- 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
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
69
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Ostrava will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 69 trains that leave Prague for Ostrava on Wed, Jun 17, 61 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín)
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín)
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SC 511Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. 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 $11, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Prague to Ostrava:
A train is $0.63 (€0.51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Ostrava costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
The journey is about 7m faster (3h 48m by train vs 3h 55m by car) and roughly $62 (€50) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€13) vs $79 (€64)). 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 RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Intercity, DSB, 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 Prague to Ostrava trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) | 9:21 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h41 | 1:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 503 | 9:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 12:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) | 9:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 1:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 115 | 10:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 1:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1253 | 10:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h25 | 1:48 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1253 | 10:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h32 | 1:55 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1253 | 10:30 AM Praha-Libeň | 3h25 | 1:55 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1253 | 10:30 AM Praha-Libeň | 3h18 | 1:48 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) | 11:21 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h41 | 3:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1255 | 11:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h33 | 2:56 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1255 | 11:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h26 | 2:49 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1255 | 11:30 AM Praha-Libeň | 3h19 | 2:49 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1255 | 11:30 AM Praha-Libeň | 3h26 | 2:56 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 505 | 11:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 2:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) | 11:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 3:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 143 | 12:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 3:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h28 | 3:51 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 3:58 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h21 | 3:51 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h28 | 3:58 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) | 1:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h41 | 5:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 507 | 1:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 4:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) | 1:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 5:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 117 | 2:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 5:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 2:25 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h40 | 6:05 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 2:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h24 | 6:05 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 3:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h43 | 7:04 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 511 | 3:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 6:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 3:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h23 | 7:04 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 145 | 4:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 7:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 4:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h44 | 8:05 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 4:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h24 | 8:05 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 5:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h42 | 9:03 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE415 | 5:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h39 | 9:02 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE415 | 5:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h32 | 8:55 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE415 | 5:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h25 | 8:55 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE415 | 5:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h32 | 9:02 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 515 | 5:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 8:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 5:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h22 | 9:03 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 547 | 6:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 9:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) | 7:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h41 | 11:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h38 | 11:01 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h29 | 10:52 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 7:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h31 | 11:01 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 7:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h22 | 10:52 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 517 | 7:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 10:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) | 7:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 11:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Vienna -> Cracow) | 8:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 7h44 | 4:05 AM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 1 transfer | |
LE419-PL | 9:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h32 | 12:55 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE419-PL | 9:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h39 | 1:02 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE419-PL | 9:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h25 | 12:55 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE419-PL | 9:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 3h32 | 1:02 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 9:45 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h16 | 1:01 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN 443 | 10:16 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h52 | 2:08 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) | 5:21 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h39 | 9:00 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h19 | 9:00 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 241 | 5:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h20 | 9:12 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 113 | 6:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 9:43 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1215 · LE411-PL | 6:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h33 | 11:58 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE1215 · LE1253 | 6:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h30 | 1:55 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE1215 · LE413-PL | 6:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h33 | 3:58 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 123 · EC 206 | 7:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h05 | 11:13 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 7:21 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 3h39 | 11:00 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 7:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h19 | 11:00 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 141 | 8:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 11:43 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 11:58 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h28 | 11:51 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:30 AM Praha-Libeň | 3h28 | 11:58 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:30 AM Praha-Libeň | 3h21 | 11:51 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Prague to Ostrava run on average 62 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 59 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 62 |
Direct trains 59 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:55 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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