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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
$29
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava without transferring at least once.
IC 744+
EC 100
IC 1244 · IC 406
IC 642 · EC 204
IC 744 · EC 100
IC 1244 · EN 406
IC 744+
EC 100
IC 640+
EC 130+
RJ 252
IC 744 · EC 100
IC 640 · rj 252 · EC 130
IC 646+
EC 102Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $211.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 7m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $187 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava costing on average $211 (€171).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Flight takes on average 14h 7m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€40). The journey takes 3h 48m versus 3h 26m 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.
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 Vienna International Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 546+ RJ 252+ EC 130 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 5h39 | 2:13 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ EC 204 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 6h40 | 3:14 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 546 · rj 254 · EC 115 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 5h09 | 1:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJX 254+ IC 546+ EC 115 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 5h09 | 1:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 27144 · R 2316 · Os 4209 · R 888 | 8:41 AM Vienna Airport | 5h02 | 1:43 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 640 · rj 252 · EC 130 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 3h39 | 2:13 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 252+ EC 130+ IC 640 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 3h39 | 2:13 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 642 · EC 204 | 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 3h40 | 3:14 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 642+ EC 204 | 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 3h40 | 3:14 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 646 · EC 102 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h40 | 5:14 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 102+ IC 646 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h40 | 5:14 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 740 · EC 202 | 3:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h39 | 7:13 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 740+ EC 202 | 3:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h39 | 7:13 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 744 · EC 100 | 5:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h39 | 9:13 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 744+ EC 100 | 5:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h39 | 9:13 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 746 · rj 52 · EN 443 | 6:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h34 | 2:08 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 27304 · R 2356 · rj 270 · EN 443 | 6:41 PM Vienna Airport | 7h27 | 2:08 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 1244 · EN 406 | 10:34 PM Vienna Airport | 4h11 | 2:45 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vienna International Airport to Ostrava run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (228 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 141 miles (228 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 6:34 AM |
Last train 10:02 PM |
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A major post-industrial heritage site with exhibitions in former ironworks and mine buildings; one of Ostrava’s signature cultural attractions.
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The historic main square with civic buildings, fountains, and an easy starting point for exploring central Ostrava.
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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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