Day trip from Vienna to Ostrava
Ostrava lies 228 km (142 mi) north-east of Vienna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 228 km (142 mi) apart, Ostrava is a realistic day trip from Vienna: about 3 h 43 min each way by road.
| Vienna | Ostrava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Czechia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 280,853 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
What changes when you arrive in Ostrava
Crossing from Austria into Czechia: money changes from the Euro to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
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 Vienna?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vienna; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Ostrava by road?
About 3 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Ostrava?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ostrava?
The Koruna (CZK).
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.