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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Katowice Sądowa | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Katowice Sądowa | HBF | Fastest | |||||
 | Katowice Sądowa | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
| Katowice Sądowa | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Katowice Sądowa | HBF | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:03 PM CEST.
Get from Katowice to Essen
The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 204,675, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Katowice and Essen?
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
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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 COP 204,675. The average price for this route is around COP 321,476. 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 trip duration from Katowice to Essen is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 528 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Katowice to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Katowice to Essen at 11:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:10pm.
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 recommended mode of travel 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 1293 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Katowice to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Katowice to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sindbad, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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 May 26, 2026 with a price of COP 269,339To 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 COP 269,339 to COP 427,180 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 COP 269,339 which is on 2026-05-26.
