- Must visit
Muzeum moderního umění
Modern art museum presenting Czech and Central European art in a substantial historic building near the cathedral district.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Olomouc is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Olomouc will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 52 trains from Prague to Olomouc, including 33 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.
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Trains from Prague to Olomouc run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Prague to Olomouc.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Olomouc trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 883 | 4:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 7:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 883 · Os 14007 | 4:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h43 | 7:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
R 883 · Os 14007 | 4:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h41 | 7:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
R 883 | 4:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 7:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 121 | 5:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 7:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 121 | 5:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 7:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) | 5:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 8:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1108 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 5:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h44 | 9:25 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
EC 241 · Os 14009 | 5:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h47 | 8:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 241 · Os 14009 | 5:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h49 | 8:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
EC 241 | 5:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h11 | 8:03 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 241 | 5:52 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h11 | 8:03 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 113 | 6:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 8:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 113 | 6:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 8:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 885 · Os 14011 | 6:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h41 | 9:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
R 885 · Os 14011 | 6:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h43 | 9:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
R 885 | 6:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 9:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 123 | 7:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 9:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 7:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 10:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · R 1112 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 7:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h44 | 11:25 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
EC 141 | 8:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 10:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 141 | 8:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 10:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 887 | 8:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 11:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 887 · Os 14015 | 8:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h43 | 11:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
R 887 · Os 14015 | 8:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h41 | 11:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
R 887 | 8:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 11:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 125 | 9:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 11:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 125 | 9:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 11:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 503 | 9:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 11:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) | 9:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 12:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) · R 1116 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 9:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h44 | 13:25 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
EC 115 | 10:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 12:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 115 | 10:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 12:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 889 · Os 14019 | 10:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h41 | 13:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
R 889 · Os 14019 | 10:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h43 | 13:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
R 889 | 10:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 13:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 127 | 11:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 13:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 505 | 11:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 13:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) | 11:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 14:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 11:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h44 | 15:25 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
EC 143 | 12:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 14:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 891 · Os 14023 | 12:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h41 | 15:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
R 891 · Os 14023 | 12:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h43 | 15:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
R 891 | 12:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 15:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 129 | 13:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 15:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 507 | 13:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 15:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) | 13:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 16:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1124 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 13:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h43 | 17:24 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
EC 117 | 14:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 16:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 14:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 17:03 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · R 1126 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 14:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h39 | 18:20 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
R 893 | 14:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 17:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 893 · Os 14027 | 14:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h43 | 17:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
R 893 · Os 14027 | 14:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h41 | 17:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 221 | 15:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 17:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 511 | 15:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 17:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 511 | 15:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 17:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 15:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 18:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) · R 1128 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 15:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h43 | 19:24 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
EC 145 | 16:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 18:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 145 | 16:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 18:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 16:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 19:03 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 895 · Os 14031 | 16:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h41 | 19:39 Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží | 1 change | |
R 895 · Os 14031 | 16:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h43 | 19:41 Olomouc město | 1 change | |
R 895 | 16:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 19:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 895 | 16:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 19:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 223 | 17:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 19:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 223 | 17:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 19:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 515 | 17:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 19:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 17:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 20:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) · R 1132 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 17:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h44 | 21:25 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
IC 547 | 18:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h26 | 20:34 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 897 | 18:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 21:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 897 | 18:58 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h29 | 21:27 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 521 | 19:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 21:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 521 | 19:08 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h33 | 21:41 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 517 | 19:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 21:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
SC 517 | 19:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h12 | 21:43 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) | 19:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h19 | 22:00 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 899 | 21:32 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h24 | 23:56 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 899 | 21:32 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h24 | 23:56 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 21:45 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h18 | 0:03 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · R 1100 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 21:45 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h40 | 5:25 Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 change | |
EN 443 | 22:16 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 0:56 Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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Modern art museum presenting Czech and Central European art in a substantial historic building near the cathedral district.
Major regional museum with archaeology, history and natural science collections that explain Moravia and Olomouc in depth.
Archdiocesan museum with sacred art, manuscripts and historic interiors linked to the city’s ecclesiastical heritage.
Olomouc’s main square with fountains, the town hall and lively historic surroundings, ideal for orientation and people-watching.
Smaller historic square lined with Baroque buildings and the Jupiter Fountain, offering a calmer alternative to the main square.
Linear city park along former fortifications, good for a relaxed walk between historic sights, gardens and university buildings.
A pungent ripened cheese from nearby Loštice, traditionally eaten with bread or in tartare. It is one of Moravia’s best-known regional specialities.
A classic Moravian soup made with tripe in a paprika-garlic broth. It is a hearty pub staple long associated with Czech home cooking.
A rich Czech soup of sauerkraut, sausage and often cream or potatoes. It is traditional in Moravia and popular in colder months.
Stylish central restaurant focused on modern Czech and international cooking, with quality service and a smart contemporary interior.
Traditional Haná restaurant known for Czech and Moravian dishes, local specialities and a polished but relaxed setting near the historic centre.
Established brewery restaurant serving Litovel beer, grilled meats and hearty Czech classics in a lively, dependable pub atmosphere.
Budget-friendly for Czech city breaks. Accommodation, meals and local transport usually cost less than in Prague and many Central European capitals.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10%. Small tips are common for taxis; cafés usually get coins or rounding up.
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Travelling by train from Prague to Olomouc is straightforward with dozens of direct departures every day. Train routes are operated by Ceske drahy (Czech Railway), Leo Express and RegioJet. Departures start early in the morning, followed by up to nine trains an hour until late evening. Journey times range from two to nine hours. Departures are from either Prague Hlavní Nádraí (main station) or Prague Liben, with arrivals at Olomouc Main Station.
There are more than three dozen direct daily train departures from Prague to Olomouc. The first train leaves in the early hours of the morning and services continue until late at night. There are up to nine departures every hour.
The train journey from Prague to Olomouc takes between two and nine hours, depending on amount of changes and length of stopovers.
Departure train station: trains from Prague to Olomouc depart from Prague Main or Prague Liben stations. Prague Main Station is located in Wilsonova, and the city's historic attractions can be reached within 30 or 40 minutes on foot. The journey can also be made by taxi, tram, bus or Metro. Prague Liben Station is further out of the city and linked by taxis, buses, Metro services and trams. Both have facilities that include car parking, left-luggage storage, ticket offices, toilets, shops and refreshments. Most areas of the stations have step-free access, but it is best to confirm any assistance required in advance.
Arrival train station: trains from Prague to Olomouc terminate at Olomouc Main Station. Located to the east of the city, it is within 30 minutes' walk of Olomouc's historic centre. This is small enough to explore on foot but there is a network of taxis, buses and trams also available. Facilities at Olomouc Station include car parking, luggage storage, toilets, a passenger lounge, ticket offices, shops and refreshments. Passengers with limited mobility are advised to request any assistance required when booking tickets.
Train services from Prague to Olomouc are provided by Ceska drahy, RegioJet and Leo Express.
Ceska drahy trains take from two to nine hours to travel from Prague to Olomouc. These direct services start in the early hours of the morning and continue at regular intervals until late in the evening.
RegioJet is a travel provider based in the Czech Republic. Direct trains run from early morning to mid-evening and take around two hours 15 minutes to complete the journey.
Czech-based Leo Express is the cheapest provider offering routes from Prague to Olomouc. Direct services take approximately two hours 15 minutes and run from early morning to mid-evening.
Available ticket classes vary from provider to provider but between the three, it is possible to travel in Standard, Business or First-Class seats. Service animals can travel with all three operators while other small animals and dogs can travel free of charge in an appropriate carrier. WiFi is available only on RegioJet trains while all have some luggage space and toilets. Trains can usually accommodate wheelchairs, but spaces must be pre-booked, and the appropriate assistance requested before travel.
While tickets for all three providers can be purchased on the day of travel, it is cheaper to book trains from Prague to Olomouc in advance. Being flexible about your choice of train operator and travel date and time will also save you money.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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.

Most Prague to Olomouc trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Olomouc hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Olomouc město. Use this guide to compare Prague and Olomouc train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha Libeň is 5 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Libeň has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha Libeň.
ATMs are available at Praha Libeň.
Available at Praha Libeň: Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Libeň: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Libeň.
Praha-Zahradní Město is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Zahradní Město has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
ATMs are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Olomouc hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Olomouc city centre. Public transport options include:
Olomouc hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Moritz, Hanácká Hospoda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Olomouc hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Olomouc hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Olomouc hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Olomouc hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olomouc hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Palác, Hotel Flora, NH Collection Olomouc Congress.
Olomouc město has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Olomouc město.
ATMs are available at Olomouc město.
Available at Olomouc město: Parking, WC.
Available at Olomouc město: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olomouc město.
Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží is 1 km from Olomouc city centre. Public transport options include:
Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží.
ATMs are available at Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží.
Available at Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží: Parking, WC.
Available at Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží.
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