The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Olomouc
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Olomouc is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Olomouc will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Budapest for Olomouc every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 268 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:585h37Budapest15:35Olomouc£181One-way0 changes
12:587h29Budapest20:27Olomouc£181One-way0 changes
13:585h37Budapest19:35Olomouc£191One-way0 changes
10:585h37Budapest16:35Olomouc£201One-way0 changes
13:585h37Budapest19:35Olomouc£191One-way0 changes
10:585h37Budapest16:35Olomouc£201One-way0 changes
9:585h37Budapest15:35Olomouc£181One-way0 changes
12:587h29Budapest20:27Olomouc£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Olomouc
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Olomouc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £99.
Distance: 268 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £173 Average Price |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration 14h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Olomouc train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Olomouc trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
rj 274 · R 813 | 13:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 5h22 | 18:52 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rjx 66 · rj 54 · IC 547 | 13:55 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h39 | 20:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) | 14:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h29 | 22:27 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) | 14:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 5h37 | 20:35 Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 1 change | |
rj 272 · R 815 | 15:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 5h22 | 20:52 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rjx 68 · rj 52 · Os 4223 · Os 14254 | 15:55 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h57 | 22:52 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
rj 270 · R 899 | 17:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 6h26 | 23:56 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 2 June | |||||
![]() | 9:58 Budapest | 5h37 | 15:35 Olomouc | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Olomouc
Trains from Budapest to Olomouc run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 268 km distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 268 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Olomouc trainsČeské dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Olomouc from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Budapest to Olomouc train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Olomouc by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Olomouc, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Olomouc
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Jeremenkova Street.
- Restaurant Moritz
- Hanácká Hospoda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Palác
- Hotel Flora
- NH Collection Olomouc Congress
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Prague, Brno, and regional destinations
- Tram: Line 1, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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