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

The cheapest way to get from Katowice to Essen is to fly and train which costs €30 - €180 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katowice to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €30 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Katowice and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Katowice and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Katowice and arriving at Essen Hbf via Rzepin, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Katowice to Essen?

The distance between Katowice and Essen is 887 km. The road distance is 983.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Katowice to Essen without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 11h 58m and costs €110 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Katowice to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katowice to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Katowice to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Katowice to Essen?

The best way to get from Katowice to Essen is to train via Hanover which takes 11h 58m and costs €110 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Katowice to Essen bus arrive?

Katowice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Katowice to Essen train arrive?

Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Rzepin station.

Can I drive from Katowice to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Katowice to Essen is 984 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Katowice to Essen.

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

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

Book your Katowice to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Katowice to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Katowice International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
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1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane KTW - DTM
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 49m
€31–176
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Katowice to Rzepintrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Rzepin to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic / ...
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
11h 58m
€114–638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
14h 35m
€80–130
Drive 983.8 km
1. Drive from Katowice to Essencar 983.8 km
8h 30m
€142–204
Fly Katowice International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KTW - DUS
6h 50m
€89–240
Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
6h 46m
€88–278
Fly Katowice International Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
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 Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
7h 44m
€63–333
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 Essen Hbftrain
8h 7m
€125–400
Train
1. Take the train from Katowice to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
12h 7m
€116–641
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Katowice to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
27h 46m
€194–212

Katowice to Essen by train

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Distance: 887.1 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Katowice to Essen Hbf via Rzepin, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 14h 35m.

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