Katowice travel guide
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You're Going to Love Katowice
With a population of 317 316, Katowice is the largest city in Slaskie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Katowice
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Katowice in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Katowice, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Katowice
Plane
When flying to Katowice, you’ll arrive at Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW), which is located 24 km from the city centre.
Train
PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Katowice, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Katowice to Warsaw takes 2h 34m and costs around $90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 23m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Katowice is the busiest station in Katowice. Another popular train station is Katowice Ligota, located 5 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Katowice, including FlixBus, Sindbad and Regiojet. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Katowice takes 346 km and will cost you around $47. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Katowice Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Katowice. Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Katowice
Where to stay in Katowice
Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $121 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Katowice
Most booked hotels in Katowice
Hiring a car in Katowice
Expect to pay $2.78 per litre in Katowice (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.34 and $44.46.