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Freight Ostrava → Katowice

Freight Ostrava → Katowice

Knapek Spedition arranges road freight from Ostrava to Katowice (about 90 km, usually under 2 hours) – pallets, steel products, part loads and full truckloads with CMR liability cover. The route crosses into Poland at Věřňovice / Gorzyczki (D1 – A1). Vehicle within 24 hours, price confirmed within 30 minutes on +420 722 311 499.

Distanceapprox. 90 km
Usual transit timeunder 2 hours
Border crossingVěřňovice / Gorzyczki (D1 – A1)
Destination countryPoland
Typical cargosteel, automotive parts
We arrange road freight on the Ostrava → Katowice route – pallets, steel products, part loads and full truckloads, in both directions. A vehicle is usually ready within 24 hours.

How does the Ostrava → Katowice route run?

From Ostrava we take the D1 via Bohumín to the Věřňovice – Gorzyczki border crossing, then the Polish A1 motorway past Rybnik and Żory to the Sośnica interchange near Gliwice, from where the A4 leads into Katowice. The route is about 90 km.

Thanks to the short distance a vehicle can do several runs a day. The route suits shuttle supply of production lines as well as quick deliveries within a single morning.

Where do we load and unload between Ostrava and Katowice?

In the Moravian-Silesian Region we load in the industrial zones of Mošnov near the airport, Hrabová and Hrušov in Ostrava, and in Bohumín, Karviná, Třinec, Frýdek-Místek and Nošovice.

In Poland we unload in Katowice and across the Silesian metropolitan area – Gliwice, Tychy, Sosnowiec, Dąbrowa Górnicza and Mysłowice – and at the logistics parks near Pyrzowice airport. Many deliveries go to companies in the Katowice Special Economic Zone.

What is shipped between Ostrava and Katowice?

The Ostrava region and Upper Silesia share a tradition of heavy industry and steelmaking, so steel products, machine parts, automotive components, building materials and packaging dominate the route.

For long or heavy steel items we arrange a flatbed or a side-loading trailer; for palletised goods a curtain-sided truck or a van.

What to watch out for on the Ostrava → Katowice route

  • Poland charges the e-TOLL for vehicles over 3.5 t; in the Czech Republic the electronic toll is charged on the D1.
  • In Poland vehicles over 12 t may not drive on public holidays from 08:00 to 22:00, and in the summer season also on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Since 2025 Christmas Eve is a public holiday in Poland too.
  • In the Czech Republic vehicles over 7.5 t do not drive on Sundays and public holidays 13:00–22:00. Dates are in our driving ban calendar.
  • The Katowice conurbation is congested at peak times, especially on the A4 and the DTŚ expressway, so unloading is planned outside rush hours.

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Regular transport on the Ostrava → Katowice route? We agree fixed loading days, rates for a longer period and transport there and back if needed — regular transport or get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

How long does freight from Ostrava to Katowice take?
The route is about 90 km and the usual transit time is under 2 hours.
Which way does the truck go from Ostrava to Katowice?
On the D1 via Bohumín to the Věřňovice – Gorzyczki crossing, on the A1 past Rybnik to Gliwice and on the A4 into Katowice.
Is customs clearance needed for transport to Poland?
No. The Czech Republic and Poland are in the EU and Schengen. Goods in free circulation travel without customs formalities – a delivery note or invoice and the CMR consignment note, which we issue, are enough.
What toll is charged in Poland?
Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the toll in the electronic e-TOLL system. It is always included in our quote.
When are trucks banned in Poland?
Vehicles over 12 t do not drive on public holidays from 08:00 to 22:00 and in summer on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Polish holidays include 3 May, 15 August, 1 and 11 November and, since 2025, 24 December.
Can you do several Ostrava → Katowice runs a day?
Yes. At around 90 km a vehicle can manage three or more rounds a day, which is why the route is often used for shuttle supply.
Do you carry steel products to Upper Silesia?
Yes – sheets, profiles, tubes and coils. We arrange a flatbed or trailer suitable for crane or side loading.
Do you also serve Gliwice, Tychy and Sosnowiec?
Yes, the whole Silesian metropolitan area including Gliwice, Tychy, Sosnowiec, Bytom, Dąbrowa Górnicza and the logistics parks near Pyrzowice airport.
Do you load in Třinec, Karviná or Frýdek-Místek?
Yes, anywhere in the Moravian-Silesian Region. From Třinec and Karviná we take the shortest way to the border via Bohumín or via the Chotěbuz – Cieszyn crossing.
Do driver posting rules apply to transport to Katowice?
No. Ostrava → Katowice is bilateral international transport, which is exempt from posting under the EU Mobility Package.
Can you deliver the same morning?
Yes. When loading in Ostrava is early, the shipment is usually in Katowice by noon – even faster by van.
Do you also go to Kraków?
Yes. From Katowice we continue on the A4 to Kraków, and shipments for Katowice and Kraków can be combined in one run.
Which vehicles do you arrange on the Ostrava → Katowice route?
Vans up to 3.5 t for urgent shipments, 7.5-tonne and rigid trucks for distribution, curtain-sided trucks and flatbeds for steel.
Can you arrange transport from Poland to Ostrava?
Yes. We run in both directions and combine return loads from Upper Silesia with trips to the Ostrava region.
How is the shipment insured?
The carrier is liable for the goods under the CMR Convention. For more valuable goods we can arrange additional cargo insurance.
Is regular transport on the Ostrava → Katowice route possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport on the Ostrava → Katowice route we agree fixed loading days and, if you wish, transport there and back so the vehicle does not return empty. Regular shipments run at a rate agreed for a longer period.
Knapek Spedition Freight forwarding and road transport, Břeclav · Updated 29. 9. 2026