How far is Katowice from Cologne?

Katowice and Cologne are 531 miles (856 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Katowice to Cologne leave from Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Roman Praetorium, Cologne Cathedral, Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches and Cologne cable cars.

Bus Katowice to Cologne from $45 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Katowice to Cologne on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40pm	Katowice Sądowa	15h 15m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Katowice Sądowa	18h 15m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Katowice Sądowa	20h	6:00pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Katowice Sądowa	17h	3:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Katowice Sądowa	21h 40m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Katowice to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

530 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $161	Average Duration17h 35m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$41 - $85	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,302 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

3.5/51,200 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Katowice and Cologne?

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

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Katowice to Cologne by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Katowice to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $84 for a bus ticket from Katowice to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Sindbad will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.