Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Prague to Ostrava?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Ostrava: Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Ostrava-Svinov station. Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).

Which travel companies can get me from Prague to Ostrava?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Ostrava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Intercity, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD) to go to Ostrava by train. Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Musil Tour to go to Ostrava by bus.

Can I find a direct route between Prague and Ostrava?

Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Ostrava with the following travel companies: 59 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Intercity, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD). 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Musil Tour.

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The best way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

R 899 · Os 3331 · Os 3001
9:32 PM7h36
Prague hlavní nádraží
5:08 AMOstrava hlavní nádraží
$161One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

R 899 · Os 3331 · Os 3001
9:32 PM7h36
Prague hlavní nádraží
5:08 AMOstrava hlavní nádraží
$161One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

SC 513
4:30 PM3h09
Prague hlavní nádraží
7:39 PMOstrava-Svinov station
$261One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov)
5:41 AM3h19
Prague hlavní nádraží
9:00 AMOstrava-Svinov station
$191One-way
0 transfers
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov)
11:41 AM3h21
Prague hlavní nádraží
3:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station
$191One-way
0 transfers
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
9:41 AM3h21
Prague hlavní nádraží
1:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station
$191One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus
7:40 AM4h05
Praha, Černý Most
11:45 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
7:10 AM4h35
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:45 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:45 PM4h35
Praha, Roztyly
3:20 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $7.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Driving
$16 Average price Cheapest	$17 Average price	$78 Average price (fuel + tolls)
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is a train with an average price of $16.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Ostrava:

A train is $0.63 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Ostrava costing on average $17.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Prague and Ostrava including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Ostrava among Omio's users.

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How to get from Prague to Ostrava

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Prague to Ostrava, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Prague to Ostrava and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Ostrava including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is a train with an average price of $16.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Ostrava:

A train is $0.63 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Ostrava costing on average $17.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 43m.

The distance from Prague to Ostrava is approximately 172 miles (278 km).

The average frequency per day from Prague to Ostrava is:

Around 62 trains per day.
Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Ostrava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Ostrava:

Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Ostrava-Svinov station.
Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Ostrava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Intercity, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD) to go to Ostrava by train.
Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Musil Tour to go to Ostrava by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Ostrava with the following travel companies:

59 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Intercity, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Musil Tour.

Omio customers who travel from Prague to Ostrava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Kraków, Katowice, Budapest, Warsaw. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ostrava and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Ostrava to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Ostrava, visitors can enjoy the vibrant nightlife at Stodolní Street, attend events at the Gong Concert Hall, or explore scenic trails along the Ostravice River. For cultural experiences, the New City Hall Observation Tower offers panoramic city views, while the Antonín Dvořák Theatre presents opera, ballet, and drama. Key sights include Landek Park, showcasing mining history, Ostrava Zoo, Dolní Vítkovice, an educational complex, Ostrava City Museum, and the historic Silesian Ostrava Castle.

For a full experience of Ostrava, including exploring its industrial heritage, cultural sites, and local cuisine, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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