The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Ostrava
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€26
Fastest journey on Sep 18
7 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
7 h 27 m
Trains on Sep 18
3
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Ostrava will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Ostrava without transferring at least once.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1131 (Brno -> Bohumín)2:58 PM7h37Budapest-Kelenfoeld10:35 PMOstrava-Svinov station€201One-way1 transfer
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)11:58 AM7h06Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:04 PMOstrava-Svinov station€241One-way2 transfers
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)7:58 AM7h37Budapest-Kelenfoeld3:35 PMOstrava-Svinov station€321One-way1 transfer
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)11:58 AM7h06Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:04 PMOstrava-Svinov station€241One-way2 transfers
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1131 (Brno -> Bohumín)2:58 PM7h37Budapest-Kelenfoeld10:35 PMOstrava-Svinov station€201One-way1 transfer
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)7:58 AM7h37Budapest-Kelenfoeld3:35 PMOstrava-Svinov station€321One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Ostrava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €228.
Distance: 266 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€30 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €228 Average price | €91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Budapest to Ostrava:
A bus is €0.81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average €30.
A bus is €199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Ostrava costing on average €228.
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Live departures
Budapest to Ostrava train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Ostrava trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h22 | 3:20 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h37 | 3:35 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1125 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 11:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h37 | 7:35 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1131 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h37 | 10:35 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Ostrava
Trains from Budapest to Ostrava run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Ostrava trainsČeské dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Ostrava from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Ostrava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Ostrava by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ostrava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Ostrava
Most Budapest to Ostrava trains use the Budapest-Nyugati to Ostrava, hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Ostrava-Svinov. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Ostrava train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Ostrava leave from?
Getting to Budapest-Nyugati from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Nyugati is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Nyugati train station facilities and services
Budapest-Nyugati has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Két Szerecsen, Menza Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Nyugati: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parlament, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Hilton Budapest City.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Which Ostrava station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
Getting to Ostrava, hlavní nádraží from Ostrava city centre
Ostrava, hlavní nádraží is 2 km from Ostrava city centre. Public transport options include:
Ostrava, hlavní nádraží train station facilities and services
Ostrava, hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Slunečnice, Pivnice U Rady
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Maria, Hotel Brioni, Mercure Ostrava Center Hotel.
Getting to Ostrava-Svinov from Ostrava city centre
Ostrava-Svinov is 5 km from Ostrava city centre. Public transport options include:
Ostrava-Svinov train station facilities and services
Ostrava-Svinov has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant U Dvoraka, Pizzeria Coloseum
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ostrava-Svinov. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ostrava-Svinov. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ostrava-Svinov: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ostrava-Svinov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ostrava-Svinov: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clarion Congress Hotel Ostrava, Hotel Jan Maria, Hotel Akord.
Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží train station facilities and services
Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží.
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