- Must visit
The Lower Vítkovice Area
A major post-industrial heritage site with exhibitions in former ironworks and mine buildings; one of Ostrava’s signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pardubice to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pardubice to Ostrava will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Pardubice for Ostrava on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pardubice to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $4, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Pardubice to Ostrava:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pardubice to Ostrava costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
The journey is about 21m faster (2h 28m by train vs 2h 49m by car) and roughly $46 (€38) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $57 (€47)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pardubice to Ostrava trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) | 6:40 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h20 | 9:00 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 241 | 6:52 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h20 | 9:12 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 113 | 7:11 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h32 | 9:43 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 123 · EC 206 | 8:11 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 3h02 | 11:13 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 8:40 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h20 | 11:00 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 141 | 9:11 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h32 | 11:43 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE411-PL | 9:22 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 11:51 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE411-PL | 9:22 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 11:58 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 503 | 10:28 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h18 | 12:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) | 10:40 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 1:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 115 | 11:11 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h32 | 1:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1253 | 11:22 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 1:55 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1253 | 11:22 AM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 1:48 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1255 | 12:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h27 | 2:49 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1255 | 12:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h34 | 2:56 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 505 | 12:28 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h18 | 2:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) | 12:40 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 3:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE413-PL | 1:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 3:58 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE413-PL | 1:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 3:51 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) | 2:40 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 5:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 3:40 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h25 | 6:05 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 4:40 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h24 | 7:04 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 5:40 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h25 | 8:05 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE415-PL | 6:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 9:02 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE415-PL | 6:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 8:55 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 6:40 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h23 | 9:03 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 8:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h30 | 10:52 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 8:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h39 | 11:01 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) | 8:40 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 11:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1265 | 9:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h57 | 12:19 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1265 | 9:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h49 | 12:11 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE419-PL | 10:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 12:55 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE419-PL | 10:22 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 1:02 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:45 PM Pardubice hlavní nádraží | 2h16 | 1:01 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pardubice to Ostrava run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 11:53 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.
A major post-industrial heritage site with exhibitions in former ironworks and mine buildings; one of Ostrava’s signature cultural attractions.
An interactive science museum in the Lower Vítkovice complex, popular with families and visitors interested in hands-on exhibits.
The city museum on Masaryk Square, covering local history, archaeology, art, and the development of Ostrava.
Ostrava’s best-known entertainment street, famous for nightlife and the atmosphere of the surrounding city center.
A vast regenerated industrial district combining heritage, events, museums, and photogenic architecture.
The historic main square with civic buildings, fountains, and an easy starting point for exploring central Ostrava.
A large round sweet pastry from nearby Moravia-Silesia, traditionally topped with pear jam, poppy seeds, quark, or plum butter. It is one of the region’s best-known baked specialties.
A famous regional gingerbread-style pastry from nearby Štramberk, shaped like rolled ears and protected as a traditional specialty. It is closely associated with the wider Moravian-Silesian region.
Crisp potato pancakes seasoned with garlic and marjoram, commonly eaten across Czechia and very popular in local pubs and traditional eateries in Ostrava.
A well-known Ostrava restaurant with polished service, stylish interiors, and a stronger upscale reputation than many casual spots. Best known for refined Mexican-inspired dining and cocktails.
A popular modern bistro in central Ostrava known for creative Czech and international plates, quality ingredients, and a relaxed contemporary atmosphere.
A classic choice for traditional Czech and Moravian cuisine in a rustic setting. It is a strong pick for trying dumplings, pork dishes, soups, and regional hospitality.
Cheaper than Prague for hotels and dining. Public transport and casual meals are good value for most visitors.
About 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up and told to the server. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes; not expected for counter service.
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