Bus Lviv – Katowice
from 1,100 ₴when bought online
7–13 hUpcoming buses Lviv – Katowice
Live prices and seatsRoute at a glance
The Lviv – Katowice bus takes 7–13 h, usually about 10 h (470 km, via Przemysl, Rzeszów and Krakow). Up to 16 trips a day by 13 carriers, tickets from 1,100 ₴.
- on the road
- 7–13 h
- when bought online
- from 1,100 ₴
- trips a day
- up to 16
- carriers
- 13
A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email. The first bus leaves at 00:20, the last at 23:55. 12 of 16 trips run overnight.
Return trip: Katowice – Lviv · from 1,000 ₴Lviv – Katowice bus schedule
- 00:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi"07:10Zupynka Katovitse
7h 50min · daily · OstLines
- 04:00Avtostantsiia №812:00Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse
9h · daily · ORIONBUS
- 08:10Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (platna parkovka), vulytsia Chernivetska; budynok 2116:40Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5
9h 30min · daily · СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ
- 14:50Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 123:30Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5
9h 40min · daily · I TRAVEL BUS
- 15:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 10923:50Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5
9h 30min · Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ
- 15:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking)23:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5
9h · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 15:55Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi"00:05+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse
9h 10min · daily · ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ
- 16:15AS, vul. Stryiska, 109, platf. 7-903:20+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5
12h 5min · daily · Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS
- 16:45AS, pl. Dvirtseva, 1, platf. vilna03:20+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5
11h 35min · daily · Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS
- 18:45Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 10904:05+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal, ul.Sądowa 5
10h 20min · daily · EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631"
- 19:00Avtovokzal «Dvirtsevyi», pl. Dvirtseva, 104:55+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa, 5
10h 55min · daily · TurTrans
- 20:30vul. Stryiska 109 (troleibusna zupynka bilia shlahbaumu)04:00+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5, platforma 9
8h 30min · daily · P-Trans
- 21:00vul. Chernivetska, 21 (parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu)04:00+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5, platforma 9
8h · daily · P-Trans
- 21:45AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma)08:30+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal, ul.Sądowa 5
11h 45min · daily · EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт"
- 22:30Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 107:10+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5
9h 40min · daily · PAN-BUS
transfers: 1
- 23:55Zupynka bilia avtovokzalu07:10+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse
8h 15min · daily · OstLines
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 07:10Zupynka Katovitse | 7h 50min | daily | OstLines |
| 04:00Avtostantsiia №8 | 12:00Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse | 9h | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 08:10Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (platna parkovka), vulytsia Chernivetska; budynok 21 | 16:40Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 9h 30min | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 14:50Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 23:30Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 9h 40min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 15:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 109 | 23:50Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 9h 30min | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ |
| 15:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 23:30Katowice Bus Station Saнdowa Street, 5 | 9h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 15:55Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 00:05+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse | 9h 10min | daily | ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ |
| 16:15AS, vul. Stryiska, 109, platf. 7-9 | 03:20+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5 | 12h 5min | daily | Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS |
| 16:45AS, pl. Dvirtseva, 1, platf. vilna | 03:20+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5 | 11h 35min | daily | Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS |
| 18:45Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 04:05+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal, ul.Sądowa 5 | 10h 20min | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 19:00Avtovokzal «Dvirtsevyi», pl. Dvirtseva, 1 | 04:55+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa, 5 | 10h 55min | daily | TurTrans |
| 20:30vul. Stryiska 109 (troleibusna zupynka bilia shlahbaumu) | 04:00+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5, platforma 9 | 8h 30min | daily | P-Trans |
| 21:00vul. Chernivetska, 21 (parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu) | 04:00+1Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Sądowa 5, platforma 9 | 8h | daily | P-Trans |
| 21:45AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma) | 08:30+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal, ul.Sądowa 5 | 11h 45min | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 22:30Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 07:10+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse, vulytsia Sandova; budynok 5 | 9h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 23:55Zupynka bilia avtovokzalu | 07:10+1Mizhnarodnyi avtovokzal Katovitse | 8h 15min | daily | OstLines |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-13. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Lviv – Katowice route
The Lviv to Katowice bus links western Ukraine with the industrial heart of Polish Silesia, making it a go-to route for migrant workers, students at Polish universities and families travelling to reunite or head home. The journey covers roughly 470 km in about 8 to 10 hours, with the exact duration shaped by queues at the Krakovets–Korczowa border crossing. A valid biometric international passport is required to cross the Ukrainian–Polish border. Boarding in Lviv is arranged near the city centre and bus stations, while drop-off in Katowice sits close to major transport hubs with onward connections across Poland and Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Lviv to Katowice trip take, including the border?
The journey usually takes 8 to 10 hours over roughly 470 km. The main variable is the queue at the Ukrainian–Polish border, so the duration can shift depending on how busy the crossing is.
What documents do I need for the trip?
As this is an international route crossing the border, a valid biometric international passport is required. Check its expiry date in advance to avoid issues at the crossing.
Are there overnight buses from Lviv to Katowice?
Yes, some departures leave in the evening or at night, letting you arrive in Katowice in the morning. Check the schedule when selecting your date for exact departure times.
Where is the departure in Lviv and the drop-off in Katowice?
In Lviv, boarding takes place near the city centre and bus stations, while in Katowice you are dropped off close to the city's main transport hubs, making onward travel across Poland convenient.
How much is a Lviv – Katowice ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,100 ₴ when bought online; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Lviv – Katowice route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:20, the last at 23:55. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Lviv – Katowice route?
Carriers on this route: OstLines, ORIONBUS, СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, I TRAVEL BUS, ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ, Pavluks Trans, ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ, Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", TurTrans, P-Trans, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", PAN-BUS. The line-up depends on the travel date.
How do I return a Lviv – Katowice ticket?
A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.
How much luggage can I take on the Lviv – Katowice bus?
The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.