Day trip from Prague to Ostrava
Ostrava lies 278 km (172 mi) east of Prague, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 278 km (172 mi) apart, Ostrava is a realistic day trip from Prague: about 4 h 31 min each way by road.
| Prague | Ostrava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Czechia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 280,853 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
What to see in Ostrava
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hornické muzeum Ostrava | 152,600 | 2020 |
| Michal Mine | 4,686 | 2020 |
The busiest is Hornické muzeum Ostrava at 152,600 visitors in 2020. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Ostrava
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Staying in Ostrava
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Common questions
How far is Ostrava from Prague?
278 km (172 mi) in a straight line, east of Prague; by road roughly 339 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Prague to Ostrava by road?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Prague and Ostrava?
No, both are on Europe/Prague at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.