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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Ostrava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Ostrava:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Ostrava costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
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How to get from Kraków to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Ostrava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE414-PL10:16 AM2h54Kraków Główny1:10 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
LE418-PL2:30 PM2h40Kraków Główny5:10 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 205 · Os 293410:21 AM2h03Kraków Główny12:24 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží$281One-way1 transfer
Other options
LE414-PL10:16 AM3h01Kraków Główny1:17 PMOstrava-Svinov station$91One-way0 transfers
LE418-PL2:30 PM2h47Kraków Główny5:17 PMOstrava-Svinov station$81One-way0 transfers
IC 20510:21 AM2h20Kraków Główny12:41 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží$281One-way0 transfers
(Cracow -> Ostrava)9:00 AM3h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:10 PMOstrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)$161One-way0 transfers
(Cracow -> Ostrava)10:50 AM3h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:00 PMOstrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)$131One-way0 transfers
(Cracow -> Ostrava)9:30 AM2h40Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport)12:10 PMOstrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Ostrava:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Ostrava costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Ostrava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Ostrava hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).
- Travel with Leo Express, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity to go to Ostrava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, AGAT to go to Ostrava by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Leo Express, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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