What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Olomouc?

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Olomouc is to bus via Brno which costs 270 Kč - 600 Kč and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prague to Olomouc?

The fastest way to get from Prague to Olomouc is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs 220 Kč - 1 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Olomouc?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Olomouc. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Olomouc?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Prague to Olomouc?

The distance between Prague and Olomouc is 247 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.

How do I travel from Prague to Olomouc without a car?

The best way to get from Prague to Olomouc without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs 220 Kč - 1 500 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Prague to Olomouc?

The train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Prague to Olomouc bus from?

Prague to Olomouc bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Olomouc train from?

Prague to Olomouc train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Prague to Olomouc?

The best way to get from Prague to Olomouc is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs 220 Kč - 1 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 210 Kč - 850 Kč and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Prague to Olomouc bus arrive?

Prague to Olomouc bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Olomouc station.

Where does the Prague to Olomouc train arrive?

Prague to Olomouc train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Prague to Olomouc?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Olomouc is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Prague to Olomouc.

How do I get a train ticket from Prague to Olomouc?

Book your Prague to Olomouc train tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

How do I get a bus ticket from Prague to Olomouc?

Book your Prague to Olomouc bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Olomouc?

There are 327+ hotels available in Olomouc.

Prague to Olomouc - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Olomouc by train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Olomouc Hlavni NadraziIc / ...
2h 12m
Kč 220–1,500
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prague to OlomoucN899
3h 40m
Kč 210–850
Night train
1. Take the night train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Olomouc Hlavni NadraziEn
2h 41m
Kč 360–750
Drive 242.7 km
1. Drive from Prague to Olomouc242.7 km
2h 47m
Kč 905–1,308
Bus via Brno
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Brno850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brno to Olomouc - Dvořákova950157
4h 37m
Kč 273–570

Prague to Olomouc by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

Kč 220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Olomouc, Czechia?

RegioJet operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi hourly. Tickets cost Kč 220–420 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Olomouc 5 times a week. Tickets cost Kč 210–500 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Simeonidis Tours also services this route once a week.

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