There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Zabrze by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowicetrain Ec
8h 48mzł 127–146Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N910 / ...
9h 11mzł 219–322Drive 395.5 km
- Drive from Budapest to Zabrzecar 395.5 km
5h 54mzł 273–394Fly to Katowice International Airport
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane BUD - KTW
7h 2mzł 219–828Train via Katowice Dworzec PKP
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Katowicetrain Ec 130
9h 22mzł 132–229Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane BUD - KRK
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zabrzetrain
6h 45mzł 159–757
Budapest to Zabrze by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zabrze is to train which costs 120 zł - 150 zł and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Zabrze is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs 270 zł - 400 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Zabrze. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Zabrze Goethego via Katowice Mickiewicza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zabrze. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Zabrze via Katowice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Budapest and Zabrze is 596 km. The road distance is 395.5 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Zabrze without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs 120 zł - 150 zł.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Budapest to Zabrze, including transfers.
Budapest to Zabrze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Zabrze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Zabrze is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs 120 zł - 150 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 210 zł - 330 zł and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs 210 zł - 850 zł and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Zabrze, Poland?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowice once daily. Tickets cost zł 110–140 and the journey takes 8h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa once daily. Tickets cost zł 210–320 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 340–950
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 320–850
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- zł 160–750
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- zł 160–750
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 140–650
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- zł 270–950
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 80–600
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 110–140
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 120–230
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Krakow Glowny to Zabrze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 45–90
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 210–320
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Budapest to Zabrze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.
Budapest to Zabrze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Katowice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Zabrze is 396 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Budapest to Zabrze.
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