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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Katowice Sądowa | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Katowice Sądowa | Fastest | |||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Katowice Sądowa | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Katowice Sądowa | No tags |
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Get from Essen to Katowice
The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Katowice?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Katowice
- ADW913, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland
- B3 ulica Sadowa, 40-078 Katowice, Poland
- CSkargi, 8, Katowice, Poland
- DMatuszek / Airport Bus Service, Unnamed Road, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland
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Katowice Andrzeja przystanek autobusowy
Andrzeja 12, Katowice, Poland - F
Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4
plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4-5, 40-061 Katowice, Poland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Katowice by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Katowice?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Katowice start from $96. The average price for this route is around $135. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Katowice?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Katowice is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 852 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Katowice route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Katowice?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Katowice at 1:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Katowice?
A bus trip from Essen to Katowice generates an estimated 21.284875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Katowice?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is LIKEBUS, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Katowice?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Katowice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Katowice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is LIKEBUS, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Katowice was searched and found on May 27, 2026 with a price of $98To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Katowice, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $98 to $159 for a bus ticket from Essen to Katowice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2026-05-30.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Katowice?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
