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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Ostrava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Ostrava:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Ostrava costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $76 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 3h 42m versus 2h 39m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Ostrava
How to get from Bratislava to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Ostrava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · R 1107 (Brno -> Bohumín)5:17 AM5h19Bratislava hlavná stanica10:36 AMOstrava-Svinov station$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · R 1107 (Brno -> Bohumín)5:17 AM5h19Bratislava hlavná stanica10:36 AMOstrava-Svinov station$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus1:00 AM3h35Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:35 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · R 1113 (Brno -> Bohumín)8:26 AM5h09Bratislava hlavná stanica1:35 PMOstrava-Svinov station$241One-way1 transfer
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) · R 1121 (Brno -> Bohumín)12:26 PM5h09Bratislava hlavná stanica5:35 PMOstrava-Svinov station$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:40 AM3h55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy9:35 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM5h05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy2:45 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM4h30Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:20 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Ostrava:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Ostrava costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Ostrava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in Ostrava-Svinov station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Ostrava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Slovak Lines Express a.s. to go to Ostrava by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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