What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Katowice?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Katowice is to fly and train which costs 150 zł - 900 zł and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Katowice?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Katowice is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs 150 zł - 900 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Katowice?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Katowice. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Katowice?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Katowice via Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Katowice?

The distance between Basel and Katowice is 1035 km. The road distance is 1105.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Katowice without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 15h 11m and costs 900 zł - 2 000 zł.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Katowice?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Basel to Katowice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Katowice bus from?

Basel to Katowice bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Katowice train from?

Basel to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Katowice?

The best way to get from Basel to Katowice is to train which takes 15h 11m and costs 900 zł - 2 000 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 640 zł - 700 zł and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Katowice bus arrive?

Basel to Katowice bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Katowice station.

Where does the Basel to Katowice train arrive?

Basel to Katowice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Katowice?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Katowice is 1105 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Basel to Katowice.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Katowice?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Katowice?

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Where can I stay near Katowice?

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Basel to Katowice - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Katowice by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane BSL - KRK
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
6h 35m
zł 151–854
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zgorzelectrain Re
4. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
5. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowicetrain Ic / ...
15h 11m
zł 913–1,969
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus FlixBus N1290
19h 28m
zł 537–838
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Katowicenighttrain En
16h 51m
zł 813–1,554
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane ZRH - KTW
7h 54m
zł 556–1,435
Fly Basel to Wroclaw, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane BSL - WRO
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowicetrain
7h 39m
zł 239–1,178
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ZRH - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Katowicetrain
7h 39m
zł 588–1,464
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Wroclaw, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane ZRH - WRO
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Katowicetrain
8h 48m
zł 696–1,588
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain
9h 56m
zł 682–1,773
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Katowicebus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 30m
zł 640–700
Drive 1,105.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Katowicecar 1,105.4 km
10h 37m
zł 866–1,250

Basel to Katowice by train

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15h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,035.2 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Katowice, Poland?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Katowice via Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 15h 11m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Katowice once daily. Tickets cost zł 640–700 and the journey takes 20h 30m.

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