How to get to Katowice from Gliwice

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Compare train and coach for Gliwice to Katowice

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gliwice to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £11.

Distance: 25 km

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£4

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£11

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£4

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 2m

Average total duration

32m

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30m

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59m

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29m

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25m

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The cheapest way to travel from Gliwice to Katowice is a coach with an average price of £4.

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

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gliwice to Katowice costing on average £11.

The fastest way to travel from Gliwice to Katowice is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Katowice take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gliwice and Katowice including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.33. The journey takes 32m versus 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Gliwice to Katowice

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:550h35
    Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe
    13:30Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:550h35
    Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe
    13:30Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 4202
    8:180h23
    Gliwice station
    8:41Katowice station
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
    15:050h43
    Gliwice station
    15:48Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy (Katowice Airport)
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 6300
    8:450h23
    Gliwice station
    9:08Katowice station
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:080h27
    Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe
    22:35Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:100h40
    Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe
    5:50Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Neobus0
    14:000h30
    Gliwice
    14:30Katowice
    £51One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Gliwice 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 Gliwice to Katowice.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Gliwice and Katowice including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Gliwice to Katowice is a coach with an average price of £4.

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

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gliwice to Katowice costing on average £11.

The fastest way to travel from Gliwice to Katowice is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Katowice take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 2m.

The Gliwice to Katowice distance is approximately 25 km.
The average frequency per day from Gliwice to Katowice is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gliwice to Katowice:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gliwice station and arrive in Katowice station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gliwice to Katowice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s. to go to Katowice by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Neobus to go to Katowice by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gliwice to Katowice with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s..
  • 7 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Neobus.
Omio customers who travel from Gliwice 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 Gliwice to Katowice, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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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