- Must visit
The Small World of Technology U6
Large science and technology museum in a former power station, with hands-on exhibits about industry, energy, and invention for all ages.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Ostrava will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 19 buses that leave Budapest for Ostrava on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 7 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 52m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Ostrava:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $203 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average $237 (€195).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Flight takes on average 13h 52m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€62). The journey takes 6h 49m versus 4h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:04PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:04PM | Duration 7h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 8h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Ostrava buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h25 | 11:05 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h05 | 12:25 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h05 | 12:25 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 9h05 | 2:15 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h20 | 2:15 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h00 | 2:15 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h30 | 3:20 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 7h05 | 4:35 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 6h55 | 4:35 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 6h20 | 4:35 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 6h05 | 4:35 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h29 | 7:19 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 11:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h09 | 7:19 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 8h55 | 1:20 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h20 | 1:20 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h14 | 7:04 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h35 | 7:30 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h15 | 7:30 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 7h49 | 7:04 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to Ostrava run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Ostrava — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ostrava trip today.
Large science and technology museum in a former power station, with hands-on exhibits about industry, energy, and invention for all ages.
Interactive science center in Dolní Vítkovice with modern exhibitions on nature, civilization, and technology, especially good for families.
Major mining museum with underground tours and rescue service history, located on Landek Hill near one of Europe’s oldest mining sites.
Main central square lined with historic facades, museums, and monuments, making it the natural starting point for exploring old Ostrava.
Lively pedestrian street with shops, events, and major public buildings, reflecting the everyday rhythm of the city center.
Redeveloped riverside quarter of former slaughterhouses and galleries, now a creative district blending architecture, art, and public space.
Hearty potato pancakes fried crisp and often served with sauerkraut, garlic, or smoked meat. A beloved Silesian comfort food common in Ostrava pubs.
Potato dumplings filled with smoked meat and served with cabbage and onion. A filling Czech-Silesian staple found in traditional restaurants.
Tender beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually with bread dumplings. A classic celebratory Czech dish widely eaten in Ostrava.
Elegant fine dining focused on modern Czech and European cuisine with polished service. A leading upscale restaurant in central Ostrava.
Well-known brewery restaurant serving hearty Czech dishes and house beer in a lively traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Established stylish restaurant known for grilled meats, Czech favorites, and a broad menu in a relaxed, dependable city-center atmosphere.
More affordable than Prague. Hotels, dining, and public transport are generally cheaper, making Ostrava good value for city breaks and everyday travel costs.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, round up or add 5-10%. Small tips are appreciated for taxis and cafes, usually by rounding up the bill.
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Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) -> Masarykovo náměstí, Ostrava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Ostrava by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ostrava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Ostrava buses use the Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás to Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) station pair, with some services arriving at Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Ostrava bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) is 5 km from Ostrava city centre. Public transport options include:
Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) has practical services for this route, including Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov).
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