- Must visit
Vlastivědné muzeum v Olomouci
Leading regional museum with archaeology, history, natural science, and major temporary shows in several historic city buildings.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Katowice to Olomouc is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katowice to Olomouc will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 21 buses that leave Katowice for Olomouc on Sat, Jul 25, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct buses cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague)
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · R 1116 (Bohumín -> Brno)
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague)
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · R 1128 (Bohumín -> Brno)
(Cracow -> Vienna) · R 1100 (Bohumín -> Brno)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Olomouc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Olomouc:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Olomouc costing on average $16 (€16).
Other travel options to Olomouc take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€13) compared to roughly $38 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€25). The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket, TransTempo.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator TransTempo | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:54PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Zarząd Transportu Metropolitalnego - ZTM | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Katowice to Olomouc buses for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h10 | 10:50 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h45 | 1:45 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
(Cracow -> Vienna) · R 1100 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 12:25 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 5h00 | 5:25 AM Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 transfer | |
(Cracow -> Vienna) | 12:25 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 2h30 | 2:55 AM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h20 | 3:45 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h35 | 4:55 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 3h35 | 6:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Katowice | 2h50 | 10:20 AM Olomouc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h20 | 11:10 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · R 1116 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 10:40 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 2h45 | 1:25 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 transfer | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 10:40 AM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 3h14 | 1:54 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 12:30 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 3h24 | 3:54 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 12:30 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 2h55 | 3:25 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h55 | 4:05 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) | 4:10 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 3h44 | 7:54 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · R 1128 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 4:10 PM Pyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D) | 3h14 | 7:24 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h20 | 6:35 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h20 | 7:10 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) | 2h30 | 8:40 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Katowice to Olomouc run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€8) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 91 miles (147 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 91 miles (147 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€11) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Olomouc — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Olomouc trip today.
Leading regional museum with archaeology, history, natural science, and major temporary shows in several historic city buildings.
Premier art museum focusing on Central European fine art, modern works, and quality temporary exhibitions in a landmark complex.
Archdiocesan museum with sacred art, Romanesque remains, and exceptional exhibits beside the cathedral on historic castle hill.
Olomouc’s main square with monuments, fountains, cafés nearby, and the UNESCO column. The city’s essential starting point.
Historic square with Baroque fountains, churches, and a calmer atmosphere than the main square, ideal for wandering and photos.
Elegant central square framed by university and church buildings. A useful stop between the old town, museums, and castle hill.
Olomoucké tvarůžky are pungent ripened cheese rounds made in the Olomouc region, prized for their strong aroma and long Moravian tradition.
Tvarůžkový tartar mixes Olomouc cheese with onion, mustard and spices, then serves it on bread. It is a beloved local pub snack with beer.
Tvarůžkový smažák is fried Olomouc cheese in breadcrumbs, a regional twist on fried cheese that highlights the city’s most famous product.
Well-regarded modern restaurant and hotel dining room serving refined Czech and international dishes in an elegant setting.
Casual local spot popular for fresh burgers, beer and relaxed dining, offering a modern contrast to traditional Czech venues.
Established restaurant with Czech and Central European cooking, appreciated for quality ingredients and a polished but comfortable atmosphere.
More affordable than Prague. Hotels, dining, and transit are generally lower, making Olomouc good value for city breaks and student-friendly travel.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10%. Round up taxi fares. Small tips in cafes are welcome for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Katowice to Olomouc by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Olomouc, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Katowice to Olomouc buses use the Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) to Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M). Use this guide to compare Katowice and Olomouc bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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