Łódź to Katowice by train
Katowice lies 171 km (106 mi) south of Łódź, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Poland rail, over roughly 209 km (130 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Łódź | Katowice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 639,890 | 286,960 |
| Elevation | 214 m (702 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Łódź Kaliska railway station, Łódź Arturówek railway station, Łódź Retkinia railway station | Katowice railway station, Katowice Podlesie, Katowice Piotrowice train station |
| Postal codes | 62-060–94-414 | 40-001–40-887 |
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Common questions
How far is Katowice from Łódź?
171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south of Łódź; by road roughly 209 km (130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Łódź to Katowice by train?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Łódź and Katowice?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.