The average train between Bern and Ostrava takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 13h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 Bern and Ostrava. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Ostrava at 7:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Ostrava. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Ostrava station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
Bern to Ostrava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Ostrava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Bern to Ostrava train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Ostrava is 861 km. The road distance is 1,167 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 52m.