How to travel from Brno to Ostrava

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Compare train and bus for Brno to Ostrava

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brno to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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$13

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$10

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$45

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2h 55m

Average total duration

2h 25m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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1h 46m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Brno to Ostrava is a bus with an average price of $13.

This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Ostrava:

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Ostrava costing on average $16.

The fastest way to travel from Brno to Ostrava is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brno and Ostrava including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brno to Ostrava among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 46m 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.

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from Brno to Ostrava

How to get from Brno to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brno to Ostrava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 AM2h05
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    4:20 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 AM2h05
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    4:20 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 AM2h05
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    4:20 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín)
    6:02 AM2h31
    Brno hlavní nádraží
    8:33 AMOstrava-Svinov station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)
    7:02 AM2h32
    Brno hlavní nádraží
    9:34 AMOstrava-Svinov station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín)
    9:02 PM2h32
    Brno hlavní nádraží
    11:34 PMOstrava-Svinov station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM2h05
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    9:35 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:50 PM2h05
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    3:55 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 PM2h05
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    11:15 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brno to Ostrava

Travel to Ostrava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brno to Ostrava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brno and Ostrava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brno to Ostrava is a bus with an average price of $13.

This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Ostrava:

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Ostrava costing on average $16.

The fastest way to travel from Brno to Ostrava is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 3m.

The distance from Brno to Ostrava is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Brno to Ostrava is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brno and Ostrava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brno to Ostrava:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brno hlavní nádraží and arrive in Ostrava-Svinov station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brno to Ostrava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy to go to Ostrava by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Ostrava by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brno to Ostrava with the following travel companies:
  • 20 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s..
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Brno to Ostrava often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Vienna, Kraków, Katowice, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ostrava and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ostrava to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ostrava, visitors can enjoy the vibrant nightlife at Stodolní Street, attend events at the Gong Concert Hall, or explore scenic trails along the Ostravice River. For cultural experiences, the New City Hall Observation Tower offers panoramic city views, while the Antonín Dvořák Theatre presents opera, ballet, and drama. Key sights include Landek Park, showcasing mining history, Ostrava Zoo, Dolní Vítkovice, an educational complex, Ostrava City Museum, and the historic Silesian Ostrava Castle.
For a full experience of Ostrava, including exploring its industrial heritage, cultural sites, and local cuisine, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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