How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Katowice cost?

The bus ticket price from Cologne to Katowice starts at R 1 079. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Katowice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Katowice?

The average travel time between Cologne and Katowice is around 18h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 856 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Katowice?

The number of buses from Cologne to Katowice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Katowice by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Katowice?

When taking the bus from Cologne to Katowice, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad, LIKEBUS.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Katowice?

Buses travelling between Cologne and Katowice leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa, Katowice Airport KTW, Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy.

Bus Cologne to Katowice from R 1 125 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Katowice on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:45	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	15h 20m	16:05	Katowice Sądowa	Cheapest
	01:10	Bensberg Busbahnhof	14h 55m	16:05	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
	16:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 20m	10:20	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:14	Hbf	17h 1m	03:15	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
	02:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 20m	22:35	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:00	Hbf	19h 25m	10:25	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 20m	01:10	Katowice Sądowa	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	21h 16m	13:30	Katowice Sądowa	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:23 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Katowice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Katowice. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 834, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

10h 30mAverage duration

855 kmDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 079 - R 2 122	Average duration18h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 834 - R 1 993	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Sindbad

3.5/51 199 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.5

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

RegioJet

4/51 057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

LEX CLUB

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Katowice?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Katowice

A - Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa

B - Katowice Airport KTW

C - Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy

D - Pyrzowice Airport

E - Katowice Andrzeja przystanek autobusowy

F - Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Katowice by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Katowice cost?
The bus ticket price from Cologne to Katowice starts at R 1 079. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Katowice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Katowice?
The average travel time between Cologne and Katowice is around 18h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 856 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Katowice?
The number of buses from Cologne to Katowice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Katowice by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Katowice?
When taking the bus from Cologne to Katowice, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad, LIKEBUS.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Katowice?
Buses travelling between Cologne and Katowice leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa, Katowice Airport KTW, Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

R 1 532

12/11

No data

Today

R 1 640

14/11

R 1 125

15/11

R 1 809

16/11

R 1 684

17/11

No data

18/11

R 1 529

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Katowice was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 125

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Katowice as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 125 to R 2 166 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Katowice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 125, which is on 2025-11-14.