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Compare train and bus for Ostrava to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. 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 train costs an average of €22, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Ostrava to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Ostrava to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ostrava to Bratislava:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ostrava to Bratislava costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €41. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 2m 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 Ostrava to Bratislava
How to get from Ostrava to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ostrava to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 207 · rj 1754:43 PM 3h19 Ostrava hlavní nádraží 8:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
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EC 207 · rj 1754:43 PM 3h19 Ostrava hlavní nádraží 8:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EC 207 · rj 1754:43 PM 3h19 Ostrava hlavní nádraží 8:02 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
EN 4071:39 AM 4h23 Ostrava hlavní nádraží 6:02 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 1124 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava)4:41 PM 5h06 Ostrava-Svinov station 9:47 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 1311:43 PM 3h24 Ostrava hlavní nádraží 5:07 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM 5h05 Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) 8:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus1:10 AM 3h35 Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) 4:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
(Cracow -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava)1:55 AM 8h25 Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) 10:20 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ostrava to Bratislava:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ostrava to Bratislava costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostrava and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ostrava hlavní nádraží and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) and arrive in Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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