The cheapest and fastest trains from Ostrava to Budapest
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostrava to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostrava to Budapest will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 14 trains that leave Ostrava for Budapest 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 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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.
R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)5:417h17Ostrava-Svinov station12:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£281One-way1 change
EC 13113:436h06Ostrava hlavní nádraží19:49Budapest-Nyugati£291One-way0 changes
R 1116 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)12:417h17Ostrava-Svinov station19:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£291One-way1 change
EC 207 · rj 17516:435h45Ostrava hlavní nádraží22:28Budapest-Nyugati£291One-way1 change
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)2:3310h25Ostrava-Svinov station12:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£301One-way2 changes
EC 203 · rj 2758:435h45Ostrava hlavní nádraží14:28Budapest-Nyugati£331One-way1 change
EC 205 · EC 27912:435h45Ostrava hlavní nádraží18:28Budapest-Nyugati£331One-way1 change
EC 103 · rj 27710:435h45Ostrava hlavní nádraží16:28Budapest-Nyugati£551One-way1 change
EC 207 · rj 17516:435h45Ostrava hlavní nádraží22:28Budapest-Nyugati£291One-way1 change
EC 13113:436h06Ostrava hlavní nádraží19:49Budapest-Nyugati£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Ostrava to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 3m. 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 coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £171.
Distance: 266 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£28 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £336 Average Price |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 31m Average total duration 15h 31m 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
Ostrava to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Ostrava to Budapest trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 1108 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:41 Ostrava-Svinov station | 7h17 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
EC 203 · rj 275 | 8:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 14:28 Budapest-Nyugati | 1 change | |
EC 103 · rj 277 | 10:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 16:28 Budapest-Nyugati | 1 change | |
R 1116 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:41 Ostrava-Svinov station | 7h17 | 19:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
EC 205 · EC 279 | 12:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 18:28 Budapest-Nyugati | 1 change | |
EC 131 | 13:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 6h06 | 19:49 Budapest-Nyugati | 0 changesdirect | |
R 347 · Ex 616 · EC 281 | 13:49 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 6h39 | 20:28 Budapest-Nyugati | 2 changes | |
EC 207 · rj 175 | 16:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 5h45 | 22:28 Budapest-Nyugati | 1 change | |
EC 107 · R 7636 · R 9919 · D 9309 | 18:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 12h19 | 7:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 3 changes | |
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EN 407 | 1:39 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 6h50 | 8:29 Budapest-Nyugati | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 443 · Ex 652 · rj 271 | 2:11 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 8h17 | 10:28 Budapest-Nyugati | 2 changes | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) · (Olomouc -> Brno) | 2:33 Ostrava-Svinov station | 10h25 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
EN 406 · EN 443 · Ex 652 · rj 271 | 2:48 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 7h40 | 10:28 Budapest-Nyugati | 3 changes | |
R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:41 Ostrava-Svinov station | 7h17 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ostrava to Budapest
Trains from Ostrava to Budapest run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 45m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), PKP Intercity from Ostrava to Budapest trainsČeské dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), PKP Intercity trains will get you between Ostrava and Budapest from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ostrava to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ostrava to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ostrava and Budapest
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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