- Must visit
Slezské zemské muzeum
Main regional museum with natural history, archaeology and local history exhibitions in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 20 m
Trains on 19 Sept
12
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Opava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Opava will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 12 trains from Prague to Opava, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 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.
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov))
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw)
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Opava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 249 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Opava:
A coach is £0.78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Opava costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Opava take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 10m.
The journey is about 27m faster (3h 37m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly £40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£13 vs £53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s..
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Opava trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) | 11:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 15:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) | 13:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 17:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 14:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h24 | 18:05 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 15:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h47 | 19:28 Opava východ | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 15:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h23 | 19:04 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 16:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h24 | 20:05 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 17:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h22 | 21:03 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) | 19:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 23:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 21:03 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h40 | 0:43 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) | 5:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h19 | 9:00 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 7:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h19 | 11:00 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) | 9:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 13:02 Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Prague to Opava run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:41 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Opava — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Opava trip today.
Main regional museum with natural history, archaeology and local history exhibitions in a grand historic building.
Exhibition building of the Silesian Museum presenting changing displays on art, history and science.
Art venue in the former House of Arts, showing modern and contemporary exhibitions in a central historic setting.
Historic main square lined with civic buildings, monuments and terraces; the natural starting point for exploring Opava.
Large landscaped park encircling part of the centre, ideal for walks, quiet rest and views of historic architecture.
Popular central park and promenade near cultural institutions, appreciated for greenery and an easy urban stroll.
Silesian potato dumplings often filled with smoked meat and served with cabbage. A hearty regional staple linked to Czech Silesian home cooking.
Rolled beef with bacon, gherkin and onion in gravy, usually served with dumplings. A classic festive dish across Czech lands, common in Opava.
Marinated beef in a creamy root vegetable sauce, typically with bread dumplings. One of the most iconic Czech Sunday meals eaten in the region.
Well-known restaurant for Czech and Central European cooking with a polished but approachable atmosphere in central Opava.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Czech dishes and tank beer in a lively, historic setting near the centre.
Established casual spot offering reliable Czech meals, grilled dishes and beer, suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Opava is cheaper than Prague and many Czech tourist cities, with lower hotel, dining and local transport costs for most travellers.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10%. In cafés and taxis, round up the fare or bill for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Opava 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 Opava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Opava trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Ostrava-Svinov station pair, with some services arriving at Opava východ. Use this guide to compare Prague and Opava 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.
Opava východ has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Opava východ.
ATMs are available at Opava východ.
Available at Opava východ: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Opava východ: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Opava východ.
Opava, západ nádraží is 1 km from Opava city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Opava, západ nádraží has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Opava, západ nádraží.
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