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Velký svět techniky
Major science and technology centre with interactive exhibits on industry, energy and nature, suited to adults and families alike.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£26
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
3 h 16 m
Trains on 13 Oct
41
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Ostrava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Ostrava will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 41 trains from Prague to Ostrava, including 41 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.
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RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín)
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RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
LE1253Trains from Prague to Ostrava run on average 67 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 63 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 67 |
Direct trains 63 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Ostrava trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 14:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h24 | 18:05 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 511 | 15:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 18:46 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 15:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h23 | 19:04 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 145 | 16:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 19:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 16:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h24 | 20:05 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE415 | 17:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h32 | 20:55 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE415 | 17:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h39 | 21:02 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE415 | 17:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h32 | 21:02 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE415 | 17:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h25 | 20:55 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 17:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h22 | 21:03 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 517 | 19:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 22:46 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) | 19:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 23:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE419-PL | 21:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h39 | 1:02 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE419-PL | 21:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h32 | 0:55 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE419-PL | 21:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h25 | 0:55 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE419-PL | 21:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h32 | 1:02 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 21:45 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h16 | 1:01 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
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RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) | 5:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h19 | 9:00 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 241 | 5:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h20 | 9:12 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 113 | 6:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 9:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 7:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h19 | 11:00 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 141 | 8:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 11:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 11:58 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h28 | 11:51 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h28 | 11:58 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h21 | 11:51 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) | 9:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 13:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 115 | 10:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 13:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE1253 | 10:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h25 | 13:48 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE1253 | 10:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h32 | 13:55 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE1253 | 10:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h18 | 13:48 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE1253 | 10:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h25 | 13:55 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 505 | 11:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 14:46 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) | 11:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 15:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 143 | 12:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 15:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h28 | 15:51 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 15:58 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h28 | 15:58 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:30 Praha-Libeň | 3h21 | 15:51 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 507 | 13:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h15 | 16:46 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) | 13:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 17:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 117 | 14:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 17:43 Ostrava hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major science and technology centre with interactive exhibits on industry, energy and nature, suited to adults and families alike.
Compact gallery presenting 20th and 21st century Czech and international art in a striking converted industrial hall.
City museum covering Ostrava’s history, archaeology and cultural development inside the Old Town Hall on Masaryk Square.
Popular regenerated industrial quarter with cultural venues, open spaces and event life around the former steelworks.
Central square framed by historic buildings, fountains and the old town hall museum, ideal for a short walk in the city centre.
Large city park with ponds, woodland paths and sports facilities, well suited to relaxed walks away from the centre.
Hearty beef goulash with onion and paprika, commonly served with bread dumplings. A staple of Czech pub cooking widely enjoyed in Ostrava.
Soft bread dumplings filled with smoked meat and served with cabbage or fried onion. A filling traditional dish common in Moravia and Silesia.
Potato pancakes seasoned with garlic and marjoram, pan-fried until crisp. A beloved Czech comfort food often eaten at markets and beer halls.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in the Imperial Hotel, known for polished service and refined Czech and European cooking.
Stylish modern restaurant in Dolní Vítkovice serving Czech and international dishes in an industrial heritage setting.
Well-known brewery restaurant for tank beer, Czech classics and a lively pub atmosphere in central Ostrava.
Ostrava is budget-friendly for Czech city breaks, with lower hotel, dining and public transport costs than Prague or Brno.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, round up or add about 5-10%. Taxis are usually rounded up slightly. In cafés, small change or rounding up is normal.
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Ostrava-Svinov -> Masarykovo náměstí, Ostrava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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.

Most Prague to Ostrava trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Ostrava, hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Ostrava-Svinov. Use this guide to compare Prague and Ostrava train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Zahradní Město is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Zahradní Město has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
ATMs are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Praha Libeň is 5 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Libeň has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha Libeň.
ATMs are available at Praha Libeň.
Available at Praha Libeň: Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Libeň: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Libeň.
Ostrava, hlavní nádraží is 2 km from Ostrava city centre. Public transport options include:
Ostrava, hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Slunečnice, Pivnice U Rady
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ostrava, hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Maria, Hotel Brioni, Mercure Ostrava Center Hotel.
Ostrava-Svinov is 5 km from Ostrava city centre. Public transport options include:
Ostrava-Svinov has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant U Dvoraka, Pizzeria Coloseum
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ostrava-Svinov. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ostrava-Svinov. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ostrava-Svinov: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ostrava-Svinov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ostrava-Svinov: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Congress Hotel Ostrava, Hotel Jan Maria, Hotel Akord.
Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží.
ATMs are available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží.
Available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ostrava-Stodolní nádraží.
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