The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Ostrava
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Ostrava will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 13 trains that leave Budapest for Ostrava every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 44 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.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1131 (Brno -> Bohumín)14:557h20Budapest-Kelenfoeld22:15Ostrava-Svinov station£201One-way1 change
EC 280 · EC 2065:305h43Budapest-Nyugati11:13Ostrava hlavní nádraží£261One-way1 change
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1125 (Brno -> Bohumín)11:557h20Budapest-Kelenfoeld19:15Ostrava-Svinov station£261One-way1 change
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)7:557h20Budapest-Kelenfoeld15:15Ostrava-Svinov station£291One-way1 change
EC 1308:126h01Budapest-Nyugati14:13Ostrava hlavní nádraží£331One-way0 changes
rj 272 · EC 10015:305h43Budapest-Nyugati21:13Ostrava hlavní nádraží£331One-way1 change
EC 280 · EC 2065:305h43Budapest-Nyugati11:13Ostrava hlavní nádraží£261One-way1 change
rj 274 · EC 20213:305h43Budapest-Nyugati19:13Ostrava hlavní nádraží£331One-way1 change
EC 278 · EC 2049:305h44Budapest-Nyugati15:14Ostrava hlavní nádraží£361One-way1 change
rj 276 · EC 10211:305h44Budapest-Nyugati17:14Ostrava hlavní nádraží£361One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Ostrava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Ostrava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. 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 train costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 266 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £177 Average Price |
7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 52m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Ostrava train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Ostrava trains for tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 280 · EC 206 | 5:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 5h43 | 11:13 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rjx 162 · rj 254 · Os 4209 · R 888 | 6:52 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h51 | 13:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 7:55 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h20 | 15:15 Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 change | |
EC 130 | 8:12 Budapest-Nyugati | 6h01 | 14:13 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 278 · EC 204 | 9:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 5h44 | 15:14 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 276 · EC 102 | 11:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 5h44 | 17:14 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1125 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 11:55 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h20 | 19:15 Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 change | |
rj 274 · EC 202 | 13:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 5h43 | 19:13 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1131 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 14:55 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h20 | 22:15 Ostrava-Svinov station | 1 change | |
rj 272 · EC 100 | 15:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 5h43 | 21:13 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 270 · EN 443 | 17:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 8h38 | 2:08 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EN 476 | 19:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 7h15 | 2:45 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rjx 266 · EN 406 | 19:52 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h53 | 2:45 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Ostrava
Trains from Budapest to Ostrava run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Ostrava trainsČeské dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Ostrava from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Budapest to Ostrava train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Ostrava 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 Ostrava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Ostrava
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- 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. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 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
- 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
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