How to get from Prague to Olomouc
- 212 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 24m
- 40 train departures a day with České dráhy, a.s.
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 24m
direct
Train
€27
Cheapest
2h 55m
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Olomouc. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 212 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
212 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 2h 24mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 2h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Sep 262h 24m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Sep 262h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Olomouc: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Olomoucbus
FlixBus·2h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Prague to Olomouc
České dráhy, a.s. runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:47 and the last at 17:23.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| České dráhy, a.s.train | 40 | 04:47 | 17:23 |
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 03:20 | 21:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Olomouc works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Olomouc, about 2h 55m. In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Olomouc: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Olomouc?
The most useful route takes about 2h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Prague to Olomouc?
The first train with České dráhy, a.s. leaves at 04:47 and the last at 17:23, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Prague to Olomouc?
40 a day with České dráhy, a.s., between 04:47 and 17:23.
Which station does the train from Prague to Olomouc leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with České dráhy, a.s., according to the published timetable.
When is the first bus from Prague to Olomouc?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:20 and the last at 21:45, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Olomouc?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 03:20 and 21:45.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Olomouc leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Olomouc from Prague?
About 212 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Olomouc cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €13. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Olomouc?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s..
Can you get from Prague to Olomouc without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 12m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Olomouc?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026