Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Katowice Sądowa | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Katowice Sądowa | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Katowice Sądowa | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Katowice Sądowa | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Katowice Sądowa | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Katowice
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Katowice. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£39 - £95 | Average duration16h 5m | 21kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£43 - £86 | Average duration9h 50m | 36kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Katowice?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Katowice
- A3 ulica Sadowa, 40-078 Katowice, Poland
- BDW913, 42-625 Pyrzowice, 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Katowice
What's the distance between Essen and Katowice by coach?
The journey from Essen to Katowice by coach covers an approximate distance of 530 miles (854 km).
How can I travel from Essen to Katowice avoiding air travel?
To travel from Essen to Katowice without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Katowice was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Katowice as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £36 to £59 for a bus ticket from Essen to Katowice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £36, which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually Sindbad 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Katowice?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
