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Compare bus and train for Ostrava to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ostrava to Katowice
Compare the available ways to get from Ostrava to Katowice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ostrava to Katowice:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostrava to Katowice costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 0m 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 Ostrava to Katowice
How to get from Ostrava to Katowice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ostrava to Katowice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Ostrava -> Cracow)3:30 PM 1h30 Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) 5:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
(Ostrava -> Cracow)3:30 PM 1h30 Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) 5:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:30 PM 1h00 Ostrava 12:30 AM Katowice $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)1:04 PM 2h43 Ostrava-Svinov station 3:47 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy (Katowice Airport) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 345 · IC 1139:49 AM 2h18 Ostrava hlavní nádraží 12:07 PM Katowice station $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 1139:46 AM 2h21 Ostrava hlavní nádraží 12:07 PM Katowice station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
(Ostrava -> Cracow)1:30 AM 1h30 Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) 3:00 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
(Ostrava -> Cracow)1:30 PM 1h30 Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) 3:00 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:15 PM 1h05 Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) 5:20 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ostrava to Katowice:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostrava to Katowice costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostrava and Katowice as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ostrava hlavní nádraží and arrive in Katowice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) and arrive in Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, D.M.D. Group, Ecolines, Autolux, BTA Bus, KLR, LikeBus, LikeBus to go to Katowice by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s. to go to Katowice by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, D.M.D. Group, Ecolines, Autolux, BTA Bus, KLR, LikeBus, LikeBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s..
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