How much does a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice cost?

The average train ticket price from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice is $70. The best way to find train tickets from Gelsenkirchen 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 train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice?

A train trip between Gelsenkirchen and Katowice is around 19h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 18h 7m. This is the time it takes to travel the 527 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Gelsenkirchen and Katowice?

The number of trains from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Once in Katowice, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Silesian Museum, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau, Cathedral of Christ the King, Nikiszowiec, Spodek.

Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice | FlixBus

Compare 2 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $80	Average Duration14h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Train	Average Price$67 - $74	Average Duration19h 22m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the train from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Katowice. The journey takes about 19 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

19h 22mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gelsenkirchen to Katowice: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$70

Average train trip duration19h 22m

Number of daily trains3

Earliest train departure11:48am

Distance525 miles (846 km)

Latest train departure9:58pm

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Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Katowice you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Gelsenkirchen and Katowice, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h 25m	Avg Price$80	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time19h 22m	Avg Price$70	Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Katowice is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $70 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $67. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Katowice, choose the train, as it will take you from Gelsenkirchen to Katowice in about 14h 25m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Katowice to Gelsenkirchen

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