- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, science, and history collections.










Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2h 11m
Average duration
2h 48m
Trains per day
69
Distance
205 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olomouc to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $4, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Olomouc to Prague:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olomouc to Prague costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
The journey is about 56m faster (2h 22m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly $50 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $60 (€49)). 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., České dráhy, Leo Express, DSB, Intercity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), PKP Intercity, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
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 Olomouc to Prague trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 3:28 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h18 | 5:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 898 | 4:15 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 6:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN 442 | 4:41 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h45 | 7:26 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 896 | 5:04 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h48 | 7:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE410-PL | 5:21 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 7:43 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE410-PL | 5:21 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h15 | 7:36 AM Praha-Libeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1100 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 5:26 AM Lipník nad Bečvou | 4h32 | 9:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1000 (Bohumín -> Prague) | 5:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h23 | 8:19 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1000 (Bohumín -> Prague) | 5:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 8:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 520 | 6:06 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h46 | 8:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 516 | 6:11 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h17 | 8:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 894 | 6:31 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 9:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1004 (Opava východ -> Prague) | 6:36 AM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h42 | 10:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1002 (Návsí (Jablunkov) -> Prague) | 6:50 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h42 | 9:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1002 (Návsí (Jablunkov) -> Prague) | 6:50 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h28 | 9:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1214 | 7:21 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h34 | 9:55 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 546 | 7:25 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h27 | 9:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1006 (Návsí (Jablunkov) -> Prague) | 7:38 AM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h40 | 11:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1004 (Opava východ -> Prague) | 7:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 10:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1004 (Opava východ -> Prague) | 7:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 10:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 222 | 8:06 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h46 | 10:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 512 | 8:11 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h17 | 10:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1254 | 8:25 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h18 | 10:43 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 892 | 8:31 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 11:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 8:37 AM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h41 | 12:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1006 (Návsí (Jablunkov) -> Prague) | 8:50 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h28 | 11:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1006 (Návsí (Jablunkov) -> Prague) | 8:50 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h42 | 11:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE412 | 9:21 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 11:43 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE412 | 9:21 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h15 | 11:36 AM Praha-Libeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 144 | 9:25 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h27 | 11:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 9:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 12:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 9:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 12:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 220 | 10:06 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h46 | 12:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 510 | 10:11 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h17 | 12:28 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 890 | 10:31 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 1:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1109 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1010 (Havířov -> Prague) | 10:36 AM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h42 | 2:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 296 | 10:59 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h34 | 1:33 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 296 · rj 254 | 10:59 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h24 | 1:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE1258 | 11:21 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h34 | 1:55 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 116 | 11:25 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h27 | 1:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1010 (Havířov -> Prague) | 11:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 2:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1010 (Havířov -> Prague) | 11:56 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 2:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1113 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 12:36 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h42 | 4:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 1:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 4:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 1:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 4:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE414-PL | 2:25 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h18 | 4:43 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE414-PL | 2:25 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h11 | 4:36 PM Praha-Libeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 2:38 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h40 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 3:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 6:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 3:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1216 | 4:23 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h32 | 6:55 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1121 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) | 4:36 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h42 | 8:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE1266 | 5:21 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h15 | 7:36 PM Praha-Libeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1266 | 5:21 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 7:43 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1124 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 5:25 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 4h33 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) | 5:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h22 | 8:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) | 5:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h34 | 8:30 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) | 6:00 PM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 4h10 | 10:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) | 6:00 PM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 3h58 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE418-PL | 6:25 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h11 | 8:36 PM Praha-Libeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE418-PL | 6:25 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h18 | 8:43 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1125 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) | 6:36 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 3h43 | 10:19 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE232 | 7:21 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h49 | 10:10 PM Praha-Vršovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE232 | 7:21 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h57 | 10:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) | 7:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h36 | 10:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) | 7:56 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h23 | 10:19 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE232 | 8:46 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h11 | 10:57 PM Praha-Vršovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE232 | 8:46 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h17 | 11:03 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 10:34 PM Lipník nad Bečvou | 7h12 | 5:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 2:55 AM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 5h15 | 8:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
LE1250 | 3:16 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h59 | 6:15 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1250 | 3:16 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 2h52 | 6:08 AM Praha-Libeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Olomouc to Prague run on average 48 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
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Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, science, and history collections.
One of Prague’s most significant museum institutions, preserving Jewish history through synagogues, exhibitions, and the Old Jewish Cemetery.
A leading city gallery in a Gothic landmark on Old Town Square, hosting major modern and contemporary art exhibitions.
Prague’s historic heart, surrounded by major monuments and lively at all times of day; essential for first-time visitors.
A picturesque Baroque district below Prague Castle with quiet lanes, embassies, gardens, and classic city charm.
A major boulevard-like square central to modern Czech history, shopping, and the city’s urban energy.
Marinated beef sirloin with a creamy root-vegetable sauce, bread dumplings, cranberry, and whipped cream. It is one of the most iconic Czech Sunday and festive dishes.
Roast pork served with bread dumplings and braised sauerkraut. This is a classic Czech pub and home-style meal strongly associated with Bohemian cooking.
Czech goulash is a rich beef stew seasoned with onion and paprika, usually served with bread dumplings. It is a staple of traditional Prague taverns and beer halls.
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering contemporary Czech fine dining with seasonal ingredients, tasting menus, and a sophisticated modern atmosphere.
An elegant grand café offering refined Czech and Central European dishes, excellent breakfasts, and classic pastries in a beautifully restored interior.
A well-regarded Old Town restaurant focused on updated Czech cuisine, including svíčková and goulash, in a polished but approachable setting.
Moderate for Europe: beer, transit, and casual meals are good value; central hotels cost more.
About 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up. Tip taxis modestly by rounding up. No tip is expected for fast food, but small change is appreciated in cafés.
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Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague -> Old Town Square, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olomouc to Prague 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 Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Olomouc to Prague trains use the Olomouc hlavní nádraží to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha Libeň. Use this guide to compare Olomouc and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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