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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 $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brno to Ostrava
Compare the available ways to get from Brno to Ostrava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Ostrava:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Ostrava costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $44 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.
Travel optionsfrom Brno to Ostrava
How to get from Brno to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brno to Ostrava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:00 PM 2h45 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) 2:45 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:00 PM 2h45 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) 2:45 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
76988501:30 PM 1h30 Brno 3:00 PM Ostrava $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R 915 · SC 5177:21 PM 3h25 Brno hlavní nádraží 10:46 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín)9:02 PM 2h17 Brno hlavní nádraží 11:19 PM Ostrava-Svinov station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 1107 (Brno -> Bohumín)8:02 AM 2h18 Brno hlavní nádraží 10:20 AM Ostrava-Svinov station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 PM 3h00 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) 11:05 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:10 PM 2h05 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) 11:15 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM 2h10 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) 12:00 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Ostrava:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Ostrava costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 15 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, East Express, Musil Tour, LikeBus, LuxBus, Euroticket, LikeBus to go to Ostrava by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Ostrava by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, East Express, Musil Tour, LikeBus, LuxBus, Euroticket, LikeBus.
- 19 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s..
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