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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Košice to Ostrava. The train trip from Košice to Ostrava is usually about 5 hours and 49 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Leo Express train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 17 minutes.
| Distance | 155 mi (250 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 17m |
| Lowest price | $12.69 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Leo Express |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Košice to Ostrava?
Leo Express is the one and only train line which connects Košice to Ostrava. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Express | 4 | 5h 49m | $29.90 |
Leo Express is a prominent private train company based in Czechia, offering seamless connections between multiple cities across four countries. With a dedicated team of 320 professionals managing an extensive network of routes, Leo Express provides a multitude of daily trips. The company serves various destinations within the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Poland. Passengers can enjoy onboard amenities such as air conditioning, restrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and complimentary refreshments for select ticket holders across different travel classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Košice and Ostrava is approximately 155 miles, or 250 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 17 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Košice to Ostrava tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Košice at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Košice to Ostrava.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ostrava to Košice.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Košice?
Main departure station: Staničné námestie 9
There is one train station in Košice.
All train stations in Košice:
Staničné námestie 9
Where is the train station in Ostrava?
Main arrival station: Ostrava hl.n.
Ostrava receives travelers from Košice at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Ostrava:
Ostrava hl.n.
Train Station Peterkova 79/5
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