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Compare train and bus for Katowice to Ostrava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Katowice to Ostrava
Compare the available ways to get from Katowice to Ostrava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Ostrava:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Ostrava costing on average $21 (€18).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 22m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Katowice to Ostrava
How to get from Katowice to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Katowice to Ostrava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
12:55 PM 1h45 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 2:40 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:55 PM 1h45 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 2:40 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:40 PM 1h05 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 9:45 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)11:32 AM 3h20 Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy (Katowice Airport) 2:52 PM Ostrava-Svinov station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 116 · R 3488:09 AM 1h59 Katowice station 10:08 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží $12 1 One-way 1 transfer- IC 116
8:09 AM 2h04 Katowice station 10:13 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:50 AM 1h10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 10:00 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:50 PM 1h10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 6:00 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:00 AM 1h10 Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) 11:10 AM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Ostrava:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Ostrava costing on average $21 (€18).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Katowice and Ostrava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Katowice station and arrive in Ostrava hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).
- Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Ecolines, Infobus to go to Ostrava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s. to go to Ostrava by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Ecolines, Infobus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s..
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