There are 7 ways to get from Austria to Katowice by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain Ec
5h 59mzł 341–511Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Katowice355 km
4h 59mzł 65–75Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N918 / ...
6h 17mzł 151–231Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Katowicenighttrain En
7hzł 181–331Drive 357.3 km
- Drive from Vienna to Katowicecar 357.3 km
4h 2mzł 263–379Fly to Katowice International Airport
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane VIE - KTW
6h 37mzł 337–1,477Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane VIE - KRK
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
5h 52mzł 229–906
Austria to Katowice by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Katowice is to rideshare which costs 65 zł - 75 zł and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Katowice is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs 260 zł - 380 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Katowice station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Katowice via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Austria and Katowice is 368 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs 340 zł - 550 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Austria to Katowice, including transfers.
Austria to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria to Katowice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Katowice is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs 340 zł - 550 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 150 zł - 240 zł and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs 330 zł - 1 500 zł and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Austria and Katowice, Poland?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Katowice every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 330–500 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa 5 times a day. Tickets cost zł 140–220 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 280–1,400
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 260–750
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 330–500
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 140–220
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Vienna to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 65–75
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Austria to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.
Austria to Katowice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Katowice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Katowice is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Austria to Katowice.
There are 1569+ hotels available in Katowice.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austria and Katowice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.