- 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
$11
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Ostrava will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 26 buses that leave Kraków for Ostrava on Thu, Jul 30, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.

(Cracow -> Ostrava)
(Cracow -> Ostrava)
(Cracow -> Ostrava)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Kraków to Ostrava:
A bus is $0.63 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Ostrava costing on average $11 (€11).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€10) compared to roughly $33 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€23). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 0m 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, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BUS TRANS INTERNATIONAL | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Ostrava buses for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h40 | 7:25 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h05 | 8:50 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 8:20 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) | 6:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h10 | 9:10 PM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 2h40 | 8:50 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 3h10 | 9:45 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h40 | 9:45 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Kraków, Airport | 2h10 | 9:45 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Kraków, Airport | 2h20 | 11:00 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h30 | 11:10 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h05 | 12:35 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 2h40 | 12:35 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Vienna) | 10:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h10 | 1:55 AM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 30 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h15 | 10:00 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h10 | 11:10 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) | 9:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h10 | 12:10 PM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 12:35 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) | 10:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h10 | 2:00 PM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h15 | 2:40 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h45 | 2:40 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) | 2:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h10 | 5:40 PM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 5:25 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h40 | 6:00 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kraków to Ostrava run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€8) but you can travel from only $5 (€5) by train.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€8) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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 Kraków 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 Kraków to Ostrava buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) station pair, with some services arriving at Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov). Use this guide to compare Kraków and Ostrava bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: 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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