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The cheapest and fastest trains from Olomouc to Kraków

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$55

Average price

$81

Fastest journey

3 h 32 m

Average duration

4 h 12 m

Trains per day

Distance

199 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Olomouc to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Olomouc to Kraków will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.

Fast trains

Of the 10 trains that leave Olomouc for Kraków on Mon, Jul 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 4 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.

RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ Deutsche Bahn

R 213

08:01AM4h15

Olomouc hlavní nádraží

12:16PMKraków Główny

$551One-way

2 transfers

RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ Deutsche Bahn

IC 106

08:01AM6h16

Olomouc hlavní nádraží

02:17PMKraków Główny

$611One-way

2 transfers

RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl)

12:08AM4h29

Olomouc hlavní nádraží

04:37AMKraków Główny

$641One-way

0 transfers

EC 113

08:44AM3h32

Olomouc hlavní nádraží

12:16PMKraków Główny

$871One-way

0 transfers

Bus14014 · EC 115

11:41AM5h19

Olomouc město

05:00PMKraków Główny

$871One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Olomouc to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Olomouc to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 123 miles (199 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€23 Average price	€15 Average price Cheapest
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Olomouc to Kraków train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 14

Last updated at 11:58 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+R 213	6:01 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží	4h15	10:16 AM Kraków Główny	2 transfers
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+IC 106	6:01 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží	6h16	12:17 PM Kraków Główny	2 transfers
Bus14008 · EC 123 · EC 106	6:28 AM Olomouc město	5h49	12:17 PM Kraków Główny	2 transfers
Bus14008 · EC 123 · EC 106	6:30 AM Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží	5h47	12:17 PM Kraków Główny	2 transfers
EC 113	6:44 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží	3h32	10:16 AM Kraków Główny	0 transfersDirect
EC 123 · EC 106	7:51 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží	4h26	12:17 PM Kraków Główny	1 transfer
Bus14014 · EC 115	9:41 AM Olomouc město	5h19	3:00 PM Kraków Główny	1 transfer
Bus14014 · EC 115	9:43 AM Olomouc-Nová Ulice nádraží	5h17	3:00 PM Kraków Główny	1 transfer
EC 115	10:44 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží	4h16	3:00 PM Kraków Główny	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Olomouc to Kraków

Czechia

Poland

Trains from Olomouc to Kraków run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $5 (€4)

Distance

123 miles (199 km)

Average train duration

4h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

$9 (€8)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 26m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:48

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $5 (€4)

Train companies: Leo Express, Regiojet and Deutsche Bahn from Olomouc to Kraków trains

For as little as $5 (€4) you can travel by train to Kraków from Olomouc with Leo Express, Regiojet and Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Leo Express is a Czech train and bus company which offers the following ticket types for your journey: Economy, Economy Plus, Business and Premium.

Olomouc to Kraków train information with Leo Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $5

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Olomouc to Kraków train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: $62

The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

Train information from Olomouc to Kraków with ÖBB | Euro City (EC):

Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: $91
ÖBB | Euro City (EC) frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Olomouc to Kraków

FAQs: Travel by train from Olomouc to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Olomouc to Kraków.

Cheap train tickets from Olomouc to Kraków can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Olomouc to Kraków is $29 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Olomouc to Kraków train travel time is 3 h 27 min for the 123 mile (199 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Olomouc to Kraków leaves at 7: 44AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Olomouc to Kraków leaves at 10: 45PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Olomouc to Kraków without having to change trains with Regiojet or Deutsche Bahn. There is 1 direct train from Olomouc to Kraków each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Olomouc to Kraków train with Leo Express, Regiojet, Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy or ÖBB | Euro City (EC). However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Olomouc and Kraków as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 45PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Olomouc hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kraków Główny, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Kraków from Olomouc is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 27 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Olomouc to Kraków by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Olomouc to Kraków including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Olomouc to Kraków

Olomouc

Kraków

The major train station for departures in Olomouc is Olomouc hlavní nádraží. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Olomouc hlavní nádraží for your trip from Olomouc to Kraków.

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