Transfer to/from - Katowice airport (KTW)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Katowice airport (KTW)

Transportation

 

The airport is connected to various cities in the Silesia region and the rest of Poland through an integrated network of trains, metropolitan buses, shuttle services and taxis.

Train

The Pyrzowice Lotnisko railway station is located in front of Terminal C and provides access to the national rail network.

The S9 line operated by Koleje Slaskie runs the Tarnowskie Góry – Pyrzowice Lotnisko – Zawiercie route. From Zawiercie or Tarnowskie Góry, you can transfer to services towards Katowice, Czestochowa and other major cities. The journey time to Zawiercie is approximately 20 minutes and to Tarnowskie Góry about 17 minutes.

RegioJet operates an international direct service connecting the airport with Prague (Czech Republic) and Warsaw (Poland).

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased from self-service machines at the station, on board the train or via the operator’s mobile app.

Buses

The ZTM metropolitan transport network offers frequent connections via the “Metropolitan Airport Lines”:

  • AP Line: Direct service connecting the airport with Katowice railway station (Dworzec) and the city centre.
  • M11 Line: Connects the airport with Bytom.
  • M14 Line: Links the terminal with Gliwice.
  • M19 Line: Connects with Sosnowiec.
  • M116 Line: Service to the city of Zabrze.

Frequency and Ticket Sales: Buses operate 24 hours a day. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines located in Terminals B and C, or directly on board using a card.

Long-Distance Services: The company FlixBus offers direct routes from the airport to Kraków, Wrocław, Warsaw and international destinations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Other companies such as Matuszek and P-Transport (Barbara) operate shuttle services coordinated with flight arrival times.

Rent a Car

 

Taxis and Apps

Official Taxi: Katowice Airport Taxi (operated by GTL Service) is the only authorised taxi service with an exclusive rank in front of the exit of Terminal C (Arrivals). The journey to Katowice city centre takes between 30 and 45 minutes. Fares are fixed according to the destination zone.

Contact: +48 698 989 533.

Ride-hailing apps: Uber operates at the airport. To use this service, you must request a vehicle through the app once you have collected your luggage. The pick-up point is usually located in car park P1, just a few metres from the terminals.

For more details on timetables and routes, you can consult the transport section on the airport’s official website.

 
 

Latest updates: January 25, 2026

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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