish Airlines

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The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Katowice is a coach with an average price of £42.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Katowice:

A coach is £0.91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Katowice costing on average £43.

A coach is £271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Katowice costing on average £313.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Katowice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Katowice take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 53m.

Train takes on average 9h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Katowice including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 50m sooner (2h 57m by flight vs 5h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £313 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Budapest to Katowice

How to get to Katowice from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Budapest to Katowice is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:207h35
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    23:55Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:207h35
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    23:55Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO540 · LO3881
    8:202h55
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    11:15Katowice International Airport
    £2021One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:007h55
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    23:55Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:307h30
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    6:00Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £251One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:157h45
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    6:00Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £251One-way
    0 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO532 · LO3879
    20:253h30
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    23:55Katowice International Airport
    £2021One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO534 · LO3883
    9:404h50
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    14:30Katowice International Airport
    £2021One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO540 · LO3883
    8:206h10
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    14:30Katowice International Airport
    £2021One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Budapest to Katowice

Travel to Katowice 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 Budapest to Katowice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Katowice including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Katowice is a coach with an average price of £42.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Katowice:

A coach is £0.91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Katowice costing on average £43.

A coach is £271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Katowice costing on average £313.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Katowice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Katowice take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 53m.

Train takes on average 9h 17m.

The Budapest to Katowice distance is approximately 307 km.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Katowice is:
  • Around 22 coaches per day.
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Katowice as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Katowice:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arrive in Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy (Katowice Airport).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Katowice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with RegioJet a.s. to go to Katowice by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Katowice by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Air Dolomiti to go to Katowice by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Katowice with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Katowice often also extend their vacation to go to Kraków, Prague, Berlin, Rome, Warsaw. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Katowice and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Budapest to Katowice, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Katowice, you can explore the expansive Katowice Forest Park for outdoor activities and relaxation, or enjoy performances at the modern NOSPR Concert Hall. Visit the Silesian Zoological Garden to see a variety of animal species and educational exhibits. Discover vibrant murals on the Katowice Street Art Tour and stroll through Giszowiec, known for its charming architecture. Don't miss the Silesian Museum's cultural displays, the historic red-brick district of Nikiszowiec, and the iconic Spodek arena. Enjoy leisure activities at the Valley of Three Ponds, and admire the neo-classical architecture of the Cathedral of Christ the King.
To explore Katowice's cultural sites, vibrant art scene, and local cuisine, two to three days are typically sufficient.

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