What is the travel distance from Cologne to Katowice?

About 531 miles (856 km) separate Cologne and Katowice.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Katowice?

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Katowice start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Katowice?

Once in Katowice, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are NOSPR Concert Hall, Silesian Philharmonic, Cathedral of Christ the King, Nikiszowiec and Katowice History Museum.

Bus Cologne to Katowice from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Katowice on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	15h 20m	4:05pm	Katowice Sądowa	Cheapest
	1:10am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	14h 55m	4:05pm	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
	4:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 20m	10:20am	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:14am	Hbf	17h 1m	3:15am	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 20m	10:35pm	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:00pm	Hbf	19h 25m	10:25am	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 20m	1:10am	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	21h 16m	1:30pm	Katowice Sądowa	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:23 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Katowice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Katowice. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

530 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $122	Average Duration18h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$48 - $114	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Sindbad

3.5/51,199 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

LEX CLUB

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Katowice?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Katowice

A - Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa

B - Katowice Airport KTW

C - Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy

D - Pyrzowice Airport

E - Katowice Andrzeja przystanek autobusowy

F - Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Katowice by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Katowice?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Katowice?
What are the best sights and things to do in Katowice?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$88

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$94

11/14

$65

11/15

$104

11/16

$97

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11/18

$88

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Katowice was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Katowice, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $124 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Katowice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-14.