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

The cheapest way to get from Katowice to Cologne is to bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katowice to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs €85 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Katowice and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katowice and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Katowice and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Katowice and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Katowice to Cologne?

The distance between Katowice and Cologne is 938 km. The road distance is 1008.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Katowice to Cologne without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 11h 39m and costs €170 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Katowice to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katowice to Cologne bus from?

Katowice to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.

Where do I catch the Katowice to Cologne train from?

Katowice to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Katowice station.

Train or bus from Katowice to Cologne?

The best way to get from Katowice to Cologne is to train via Leipzig which takes 11h 39m and costs €170 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Katowice to Cologne bus arrive?

Katowice to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bensberg bus station.

Where does the Katowice to Cologne train arrive?

Katowice to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Wroclaw Glowny station.

Can I drive from Katowice to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Katowice to Cologne is 1008 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Katowice to Cologne.

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

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Fly Katowice International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane KTW - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 20m
Fly Katowice International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane KTW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 2m
€61–341
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Katowice to Wroclaw Glownytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Leipzig Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
11h 39m
€173–654
Bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg
1. Take the bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
15h 48m
€75–130
Drive 1,008.2 km
1. Drive from Katowice to Colognecar 1,008.2 km
8h 36m
€145–209
Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Katowice to Krakow Glownytrain
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KRK - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 18m
€91–293
Fly Katowice International Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport, train
1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)plane KTW - MST
2. Take the train from Meerssen to Aachen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 44m
€85–512
Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Katowice to Krakow Glownytrain
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane KRK - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 15m
€115–340
Train
1. Take the train from Katowice to Bohumintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bohumin to Frankfurttrain Drf
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
18h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katowice to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
26h 23m
€180–200

Katowice to Cologne by train

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Distance: 937.9 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Katowice, Poland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Katowice to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 14h 45m.

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