There are 5 ways to get from Hungary to Katowice by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowicetrain Ec
8h 22mzł 110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N1311
9h 3mzł 155–235Drive 393.6 km
- Drive from Budapest to Katowicecar 393.6 km
5h 59mzł 268–387Fly, 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 Katowicetrain
5h 59mzł 153–712Train via Clark Ádám tér
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Katowicetrain Ec 130
9h 39mzł 125–225
Hungary to Katowice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Katowice is to train which costs 110 zł - 140 zł and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hungary to Katowice is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs 260 zł - 390 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Hungary to Katowice station. However, there are services departing from Dózsa György tér and arriving at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa via Budapest Mexikói út. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Katowice. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Hungary and Katowice is 577 km. The road distance is 393.6 km.
The best way to get from Hungary to Katowice without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs 110 zł - 140 zł.
The train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowice takes 8h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Hungary to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Mexikói út station.
Hungary to Katowice train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Hungary to Katowice is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs 110 zł - 140 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 150 zł - 240 zł and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Hungary and Katowice, Poland?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowice twice daily. Tickets cost zł 110–140 and the journey takes 8h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa 4 times a week. Tickets cost zł 150–230 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 290–900
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 85–600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 140–650
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 260–1,100
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 110–140
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- zł 35–70
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Phone
- +48 (12) 30 71 714
- [email protected]
- Website
- Koleie Malopolskie
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 19–23
- Website
- Koleie Malopolskie
- Phone
- +48 32 428 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- Koleje Śląskie
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 20–28
- Website
- Koleje Śląskie
- 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 120–220
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 150–230
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hungary to Katowice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.
Hungary to Katowice train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Katowice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Katowice is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Hungary to Katowice.
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