# KTW — Katowice (Katowice Airport (Pyrzowice))

> KTW (Katowice Airport (Pyrzowice)) is the main international airport serving Katowice, Poland. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/ktw-katowice

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take Airport Express (WKD) bus to Katowice central station
- **Typical fare:** PLN 27
- **Journey time:** 50 min
- **Pickup point:** Bay outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Confirm the correct company; avoid tout offers inside
- **Fare reality (KTW → Katowice Dworzec):** expected PLN 27 (bus) / PLN 130–180 taxi · concerning PLN 250+ · likely scam PLN 400+ unlicensed
- **Overall risk:** low — 30km from city — shuttle bus and Bolt only realistic options. Little scam pressure.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of KTW, ranked

1. **Airport Express shuttle** _(recommended)_ — cost PLN 27, journey 50 min, wait Every 60–90 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest; Direct
   - Cons: Infrequent
2. **Bolt / Uber** _(recommended)_ — cost PLN 130–PLN 180, journey 40 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Pricy long trip
3. **Official taxi** — cost PLN 150–PLN 220, journey 40 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Expensive
4. **PKS regional bus** — cost PLN 15, journey 90 min, wait Sparse, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Rare

## First 30 minutes after landing at KTW

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags
3. Walk to shuttle bay
4. Buy ticket from driver
5. Ride 50 min to Katowice

## Common scams at KTW

- **Fake shuttle rep** (low risk): Offers "official" transfer at higher rate _How to avoid:_ Buy at counter or driver directly

## Payment warnings at KTW

- Card widely accepted; small PLN notes useful

## Arrival checklist for KTW

- Contactless card
- Bolt app
- Cash backup

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Last updated: June 2026

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