How to travel from Prague to Ostrava

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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from $7. 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 bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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$17

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$16

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$80

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4h 18m

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5h 13m

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4h 43m

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3h 55m

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $0.83 (€0.66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Ostrava costing on average $17 (€14).

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 bus and train.
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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from Prague to Ostrava

How to get from Prague to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
    9:41 AM3h21
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    1:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Infobus6791499
    12:40 PM6h20
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    7:00 PMOstrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • České dráhySC 503
    9:31 AM3h15
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    12:46 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
    9:41 AM3h29
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    1:10 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
    9:21 AM3h41
    Praha-Zahradní Město
    1:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
    9:21 AM3h49
    Praha-Zahradní Město
    1:10 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM5h15
    Praha, Roztyly
    2:45 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM5h40
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    2:45 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 AM5h40
    Praha, Na Knížecí
    3:55 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Prague to Ostrava. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Ostrava

Travel to Ostrava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Ostrava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Ostrava including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $0.83 (€0.66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Ostrava costing on average $17 (€14).

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