Ostrava to Bytom by train
Bytom lies 74 km (46 mi) north-east of Ostrava, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Czechia and Poland rail, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ostrava | Bytom | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Poland |
| Population | 280,853 | 189,186 |
| Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Ostrava hlavní nádraží, Ostrava-Svinov station, Ostrava-Vítkovice | Bytom, Bytom Karb train station, Bytom Wąskotorowy train station |
What changes when you arrive in Bytom
Crossing from Czechia into Poland: money changes from the Koruna to the Zloty (PLN); the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book trains from Ostrava to Bytom
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Staying in Bytom
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Common questions
How far is Bytom from Ostrava?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ostrava; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ostrava to Bytom by train?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ostrava and Bytom?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bytom?
The Zloty (PLN).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.