Prague to Ostrava

Travelling between Prague and Ostrava is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you CZK 1,481 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere CZK 235.

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 4 hours to travel between Prague and Ostrava depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Prague and Ostrava. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 28m to reach Ostrava.

Travelling between Prague and Ostrava can be as cheap as CZK 235 if you opt for a RegioJet train and as expensive as CZK 1,481 if you buy a Lot Polish Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 1 from Prague to Ostrava starting from 11:00 Ostrava Airport until 12:00 Ostrava Airport
• 1 from Prague to Ostrava starting from 08:08 Svinov Train Station until 16:15 Svinov Train Station
• 1 from Prague to Ostrava starting from 07:50 Ostrava Svinov Railway Station until 17:50 Ostrava Svinov Railway Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Prague to Ostrava.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Prague to Ostrava, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as CZK 1,491.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Prague and Ostrava

Lot Polish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Prague to Ostrava overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Prague and Ostrava

Flixtrain

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% took a train