- Must visit
Silesian Museum
Leading regional museum with natural history, archaeology, and art collections that explain Silesia’s culture and Opava’s role in it.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
17
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Opava will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 17 trains that leave Prague for Opava on Mon, Aug 10, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín)
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov))
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov)
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov))
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)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 train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Opava:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Opava costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Opava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
The journey is about 27m faster (3h 37m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly €46 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €58). 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., Leo Express.
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, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1009 (Prague -> Havířov) | 1:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 5:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 117 · Os 3428 | 2:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 6:15 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
SC 511 · Os 3430 | 3:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h43 | 7:14 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 3:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h47 | 7:28 PM Opava východ | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) | 3:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h23 | 7:04 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 145 · Os 3432 | 4:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h13 | 8:21 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 4:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h24 | 8:05 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 515 · Os 3434 | 5:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h45 | 9:16 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 5:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h22 | 9:03 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 547 · Os 3438 | 6:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h12 | 11:20 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
SC 517 · Os 3440 | 7:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h43 | 12:14 AM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) | 7:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h38 | 11:19 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN 443 · Os 3400 | 10:16 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h57 | 5:13 AM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 2:26 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h19 | 9:00 AM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 241 · Sp 1610 | 5:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h44 | 9:36 AM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
EC 113 · Os 3412 | 6:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 10:15 AM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
EC 141 · Os 3416 | 8:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 12:15 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
SC 503 · Sp 1618 | 9:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h05 | 1:36 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
EC 115 · Os 3420 | 10:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 2:15 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
SC 505 · Sp 1622 | 11:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h05 | 3:36 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) | 11:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h21 | 3:02 PM Ostrava-Svinov station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 143 · Os 3424 | 12:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 4:15 PM Opava východ | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Prague to Opava run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Discover the best of Opava — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Opava trip today.
Leading regional museum with natural history, archaeology, and art collections that explain Silesia’s culture and Opava’s role in it.
Flagship art venue in the former Blücher Palace, presenting Czech and European works in an elegant historic setting.
Museum branch in a representative historic house, used for exhibitions that deepen the story of Silesian society and culture.
Main historic square framed by civic buildings, monuments, and arcades; the essential starting point for exploring central Opava.
Leafy park ring on former fortifications, ideal for walking between sights and enjoying one of the city’s defining green spaces.
Historic lower square with shops and city life, worth visiting for its everyday atmosphere and links between major center landmarks.
Silesian potato dumplings often filled with smoked meat and served with cabbage. A hearty regional staple linked to Czech Silesian home cooking.
A dense dark bread from the Hlučín and Opava area, valued for its sourdough character and long rural baking tradition in Czech Silesia.
Sweet yeast dumplings filled with poppy seeds, plum jam or quark. Common in Silesian households and festive family meals.
Popular central café and restaurant known for reliable Czech and international dishes, desserts and a relaxed modern atmosphere.
Established brewery restaurant serving Czech classics, grilled meats and beer in a lively traditional setting near the city center.
Well-known traditional restaurant with Czech meals, steaks and beer. Casual atmosphere suitable for a classic local lunch or dinner.
Budget-friendly versus major Czech cities. Hotels, meals, and local transit are usually cheaper than Prague or Brno for most travelers.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%. Taxi fares are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is normal.
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Opava východ -> Horní náměstí
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.
Opava, zastávka is 2 km from Opava city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Opava, zastávka has practical services for this route, including Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Opava, zastávka.
Available at Opava, zastávka: Bike Parking.
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