- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostrava to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostrava to Budapest will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 10 trains that leave Ostrava for Budapest on Fri, Jun 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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.
EC 207 · rj 175
R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
R 1116 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)
EC 131
R 1108 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
EC 103 · rj 277
EC 205 · EC 279
EC 203 · rj 275
EC 207 · rj 175
EC 131Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 3m. 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 bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $455 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 31m Average total duration 15h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Ostrava to Budapest:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostrava to Budapest costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $418 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ostrava to Budapest costing on average $455 (€371).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Flight takes on average 15h 31m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with České dráhy, PKP Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ostrava to Budapest trains for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 107 · R 7636 · R 9919 · D 9309 | 6:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 12h19 | 7:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, June 12 | |||||
R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:41 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 7h17 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
R 1108 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:41 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 7h17 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
EC 203 · rj 275 | 8:43 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 2:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
EC 103 · rj 277 | 10:43 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 4:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
R 1116 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:41 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 7h17 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
EC 205 · EC 279 | 12:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 6:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
EC 131 | 1:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 6h06 | 7:49 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 347 · Ex 616 · EC 281 | 1:49 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 6h39 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 2 transfers | |
EC 207 · rj 175 | 4:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ostrava to Budapest run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average train duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 45m |
First train 12:49 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
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