There are 6 ways to get from Ełk to Katowice by train, bus, 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 via Białystok
best- Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
- Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowicetrain Eip / ...
6h 4mzł 242–449Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Warszawa Centrumbus
- Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowicetrain Ic 131
7h 27mzł 123–228Drive 519.1 km
- Drive from Ełk to Katowicecar 519.1 km
5h 19mzł 292–422Train, fly
- Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain
- Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralnatrain
- Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane WAW - KTW
6h 21mzł 282–631Train
- Take the train from Elk to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
- Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowicetrain Eip / ...
6h 10mzł 275–506Bus
- Take the bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodnibus
- Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N918 / ...
8h 22mzł 164–270
Ełk to Katowice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ełk to Katowice is to bus and train which costs 120 zł - 230 zł and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ełk to Katowice is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs 290 zł - 430 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Ełk to Katowice station. However, there are services departing from Ełk Dworzec PKP and arriving at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Elk and arriving at Katowice via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Ełk and Katowice is 571 km. The road distance is 519.1 km.
The best way to get from Ełk to Katowice without a car is to train via Białystok which takes 6h 4m and costs 240 zł - 450 zł.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ełk to Katowice, including transfers.
Ełk to Katowice bus services, operated by Żak Express, depart from Ełk Dworzec PKP station.
Ełk to Katowice train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Elk station.
The best way to get from Ełk to Katowice is to train via Białystok which takes 6h 4m and costs 240 zł - 450 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 160 zł - 270 zł and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Ełk, Poland and Katowice, Poland?
You can take a train from Elk to Katowice via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and Warszawa Centralna in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Katowice International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 170–440
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 45–90
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 80–160
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 140–260
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 45–90
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 80–160
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Elk to Warszawa Centralna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 130–250
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 140–260
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Phone
- +48 87 300 02 16
- [email protected]
- Website
- zakexpress.pl
Bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Warszawa Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 60–110
- Book at
- Żak Express
Bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 60–110
- Book at
- Żak Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ełk to Katowice bus services, operated by Żak Express, arrive at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni station.
Ełk to Katowice train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ełk to Katowice is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Ełk to Katowice.
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