How to get from Prague to Ostrava
- 276 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 24m
- 36 train departures a day with České dráhy, a.s.
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 24m
direct
Train
€33
Cheapest
4h 10m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Ostrava. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 276 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Tue, Sep 29.
276 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 24mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€8Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 24m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Ostrava: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Ostravabus
FlixBus·4h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Prague to Ostrava
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€73November 2026
€59Departures from Prague to Ostrava
České dráhy, a.s. runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:41 and the last at 22:16.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| České dráhy, a.s.train | 36 | 05:41 | 22:16 |
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:35 | 21:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Ostrava works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Ostrava, about 4h 10m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Ostrava: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Ostrava?
The most useful route takes about 4h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Prague to Ostrava?
The first train with České dráhy, a.s. leaves at 05:41 and the last at 22:16, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Prague to Ostrava?
36 a day with České dráhy, a.s., between 05:41 and 22:16.
Which station does the train from Prague to Ostrava leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with České dráhy, a.s., according to the published timetable.
When is the first bus from Prague to Ostrava?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 21:45, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Ostrava?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 21:45.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Ostrava leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Ostrava from Prague?
About 276 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Ostrava cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Prague to Ostrava?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s..
Can you get from Prague to Ostrava without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Ostrava?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026