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Compare train and bus for Prague to Ostrava
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 |
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$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 |
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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 Prague to Ostrava:
A train is $0.62 (€0.51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Ostrava costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Ostrava
How to get from Prague to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
703724412:40 PM6h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc7:00 PMOstrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
703724412:40 PM6h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc7:00 PMOstrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SC 5177:31 PM3h15Prague hlavní nádraží10:46 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín)7:41 PM3h21Prague hlavní nádraží11:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station$171One-way0 transfers
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín)7:21 PM3h41Praha-Zahradní Město11:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station$171One-way0 transfers
LE12658:30 PM3h41Praha-Libeň12:11 AMOstrava-Svinov station$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 AM4h50Prague, Central Train Station8:10 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:40 AM4h05Praha, Černý Most11:45 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 PM4h35Praha, Roztyly3:20 AMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Ostrava:
A train is $0.62 (€0.51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Ostrava costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Musil Tour to go to Ostrava by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Intercity, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD) to go to Ostrava by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Musil Tour.
- 59 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Intercity, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
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