Day trip from Poznań to Katowice
Katowice lies 279 km (174 mi) south-east of Poznań, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (174 mi) apart, Katowice is a realistic day trip from Poznań: about 4 h 33 min each way by road.
| Poznań | Katowice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 536,151 | 286,960 |
| Elevation | 69 m (226 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Postal codes | 21-413–61-897 | 40-001–40-887 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Katowice
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Staying in Katowice
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Common questions
How far is Katowice from Poznań?
279 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Poznań; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Poznań to Katowice by road?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Poznań and Katowice?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.