Mysłowice Transport Hub
Mysłowice is a GZM/ZTM city, and the useful transport hub is not a single coach building. It is the railway station at Powstańców 14 plus the surrounding Mysłowice Dworzec PKP tram-and-bus stop group. This is the detail that matters for visitors: the train brings you to the edge of the centre, trams and buses spread you across Mysłowice and nearby Silesian cities, and long-distance coaches usually need a Katowice or ticket-specific stop search rather than a vague “Mysłowice bus station” search.
For flights, start with Katowice Airport (KTW). The road route from KTW to Mysłowice station is about 42.2 km and usually lands in the 240-350 PLN taxi/private-transfer planning range. Kraków Airport (KRK) is a real alternative when the flight is better, but the road route to Mysłowice station is longer at about 63.1 km, so direct taxi planning is closer to 350-520 PLN. There is no subway-style urban rail in Mysłowice. There are trams, especially lines 26 and 34 at the Dworzec PKP stop group, and ordinary ZTM/GZM fares apply to local bus and tram rides.
Contents
- Quick Facts
- Best Arrival Strategy
- Airport Choices
- Katowice Airport To Mysłowice
- Kraków Airport To Mysłowice
- Rail Station And Local Hub
- Bus, Tram And Coach Stops
- ZTM Tickets And Fares
- Taxis And Ride-Hailing
- Route Recipes
- Where To Stay For Transport
- Common Mistakes
- Sources
- FAQ
Quick Facts
| Transport need | Practical answer |
|---|---|
| City transport model | ZTM/GZM network city with rail, trams, buses and taxis; no subway-style urban rail. |
| Main local hub | Mysłowice railway station plus the Mysłowice Dworzec PKP tram/bus stop group. |
| Rail station | Mysłowice, POWSTAŃCÓW 14, 41-400 MYSŁOWICE. |
| Station GPS | 50.2377703, 19.1415039 from PKP PLK. |
| Key ZTM stop | Mysłowice Dworzec PKP, with tram stands 01t/02t and bus stands nearby. |
| Tram lines at Dworzec PKP | 26 and 34. |
| Main bus lines at Dworzec PKP | 35, 44, 66, 76, 76N, 106, 149, 223, 292, 536, 788, 931, 972 and M101. |
| Other useful stops | Mysłowice Kościół, Mysłowice Targ Miejski, Mysłowice Bytomska Park, Mysłowice Cmentarz. |
| Main airport | Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport (KTW), ul. Wolności 90, 42-625 Ożarowice. |
| KTW airport information | +48 32 39 27 000. |
| KTW to Mysłowice station | About 42.2 km / 35 min by OSM routing. |
| KTW taxi/private transfer | Plan about 240-350 PLN to Mysłowice station/centre. |
| KTW official airport taxi | Katowice Airport Taxi, in front of arrival Terminal C, ordertaxi@gtlservice.com.pl. |
| Alternative airport | Kraków Airport (KRK), Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 Street, 32-083 Balice. |
| KRK airport information | +48 12 295 58 00; landline +48 801 055 000. |
| KRK to Mysłowice station | About 63.1 km / 46 min by OSM routing. |
| KRK taxi/private transfer | Plan about 350-520 PLN, agreed before departure. |
| Station to Kościół/central stops | About 1.7 km by road; plan 15-30 PLN by taxi. |
| Station to Targ Miejski | About 3.8 km by road; plan 20-40 PLN by taxi. |
| Mysłowice to Katowice centre | About 11.5 km by road from the station; plan 45-90 PLN by taxi. |
| ZTM infoline | 800 16 30 30. |
| ZTM 20-minute ticket | Paper 4.60 PLN normal / 2.30 reduced; electronic 4.20 / 2.10. |
| ZTM 40-minute ticket | Paper 5.60 PLN normal / 2.80 reduced; electronic 5.20 / 2.60. |
| ZTM 120-minute ticket | Paper 7.00 PLN normal / 3.50 reduced; electronic 6.60 / 3.30. |
| Long-distance coaches | Use ticket-specific stops or nearby Katowice Sądowa; a standalone city coach terminal is not a reliable planning anchor. |
| Ride-hailing | App coverage should be treated as live-quote only; keep taxi dispatch or a pre-booked transfer for airport trips. |
Best Arrival Strategy
| Situation | Best move | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You fly into KTW | Use direct taxi/transfer if late or luggage-heavy; otherwise build a ZTM/rail route via the Silesian network | KTW is the main airport, but Mysłowice is not next to the terminal. |
| You fly into KRK | Use KRK only when flight timing, price or Kraków-side itinerary wins | It is a useful alternative, but a longer road transfer to Mysłowice. |
| You arrive by train | Start at Mysłowice station, then walk or use ZTM stops around Dworzec PKP | The station and the main tram/bus stop group are the same practical handoff. |
| You need local transport | Search ZTM by exact stop name: Dworzec PKP, Kościół, Targ Miejski, Bytomska Park | Stop names are more reliable than “bus station” language. |
| You need a long-distance coach | Search the operator ticket first; if no Mysłowice stop is offered, use Katowice Sądowa | Major coach networks concentrate in Katowice. |
| You need airport certainty | Pre-book taxi/transfer and give the driver the station or hotel address | Airport trips are regional transfers, not short city taxi rides. |
| You need Katowice or Sosnowiec | Use ZTM/GZM route planner and time tickets | Mysłowice is integrated with the metropolitan fare network. |
The strongest plan is to write down the exact next physical point: Mysłowice station, Mysłowice Dworzec PKP, Mysłowice Kościół, Katowice Sądowa, KTW Terminal C or the hotel entrance. Those names are what make the difference between a useful transfer plan and a generic one.
Airport Choices
| Airport | Use it when | Official details | Road distance to Mysłowice station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katowice Airport (KTW) | First airport to compare for Mysłowice, especially for Silesian-side itineraries | ul. Wolności 90, 42-625 Ożarowice; +48 32 39 27 000 | About 42.2 km / 35 min |
| Kraków Airport (KRK) | Good fallback when the flight is cheaper, later, earlier or tied to a Kraków trip | Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 Street, 32-083 Balice; +48 12 295 58 00 | About 63.1 km / 46 min |
KTW is the airport to put first because it is closer by road and sits in the same wider Silesian transport region. KRK can still be the better booking decision if the flight time is much better. For families, late arrivals and business trips, compare the flight saving against the extra taxi/transfer cost before choosing KRK only on airfare.
Katowice Airport To Mysłowice
Katowice Airport’s official contact page lists ul. Wolności 90, 42-625 Ożarowice and airport information at +48 32 39 27 000. The airport train page says Pyrzowice Lotnisko railway station is about 500 metres from the passenger terminals. That station is useful for regional rail planning, but it does not make Mysłowice an airport-rail one-seat journey.
The ZTM airport-line page is more important for public-route planning. It says the airport metrolines connect the GZM cities with Katowice Airport and that rides on those airport lines are possible with all ZTM tickets. The named lines include:
| Airport line | Published route context | How it helps Mysłowice |
|---|---|---|
| AP | Katowice Sądowa – Pyrzowice Port Lotniczy | Useful when routing through Katowice. |
| M11 | Katowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, Piekary Śląskie, Wojkowice, Bobrowniki, Ożarowice | Useful if the planner routes through Katowice-side stops. |
| M14 | Gliwice, Zbrosławice, Zabrze, Bytom, Tarnowskie Góry, Świerklaniec, Ożarowice, Mierzęcice | Mostly useful for west/north GZM connections. |
| M19 | Sosnowiec, Będzin, Psary, Mierzęcice | Often the most relevant airport-bus family to test from the Mysłowice/Sosnowiec side. |
| M116 | Piekary Śląskie and Bobrowniki to the airport | Niche for Mysłowice, but part of the airport-line network. |
For airport arrival, use one of three approaches:
- Taxi or private transfer: plan 240-350 PLN from KTW to Mysłowice station or central hotels; confirm the full price before departure.
- ZTM route: use the Transport GZM planner from Pyrzowice Port Lotniczy to Mysłowice Dworzec PKP or the hotel-side stop; a 120-minute ticket is often the first fare product to compare.
- Rail-assisted route: use airport rail only when the planner gives a clean connection; do not assume it is simpler than the airport bus line network.
The airport’s own taxi page names Katowice Airport Taxi as the official carrier, says taxis are in front of arrival Terminal C, and lists ordertaxi@gtlservice.com.pl. That is the airport-side source to use for controlled pickups.
Kraków Airport To Mysłowice
Kraków Airport is a stronger alternative than it looks on a map because flight choice can be better and the airport train can be convenient for trips involving Kraków. The official contact page lists John Paul II Krakow-Balice International Airport Ltd., Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 Street, 32-083 Balice and passenger information at +48 12 295 58 00.
For Mysłowice, KRK works best in these cases:
- Your flight is significantly cheaper or better timed than KTW.
- You are visiting Kraków before or after Mysłowice.
- You can connect through Kraków Główny or another rail handoff without a long wait.
- You pre-book a car and accept that the road transfer is about 63.1 km to Mysłowice station.
For a direct KRK-to-Mysłowice car, plan 350-520 PLN and agree the price before departure. Kraków Airport’s taxi page lists official taxi contact numbers and a long-distance pricing basis; for a Mysłowice transfer, pre-booking is better than treating it as an ordinary city taxi.
Rail Station And Local Hub
PKP PLK lists the station as:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Station name | Mysłowice |
| Address | POWSTAŃCÓW 14 |
| Postal city | 41-400 MYSŁOWICE |
| GPS | 50.2377703, 19.1415039 |
This station is the cleanest rail arrival point for the city. It is also the best local transport anchor because the Mysłowice Dworzec PKP stop group is immediately tied to the station area. If you are choosing a hotel for rail convenience, this is the point to map first.
The station-to-centre distances are short enough that walking can be fine for light luggage, but not every hotel entrance or business address is right beside the platforms:
| From Mysłowice station | Road distance | Taxi planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Mysłowice Kościół / central church-side area | About 1.7 km | 15-30 PLN |
| Mysłowice Targ Miejski | About 3.8 km | 20-40 PLN |
| Katowice centre | About 11.5 km | 45-90 PLN |
If your train arrives late, it is better to have a hotel-side taxi number or app quote ready. The distances are not huge, but late-night local availability is never something to build the whole plan around.
Bus, Tram And Coach Stops
The ZTM stop list makes the local structure clear: use Mysłowice Dworzec PKP as the main stop group and then choose other stops by district.
| Stop group | Lines shown in the checked ZTM stop list | Visitor use |
|---|---|---|
| Mysłowice Dworzec PKP | Trams 26, 34; buses 35, 44, 66, 76, 76N, 106, 149, 223, 292, 536, 788, 931, 972, M101 | Main station-side bus/tram handoff. |
| Mysłowice Kościół | 18, 26, 35, 150, 160, 935, M13 | Central church/Rynek-side movements. |
| Mysłowice Bytomska Park | Tram 34 | Tram-side access north of the station area. |
| Mysłowice Targ Miejski | 26, 106, 150, 219 | Market-side and district movement. |
| Mysłowice Cmentarz | 76, 76N, 160, 219, 223, 935, 972, 995, M13 | Useful for specific local addresses, not a first tourist anchor. |
| Brzezinka Centrum | 35, 44, 66, 76, 76N, 106, 149, 223, 292, 536, 788, 931, 972, M101 | District hub east/south-east of the centre. |
For long-distance coaches, use the exact stop printed on the ticket. In the official stop data checked for this article, the reliable city transport anchors are the ZTM stop network and PKP station, not a standalone coach-terminal building. If you are searching first for FlixBus-style or national/international coach routes, start with Katowice Sądowa and then connect to Mysłowice by train, tram/bus or taxi.
ZTM Tickets And Fares
Mysłowice uses the Transport GZM / ZTM tariff system. The official English price page shows an update timestamp of 31.12.2025 23:59, and the fare data used here is the 2026 fare set visible on the Transport GZM pages.
| Ticket | Normal | Reduced | Practical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-minute one-time paper ticket | 4.60 PLN | 2.30 PLN | Short ride after station arrival. |
| 20-minute one-time electronic ticket | 4.20 PLN | 2.10 PLN | Better if using app/account/contactless-style channel. |
| 40-minute one-time paper ticket | 5.60 PLN | 2.80 PLN | Short transfer with buffer. |
| 40-minute one-time electronic ticket | 5.20 PLN | 2.60 PLN | Good city-to-district fare. |
| 120-minute one-time paper ticket | 7.00 PLN | 3.50 PLN | Airport feeder routes, cross-city trips, transfer-heavy rides. |
| 120-minute one-time electronic ticket | 6.60 PLN | 3.30 PLN | Usually the first ticket to compare for complex routes. |
| Group 120-minute paper ticket | 13.80 PLN | 6.90 PLN | Up to five people for 120 minutes. |
| Group 120-minute electronic ticket | 12.80 PLN | 6.40 PLN | Better group value where available. |
The same price page also lists Trip Start/Stop fares, including 4.20 PLN / 2.10 PLN for over 15 to 20 minutes and 6.60 PLN / 3.30 PLN for over 60 up to 120 minutes. In visitor terms: use the official planner and fare channel you can operate confidently. For airport routes, the ZTM airport-line page says the metrolines are usable with all ZTM tickets, but you still need a route that fits the timetable.
Taxis And Ride-Hailing
Taxi wording for Mysłowice should be practical, not promotional. Airport transfers are the expensive rides; local station-to-centre moves are short.
| Taxi need | Planning range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mysłowice station to Kościół / central side | 15-30 PLN | About 1.7 km by road; useful with bags or rain. |
| Mysłowice station to Targ Miejski | 20-40 PLN | About 3.8 km by road. |
| Mysłowice to Katowice centre | 45-90 PLN | About 11.5 km by road from the station. |
| KTW to Mysłowice station/centre | 240-350 PLN | Main airport transfer range; use official airport taxi or pre-booked transfer. |
| KRK to Mysłowice station/centre | 350-520 PLN | Longer transfer; agree price before departure. |
| Late-night local ride | Live quote | Availability may be weaker than in Katowice. |
For app-based rides, treat Uber, Bolt or FREENOW as live-quote tools, not guaranteed infrastructure. A Bolt page-data check found Katowice context but no matching Mysłowice city page-data result in the checked endpoint, so the article should not promise app coverage in Mysłowice itself. In practice, open the app if you already use it, compare the live pickup time and price, and keep local taxi dispatch or a pre-booked transfer for airport deadlines.
Route Recipes
KTW to Mysłowice station or hotel
- If landing late, pre-book a direct airport taxi/private transfer to the hotel or Mysłowice station.
- If using public transport, search from Pyrzowice Port Lotniczy or the airport line stop to Mysłowice Dworzec PKP.
- Compare the route against the 120-minute ZTM ticket before buying separate products.
- For business or family travel, keep the 240-350 PLN direct-transfer range as the comfort benchmark.
KRK to Mysłowice
- Use KRK if the flight is clearly better than KTW or your itinerary includes Kraków.
- For rail, start with the airport train into Kraków Główny and then build the onward route toward Mysłowice.
- For direct car, agree the price before departure and plan 350-520 PLN.
- For late arrivals, avoid multi-leg public routes unless the planner shows a clean connection.
Train arrival at Mysłowice
- Use Mysłowice, POWSTAŃCÓW 14 as the rail address.
- For local transit, search Mysłowice Dworzec PKP in the ZTM planner.
- Use trams 26/34 or bus lines from the stop group if they match your district.
- Taxi to central hotels is a short ride; plan 15-30 PLN for the nearest central side.
Mysłowice to Katowice coach hub
- Search the coach ticket first; if Mysłowice is not offered, use Katowice Sądowa as the nearby major coach hub.
- Reach Katowice by rail/ZTM route or taxi depending on luggage and departure time.
- Budget 45-90 PLN for a taxi from Mysłowice station to central Katowice/Katowice-side coach access.
- Leave buffer for platform/stand finding at Katowice Sądowa.
Moving inside Mysłowice
- Use exact stop names, especially Dworzec PKP, Kościół, Bytomska Park, Targ Miejski and Brzezinka Centrum.
- Buy the ticket product that matches the expected ride time, not only the number of stops.
- Use trams 26/34 when they fit the corridor; they are part of the normal ZTM network.
- Use taxi for rain, heavy luggage and late evening connections.
Where To Stay For Transport
| Area | Best for | Transport note |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mysłowice station / Dworzec PKP | Train arrivals, short business trips, simple ZTM access | Best first choice when public transport matters. |
| Kościół / central side | Restaurants, city centre, short taxi ride from station | Good if you want to walk locally after arrival. |
| Targ Miejski side | Local errands and district access | Better with tram/bus planning than with rail-only thinking. |
| Brzezinka side | District stays and local family visits | Use Brzezinka Centrum and nearby ZTM stops; it is not a station-area stay. |
| Katowice base | Early coach, dense hotel choice, nightlife or airport bus access | Sensible if your main departure is Katowice Sądowa or a KTW airport line. |
For a first visit, choose the hotel by the next morning’s departure. If it is a train, stay near Mysłowice station. If it is a coach from Katowice, staying in Katowice may save stress. If it is an early KTW flight, pre-booking a transfer from Mysłowice can be better than changing hotels.
Common Mistakes
- Searching for a single “Mysłowice bus station” and missing the real ZTM stop structure.
- Treating Katowice Airport as a city-edge airport; it is about 42.2 km by road to Mysłowice station.
- Choosing KRK only because the ticket is cheaper, then losing the saving on a longer transfer.
- Forgetting that Mysłowice has trams, especially lines 26 and 34 around Dworzec PKP.
- Assuming a subway-style system exists because GZM pages use the word “metrolines” for metropolitan bus routes.
- Promising Uber/Bolt/FREENOW instead of checking live pickup availability.
- Ending the route plan at Katowice Sądowa without adding the Mysłowice-to-Katowice leg.
- Buying the wrong short ticket when a transfer-heavy ride needs a 120-minute product.
Sources
Source check date: 2026-07-16.
- https://portalpasazera.pl/en/KatalogStacji?stacja=MYS%C5%81OWICE
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- https://rj.transportgzm.pl/v2/rozklady/przystanek/stop/3513/
- https://transportgzm.pl/price-list/
- https://www.metropoliaztm.pl/en/s/cennik
- https://www.metropoliaztm.pl/en/s/taryfa-przewozu
- https://www.metropoliaztm.pl/en/s/linie-lotniskowe-2022
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FAQ
What is the main airport for Mysłowice?
Katowice Airport (KTW) is the first airport to compare for Mysłowice. It is about 42.2 km by road from Mysłowice station, while Kraków Airport (KRK) is about 63.1 km by road and works best when the flight is clearly better.
Where is Mysłowice railway station?
PKP PLK lists Mysłowice station at POWSTAŃCÓW 14, 41-400 MYSŁOWICE, with GPS coordinates 50.2377703, 19.1415039. The station is the main rail and local bus/tram handoff for visitors.
Does Mysłowice have a bus station?
For local transport, use the ZTM stop group Mysłowice Dworzec PKP rather than searching for a separate coach-terminal building. For long-distance coaches, search the carrier ticket; if Mysłowice is not offered, use nearby Katowice Sądowa.
Does Mysłowice have trams or subway-style urban rail?
Mysłowice has trams and buses in the ZTM/GZM network, but no subway-style urban rail. The checked ZTM stop list shows tram lines 26 and 34 at Mysłowice Dworzec PKP.
How much is a taxi from Katowice Airport to Mysłowice?
Plan about 240-350 PLN for a direct taxi or private transfer from KTW to Mysłowice station or central hotels. The airport’s official taxi rank is in front of arrival Terminal C.
Can I use Uber or Bolt in Mysłowice?
Use ride-hailing apps only after they show a live pickup and price. Katowice has stronger app context than Mysłowice in the checked source set, so local taxi dispatch or a pre-booked airport transfer is safer for important trips.
