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Compare train and bus 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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 278 km
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€14 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Prague to Ostrava
How to get from Prague to Ostrava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Ostrava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)9:41 AM3h21Prague hlavní nádraží1:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station€181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
674948412:40 PM6h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc7:00 PMOstrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov)€181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SC 5039:31 AM3h15Prague hlavní nádraží12:46 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží€311One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)9:41 AM3h29Prague hlavní nádraží1:10 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží€181One-way0 transfers
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)9:21 AM3h41Praha-Zahradní Město1:02 PMOstrava-Svinov station€181One-way0 transfers
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)9:21 AM3h49Praha-Zahradní Město1:10 PMOstrava hlavní nádraží€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM5h15Praha, Roztyly2:45 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM5h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc2:45 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 AM5h40Praha, Na Knížecí3:55 PMOstrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN)€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Ostrava:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Ostrava costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Ostrava take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
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