The cheapest and fastest trains from Ostrava to Katowice
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostrava to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostrava to Katowice will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 8 trains that leave Ostrava for Katowice on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EC 108
EC 130
EC 115
EC 113
R 345 · IC 113
R 345 · IC 113
R 345 · IC 113
EC 113
EC 113
EC 108Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ostrava to Katowice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 71 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€20 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ostrava to Katowice train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 108 | 8:05 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2h01 | 10:06 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 108 | 8:05 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2h01 | 10:06 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 113 | 8:50 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1h54 | 10:44 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 113 | 8:50 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1h54 | 10:44 AM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 345 · IC 113 | 8:54 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1h50 | 10:44 AM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
R 345 · IC 113 | 8:54 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1h50 | 10:44 AM Katowice station | 1 transfer | |
EC 115 | 12:50 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2h48 | 3:38 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 130 | 1:05 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 3:38 PM Katowice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ostrava to Katowice
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 02:42 |
Last train 23:37 |
Train companies: Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), České dráhy from Ostrava to Katowice trainsLeo Express, Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), České dráhy trains will get you between Ostrava and Katowice from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regiojet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Leo Express
České dráhy
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Ostrava to Katowice

When departing from Ostrava, you have various train station options to start your route from including Ostrava, hlavní nádraží and Ostrava-Svinov station. When arriving in Katowice, you can end your route in train stations like Katowice and Katowice Ligota.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Ostrava, hlavní nádraží, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Katowice, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ostrava to Katowice
- 4:30 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Nádražní street.
- Restaurant Slunečnice
- Pivnice U Rady
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Maria
- Hotel Brioni
- Mercure Ostrava Center Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Slovakia, Poland, Austria, and regional destinations
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Peterkova street.
- Restaurant U Dvoraka
- Pizzeria Coloseum
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Clarion Congress Hotel Ostrava
- Hotel Jan Maria
- Hotel Akord
- Located in the main hall
- Auto Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Plac Oddziałów Młodzieży Powstańczej.
- Restaurant Tatiana
- Restauracja Patio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- PLN 2
- Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice
- Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice
- Q Hotel Plus Katowice
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for trains to Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 6, Line 11, Line 19
- Bus: Several lines available
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