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There are 10 ways to get from Arad to Katowice by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arad to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airportbus bus N911
    2. Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus bus 1392B / ...
    12h 50m
    zł 293–431

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train Ir / ...
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowicetrain train Ec
    13h 23m
    zł 190–228

  3. Train via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain train Ec
    12h 57m
    zł 669–765

  4. Drive  652.7 km

    1. Drive from Arad to Katowicecar car 652.7 km
    8h 29m
    zł 489–706

  5. Train to Oradea International Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Oradeatrain train
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane plane OMR - KTW
    11h 52m
    zł 622–1,082

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Katowicetrain train Ec 130
    14h 27m
    zł 228–442

  7. Train to Oradea International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train

    1. Take the train from Arad to Oradeatrain train
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane OMR - KRK
    3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain train
    10h 32m
    zł 434–1,061

  8. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane BUD - KRK
    4. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain train
    10h 1m
    zł 273–886

  9. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane BEG - KRK
    3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain train
    10h 45m
    zł 429–1,074

  10. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane TSR - KRK
    3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain train
    12h 45m
    zł 347–1,068

Arad to Katowice by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticketzł 293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 743.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Katowice, Poland?

You can take a bus from Arad to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arad to Katowice via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 12h 57m.

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