How to Travel from
Katowice to Essen
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Katowice, Poland → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katowice to Essen
Composite routes from Katowice to Essen
Cheapest
8 h 33 min
Car
993 km.
from $54
Fastest
1 h 39 min
Plane
Other
14 h 35 min
Bus
853 km.
from €81.52
5 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
851 km.
from $179.09
5 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
851 km.
from $105.77
10 h 33 min
852 km.
from $114.50
6 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
851 km.
from $141.59
7 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
851 km.
from $213.38
8 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
851 km.
from $189.41
Route Navigator Katowice - Essen
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Continue onto Aleja Walentego Roździeńskiego
Aleja Walentego Roździeńskiego, 31 km 252 м
31 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
267 м
267 м
Turn sharp left onto Aleja Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego
Aleja Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego, 9 km 124 м
9 km 124 м
Keep right onto 88 and take A4 toward Wrocław
Wrocław, A4, 246 km 868 м
246 km 868 м
Keep left onto A4 and drive toward Jędrzychowice, Zgorzelec, Dresden
Jędrzychowice, Zgorzelec, Dresden, 51 km 407 м
51 km 407 м
Turn left
125 km 831 м
125 km 831 м
Keep right and take A 14 toward Magdeburg, Halle, Leipzig
Magdeburg, Halle, Leipzig, A 14, 67 km 868 м
67 km 868 м
Keep right and take A 38 toward Göttingen, Leipzig-Südost
Göttingen, Leipzig-Südost, A 38, 104 km 28 м
104 km 28 м
Keep left onto A 38 toward A 38
A 38, 110 km 379 м
110 km 379 м
Keep right and take B 27 toward Friedland, Neu-Eichenberg, Eschwege, Bad Sooden-Allendorf
Friedland, Neu-Eichenberg, Eschwege, Bad Sooden-Allendorf, B 27, 464 м
464 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 27
371 м
371 м
Keep right onto L 3238 and drive toward Friedland
Friedland, 1 km 543 м
1 km 543 м
Turn left onto Friedländer Straße and drive toward Marzhausen
Friedländer Straße, Marzhausen, 3 km 217 м
3 km 217 м
Turn left onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 2 km 579 м
2 km 579 м
Turn right onto Atzenhäuser Straße
Atzenhäuser Straße, 2 km 539 м
2 km 539 м
Keep left onto K 29
49 м
49 м
Continue onto L 3468
4 km 160 м
4 km 160 м
Turn right onto B 80
10 km 516 м
10 km 516 м
Turn left onto Neue Werrabrücke and drive toward Krankenhaus
Neue Werrabrücke, Krankenhaus, 1 km 364 м
1 km 364 м
Turn right onto B 496 and take B 496 toward Bad Karlshafen
Bad Karlshafen, B 496, 486 м
486 м
Turn left onto B 3
6 km 703 м
6 km 703 м
Turn right onto Holzhäuser Straße
Holzhäuser Straße, 5 km 800 м
5 km 800 м
Turn left onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 60 м
60 м
Turn right onto Hochzeitsstraße
Hochzeitsstraße, 77 м
77 м
Turn left onto Hochzeitsstraße
Hochzeitsstraße, 23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Immenhäuser Straße
Immenhäuser Straße, 212 м
212 м
Turn left onto Immenhäuser Straße
Immenhäuser Straße, 4 km 17 м
4 km 17 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Steinweg
Steinweg, 1 km 259 м
1 km 259 м
Turn left onto Burguffeler Straße
Burguffeler Straße, 2 km 964 м
2 km 964 м
Turn right onto K 48
226 м
226 м
Turn left onto B 83
1 km 603 м
1 km 603 м
Keep right
216 м
216 м
Turn right onto K 47
1 km 271 м
1 km 271 м
Keep right onto K 47
181 м
181 м
Turn slight right onto B 7
2 km 263 м
2 km 263 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Holländische Straße
Holländische Straße, 22 km 893 м
22 km 893 м
Turn left and take B 252 toward Brakel, Hohenwepel
Brakel, Hohenwepel, B 252, 194 м
194 м
Turn sharp left onto Ostwestfalenstraße
Ostwestfalenstraße, 3 km 103 м
3 km 103 м
Turn left and take A 44 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 44, 118 km 257 м
118 km 257 м
Keep left onto Westfalendamm and drive toward Hafen
Westfalendamm, Hafen, 34 km 782 м
34 km 782 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Huttrop
Essen-Huttrop, 180 м
180 м
Continue onto Von-der-Tann-Straße
Von-der-Tann-Straße, 317 м
317 м
Keep right onto Von-der-Tann-Straße
Von-der-Tann-Straße, 1 km 990 м
1 km 990 м
Turn left onto Varnhorststraße
Varnhorststraße, 63 м
63 м
Turn slight left onto Gildehofstraße
Gildehofstraße, 459 м
459 м
Keep right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.39–$394.90
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$216.56
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,019.09
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$1,210.17
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$445.85
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$496.81
Austrian Airlines
Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$496.81
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$535.02
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$1,210.17
Wizz Air
Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.59–$254.77
LOT
Website:
lot.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$585.98
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$445.85
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Essen
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12
Train operators
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$63.69
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.54–$108.28
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$30.57
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.55–$15.29
Flixtrain
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$70.06
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.06–$4.59
PKP Intercity
Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Katowice to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$30.57
Eurobahn
Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$16.56
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Katowice to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Katowice to Essen is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 14h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Katowice to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Katowice to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Katowice and Essen?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 35m.
Is there a direct train between Katowice and Essen?
No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Katowice and arriving at Essen Hbf via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
How far is it from Katowice to Essen?
The distance between Katowice and Essen is 1033 km. The road distance is 996.9 km.
How do I travel from Katowice to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Katowice to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Katowice to Essen?
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Katowice to Essen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Katowice to Essen bus from?
Katowice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.
Where do I catch the Katowice to Essen train from?
Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Katowice station.
Train or bus from Katowice to Essen?
The best way to get from Katowice to Essen is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 14h 35m.
Where does the Katowice to Essen bus arrive?
Katowice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Where does the Katowice to Essen train arrive?
Katowice to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Can I drive from Katowice to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Katowice to Essen is 997 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Katowice to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Katowice to Essen?
Book your Katowice to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Katowice to Essen?
Book your Katowice to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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