What is the distance between Giessen and Katowice?

The distance separating Giessen and Katowice is 457 miles (737 km).

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

If you're headed to Katowice from Giessen, chances are that your bus will leave from Gießen (Licher Straße) and arrive at Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Kinoteatr Rialto, Spodek, Silesian Philharmonic, NOSPR Concert Hall and Valley of Three Ponds.

Bus Giessen to Katowice from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Giessen to Katowice on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Gießen Mathematikum	17h 20m	4:50am	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Gießen (Licher Straße)	13h 20m	10:20am	Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Gießen Mathematikum	12h 40m	4:05pm	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Gießen Mathematikum	15h 15m	3:50am	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Gießen Mathematikum	15h 25m	6:15am	Katowice Sądowa	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Giessen 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 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

455 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $160	Average Duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$55 - $97	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Giessen and Katowice?

Stops in Giessen

A
Gießen (Licher Straße)
Licher Straße, 35394 Gießen
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B
Bushaltestelle Liebigstraße
Liebigstraße 14, 35390 Gießen (Mathematikum), Hessen
C
Giessen
An der Automeile, 35394 Gießen (Automeile), Hessen
D
Gießen Mathematikum
Liebigstraße 8, 35390 Gießen

Stops in Katowice

A
Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa
3 ulica Sadowa, 40-078 Katowice, Poland
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B
Katowice Airport KTW
DW913, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland
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C
Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy
Skargi, 8, Katowice, Poland
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D
Pyrzowice Airport
Matuszek / Airport Bus Service, Unnamed Road, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland
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E
Katowice Andrzeja przystanek autobusowy
Andrzeja 12, Katowice, Poland
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F
Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4
plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4-5, 40-061 Katowice, Poland

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FlixBus

3.5/511,440 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

3.5/51,212 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

PL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Giessen to Katowice by bus

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The cheapest trip from Giessen to Katowice was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $87 for a bus ticket from Giessen to Katowice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-26.