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 train, coach and flight for Warsaw to Gliwice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Gliwice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £306.
Distance: 269 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £306 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Warsaw to Gliwice
Compare the available ways to get from Warsaw to Gliwice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Gliwice is a coach with an average price of £26.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Gliwice:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Gliwice costing on average £38.
A coach is £280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Gliwice costing on average £306.
The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Gliwice is by train with an average journey time of 3h 44m.
Other travel options to Gliwice take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Coach takes on average 6h 3m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Gliwice including taking a train, coach 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 £38 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£1. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 53m 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 Warsaw to Gliwice
How to get to Gliwice from Warsaw by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Gliwice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)8:43 3h32 Warsaw Central 12:15 Gliwice station £12 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
- RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)
8:43 3h32 Warsaw Central 12:15 Gliwice station £12 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
- LO3883
13:40 0h50 Warsaw Chopin Airport 14:30 Katowice International Airport £135 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
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Coach
Flight
- EIP 5400
10:40 2h56 Warsaw Central 13:36 Gliwice station £46 1 One-way 0 changes - EIP 5404
15:36 2h58 Warsaw Central 18:34 Gliwice station £46 1 One-way 0 changes - EIC 1410 · IC 2403
16:36 3h13 Warsaw Central 19:49 Gliwice station £46 1 One-way 1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus
19:50 5h47 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni 1:37 Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe £22 1 One-way 1 change - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 8h02 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni 16:47 Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe £22 1 One-way 1 change - FlixBus · FlixBus
13:20 8h20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni 21:40 Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe £22 1 One-way 1 change
- LO3921
19:55 0h55 Warsaw Chopin Airport 20:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice £51 1 One-way 0 changes - LO3905
13:25 0h55 Warsaw Chopin Airport 14:20 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice £68 1 One-way 0 changes - LO3907
10:25 0h55 Warsaw Chopin Airport 11:20 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice £85 1 One-way 0 changes
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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: Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Gliwice.
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Gliwice including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Gliwice is a coach with an average price of £26.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Gliwice:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Gliwice costing on average £38.
A coach is £280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Gliwice costing on average £306.
The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Gliwice is by train with an average journey time of 3h 44m.
Other travel options to Gliwice take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Coach takes on average 6h 3m.
The Warsaw to Gliwice distance is approximately 269 km.
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Gliwice is:
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Gliwice 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 Warsaw to Gliwice:
- Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Gliwice station.
- Coaches mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Gliwice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti to go to Gliwice by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s. to go to Gliwice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gliwice by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Gliwice with the following travel companies:
- 8 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s..
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Gliwice often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Vienna, Kraków, Berlin, 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 Warsaw to Gliwice, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach 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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