The average train between Basel and Ostrava takes 15h 40m and the fastest train takes 13h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Ostrava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Ostrava. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Ostrava at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ostrava. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Ostrava station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
Basel to Ostrava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Ostrava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Basel to Ostrava train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Ostrava is 824.9 km. The road distance is 1,138 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 14h 9m.