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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 $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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 $15.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 1h 13m 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)9:30 AM1h30Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)11:00 AMPyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D)$101One-way0 transfers
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(Ostrava -> Cracow)9:30 AM1h30Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)11:00 AMPyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:30 PM1h00Ostrava12:30 AMKatowice$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)1:04 PM2h43Ostrava-Svinov station3:47 PMPyrzowice, Port Lotniczy (Katowice Airport)$181One-way0 transfers
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)1:04 PM2h44Ostrava-Svinov station3:48 PMPyrzowice, Port Lotniczy (Katowice Airport)$181One-way0 transfers
EC 1069:20 AM1h56Ostrava hlavní nádraží11:16 AMKatowice station$321One-way0 transfers
4:15 PM1h05Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)5:20 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM1h05Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)12:00 PMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 AM1h05Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)3:25 AMKatowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy)$121One-way0 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 $15.
Other travel options to Katowice take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 25 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 České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), PKP Intercity to go to Katowice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Autolux, BlaBlaCar, D.M.D. Group, Ecolines to go to Katowice by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), PKP Intercity.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Autolux, BlaBlaCar, D.M.D. Group, Ecolines.
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