What is the distance between Krakow and Katowice?

About 43 miles (69 km) separate Krakow and Katowice.

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

If you're headed to Katowice from Krakow, chances are that your bus will leave from Krakow Airport and arrive at Pyrzowice Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Katowice?

Once in Katowice, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Silesian Insurgents Monument, Silesian Philharmonic, Nikiszowiec, Church of St. Michael the Archangel and Katowice History Museum.

Bus Krakow to Katowice from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Krakow to Katowice on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	Cheapest
Bus	10:25pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	50m	11:15pm	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, platform D9, Kraków	1h 5m	7:05am	Katowice, Sądowa Dworzec, Katowice	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Bus Station MDA, 18 Bosacka str., pl.G7, Kraków	2h	8:30am	Katowice Airport	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Katowice on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Kraków Airport	55m	4:55am	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, platform D9, Kraków	1h 5m	7:05am	Katowice, Sądowa Dworzec, Katowice	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bus Station MDA, 18 Bosacka str., pl.G7, Kraków	1h 45m	3:45am	Katowice Airport	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Katowice on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Kraków Airport	55m	4:55am	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, platform D9, Kraków	1h 5m	7:05am	Katowice, Sądowa Dworzec, Katowice	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bus Station MDA, 18 Bosacka str., pl.G7, Kraków	1h 45m	3:45am	Katowice Airport	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Katowice on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	Cheapest
Bus	10:25pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	50m	11:15pm	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, platform D9, Kraków	1h 5m	7:05am	Katowice, Sądowa Dworzec, Katowice	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bus Station MDA, 18 Bosacka str., pl.G7, Kraków	1h 45m	3:45am	Katowice Airport	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Katowice on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	50m	1:00am	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, platform D9, Kraków	1h 5m	7:05am	Katowice, Sądowa Dworzec, Katowice	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bus Station MDA, 18 Bosacka str., pl.G7, Kraków	1h 45m	3:45am	Katowice Airport	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Katowice on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	50m	1:00am	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, platform D9, Kraków	1h 5m	7:05am	Katowice, Sądowa Dworzec, Katowice	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bus Station MDA, 18 Bosacka str., pl.G7, Kraków	1h 45m	3:45am	Katowice Airport	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Katowice on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	50m	1:00am	Katowice Sądowa	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, platform D9, Kraków	1h 5m	7:05am	Katowice, Sądowa Dworzec, Katowice	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bus Station MDA, 18 Bosacka str., pl.G7, Kraków	2h	4:00am	Katowice Airport	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	1h 20m	3:30pm	Bus Station, 5 Sądowa str., pl.10	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Krakow to Katowice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Katowice. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

44 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $29	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$2 - $10	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Krakow and Katowice?

Stops in Krakow

A
Krakow Airport
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B
Kraków MDA Bus Station
Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków-Śródmieście, Poland
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C
Cracovie
ulica Pawia, 31-154 Cracow, Poland
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D
Stacja Benzynowa
Pasternik 74, Kraków, Poland
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E
Stacja paliw BP
Josepha Conrada 81, Kraków, Poland
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Plac Inwalidow
Plac Inwalidów, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Stops in Katowice

A
Pyrzowice Airport
Matuszek / Airport Bus Service, Unnamed Road, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland
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B
Katowice Airport KTW
DW913, 42-625 Pyrzowice, Poland
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C
Dworzec autobusowy Sądowa
3 ulica Sadowa, 40-078 Katowice, Poland
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Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy
Skargi, 8, Katowice, Poland
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Katowice Andrzeja przystanek autobusowy
Andrzeja 12, Katowice, Poland
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Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4
plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej 4-5, 40-061 Katowice, Poland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,419 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Krakow Katowice recent customer reviews

The bus was clean and comfortable

Graeme R.

October 5, 2024

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Matuszek

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

Matuszek

4/516 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

According to 11 reviews, Matuszek received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the value for money, but some complained about the power outlets. Matuszek ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Matuszek Krakow Katowice recent customer reviews

Что меня не устроило,так это отсутствие информации о поездке( маршрутке) в расписании автовокзала.

Oleksii N.

September 4, 2023

Neobus

4/5402 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

According to 12 reviews, Neobus received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. Neobus ticket prices on this trip start at $7

Neobus Krakow Katowice recent customer reviews

The service, the vehicle, stop locations were very good. Vehicle was also on time. The waiting time was unfortunately too long in my case based on flight schedule/arrival time.

Roger C.

May 6, 2024

Leo Express

3.5/549 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.8

TRASSA 77

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Krakow to Katowice by bus

What is the distance between Krakow and Katowice?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Krakow to Katowice?
What are the best sights and things to do in Katowice?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$15

11/23

$11

Today

$4

11/25

$4

11/26

$4

11/27

$4

11/28

$4

11/29

$4

The cheapest trip from Krakow to Katowice was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $4

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

You can expect to pay from $4 to $26 for a bus ticket from Krakow to Katowice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Matuszek will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.