Katowice's Pyrzowice International Airport (KTW) sits about 30 km from the city center and is the main hub for Poland's Silesia region — Wizz Air runs frequent flights here from Kutaisi. Here's how to reach the center quickly and cheaply.
🚆 Train — Koleje Śląskie
The airport train connects KTW directly to Katowice's main station — the ride takes about 35 minutes.
- Price: ~$4 (~€3.5)
- Runs roughly 05:00 to 22:00, about once an hour
- Tickets are sold at machines or from the conductor — both card and cash work
🚌 Bus
Direct shuttle buses (Matuszek and others) run from the airport to central Katowice, as well as to Kraków and other Silesian cities — a good option if Katowice isn't your final stop.
- Price: ~$3-4 (~€3-3.5) to Katowice
- Journey ~40 minutes, buses are timed to match flight schedules
- Tickets to Kraków cost more and run on a separate schedule — check online in advance
🚕 Taxis and ride-hailing apps
Official taxis between the airport and central Katowice run at roughly a fixed rate — about $20-25 (~€20-25), a 30-40 minute ride depending on traffic.
Bolt and Uber also operate in the region — often cheaper than an official taxi, especially if booked ahead.
Landing late at night? The train stops running — check the last bus departure or pre-book Bolt/Uber instead.
💡 Practical tips
- For more on the Kutaisi-Katowice route, see the cheap flights from Kutaisi guide
- For what to see in the city, check the full Katowice guide
- Get an eSIM on arrival — it makes navigating the transfer easier
Use Travel365's price calendar to compare fares — routes to Poland often get cheaper seasonally.
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