How to travel from Salzburg to Ostrava

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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Ostrava

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €70.

Distance: 276 miles (445 km)

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Driving

€70

Average price

€58

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Cheapest

€113

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 59m

Average total duration

10h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

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CO2 emissions

České dráhy

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FlixBus

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Your own car or car rental

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Ostrava is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ostrava costing on average €70.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Ostrava is by train with an average journey time of 6h 25m.

Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salzburg and Ostrava including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Ostrava among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 9m faster (5h 55m by train vs 6h 4m by car) and roughly €43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€70 vs €113). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Salzburg to Ostrava

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    2:00 PM12h20
    Salzburg
    2:20 AMOstrava
    €321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2:00 PM12h20
    Salzburg
    2:20 AMOstrava
    €321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM8h00
    Salzburg
    7:00 AMOstrava
    €361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    4:35 PM14h35
    Salzburg
    7:10 AMOstrava
    €391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:10 AM13h55
    Salzburg
    10:05 PMOstrava
    €421One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Ostrava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Ostrava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Ostrava is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ostrava costing on average €70.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Ostrava is by train with an average journey time of 6h 25m.

Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 59m.

The distance from Salzburg to Ostrava is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Ostrava is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Ostrava:
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Ostrava hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Ostrava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Ostrava by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Ostrava by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Ostrava:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Ostrava often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Vienna, Kraków, 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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