Introduction
Ostrava is the third largest city and the second largest agglomeration in the Czech Republic, after Prague. It has about 310,000 inhabitants.
Getting There
By Train
Ostrava lies on the main rail route connecting Vienna and Warsaw. Ostrava also has direct train connection with Prague. Some EuroCity trains connect with Zilina and Kosice.
Keep Connected
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Ceska Posta is the national postal service of the Czech Republic. It offers good services with reliable, affordable and relatively fast delivery of postcards, letters and parcels. Postcards and letters weighing up to 20g which are being sent to countries within Europe cost 17 CZK, other countries cost 18 CZK. Within the Czech Republic, prices start at 10 CZK. Opening times of post offices vary but most of them are open from around 8:00am to 6:00pm or 7:00pm Monday to Friday, closing at noon on Saturday, closed on Sunday and public holidays. Larger and/or central post offices might keep longer hours and some have English speaking staff. You can buy stamps here, or at newspaper stands, kiosks or some small (souvenir) shops. Post offices offer a few other services, like (international) money transfers as well. FEDEX, DHL, TNT and UPS offer courier services as well, with fast but relatively expensive services.
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