The cheapest and fastest trains from Ostrava to Košice
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostrava to Košice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostrava to Košice will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ostrava for Košice on Sat, Nov 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 17 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 17 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ostrava to Košice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to Košice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €114.
Distance: 249 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €336 Average price |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 37m Average total duration 14h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ostrava to Košice train times
The table below shows live departures for Ostrava to Košice trains for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 343 · Ex 609 | 6:54 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 4h59 | 11:53 AM Kosice | 1 transfer | |
SC 241 | 8:14 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 4h58 | 1:12 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 345 · Ex 613 | 8:54 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 4h59 | 1:53 PM Kosice | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:02 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 5h10 | 3:12 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 141 · Ex 617 | 10:50 AM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h03 | 3:53 PM Kosice | 1 transfer | |
R 347 · Ex 621 | 12:54 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 4h59 | 5:53 PM Kosice | 1 transfer | |
LE1259 | 4:25 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 5h24 | 9:49 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1259 | 4:32 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h17 | 9:49 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 5:03 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 5h09 | 10:12 PM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 9:25 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 4h42 | 2:07 AM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1263 | 9:32 PM Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 4h35 | 2:07 AM Kosice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ostrava to Košice
Trains from Ostrava to Košice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 00:18 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Regiojet, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), České dráhy from Ostrava to Košice trainsRegiojet, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), České dráhy trains will get you between Ostrava and Košice from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regiojet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Leo Express
České dráhy
Ukrainian Railways (УЗ)
FAQs: Trains from Ostrava to Košice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ostrava to Košice 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 Košice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Ostrava, hlavní nádraží, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kosice, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ostrava to Košice
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Staničné námestie.
- Med Malina
- Villa Regia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice
- Hotel Yasmin Kosice
- Boutique Hotel Maraton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 2, 4, 6, 9
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