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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Ostrava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $279.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Budapest to Ostrava:
A bus is $0.99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average $37.
A bus is $243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average $279.
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $112 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75. The journey takes 7h 34m versus 4h 55m 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 Budapest to Ostrava
How to get from Budapest to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Ostrava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Budapest -> Prague) · R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)11:10 PM8h09Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás7:19 AMOstrava-Svinov station$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
(Budapest -> Prague) · R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)11:10 PM8h09Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás7:19 AMOstrava-Svinov station$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LO534 · LO5018:25 AM5h45Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport2:10 PMLeos Janacek Ostrava Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)7:58 AM7h22Budapest-Kelenfoeld3:20 PMOstrava-Svinov station$391One-way1 transfer
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)7:58 AM7h37Budapest-Kelenfoeld3:35 PMOstrava-Svinov station$391One-way1 transfer
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1131 (Brno -> Bohumín)2:58 PM7h23Budapest-Kelenfoeld10:21 PMOstrava-Svinov station$471One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)10:50 PM8h29Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar7:19 AMOstrava-Svinov station$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:30 PM6h05Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás4:35 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 PM6h20Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar4:35 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Ostrava:
A bus is $0.99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average $37.
A bus is $243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average $279.
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Ostrava as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Leos Janacek Ostrava Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Nyugati and arrive in Ostrava-Svinov station.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Ostrava by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Ostrava by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ostrava by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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