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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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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Katowice Sądowa | HBF | Fastest | |||||
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Katowice Sądowa | HBF | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:53 AM CEST.
Get from Katowice to Essen
The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R$311, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Katowice and Essen
Stops in Katowice
- A
Katowice Airport KTW
DW913, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland - B
Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa
3 ulica Sadowa, 40-078 Katowice, Poland - C
Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy
Skargi, 8, Katowice, Poland - D
Pyrzowice Airport
Matuszek / Airport Bus Service, Unnamed Road, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland - E
Katowice Andrzeja przystanek autobusowy
Andrzeja 12, Katowice, Poland - F
Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4
plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4-5, 40-061 Katowice, Poland
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Katowice to Essen 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 Katowice to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Katowice to Essen start from R$311. The average price for this route is around R$453. 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 Katowice to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Katowice to Essen is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 852 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Katowice to Essen route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Katowice to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Katowice to Essen at 1:05pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Katowice to Essen?
A bus trip from Katowice to Essen generates an estimated 21.284774999999996 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 Katowice to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Sindbad, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1306 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Katowice to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Katowice to Essen?
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 Katowice to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sindbad, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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 Katowice to Essen was searched and found on Jul 16, 2026 with a price of R$404To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Katowice to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R$404 to R$512 for a bus ticket from Katowice to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R$512 which is on 2026-07-18.
