How to travel from Prague to Opava

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Compare bus and train for Prague to Opava

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 bus, with an average ticket price of €15 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 bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 154 miles (249 km)

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€21

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€15

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€59

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4h 4m

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3h 34m

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7h 43m

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7h 13m

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Opava is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Opava:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Opava costing on average €21.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Opava is by train with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Opava take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Prague and Opava including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Opava among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 7h 13m versus 4h 4m 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.

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.

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from Prague to Opava

How to get from Prague to Opava by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Prague to Opava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)
    3:41 PM3h47
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    7:28 PMOpava východ
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)
    3:41 PM3h47
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    7:28 PMOpava východ
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ)
    3:41 PM3h47
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    7:28 PMOpava východ
    191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Opava

Travel to Opava 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 Prague to Opava.

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There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Opava including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Opava is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Opava:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Opava costing on average €21.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Opava is by train with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Opava take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

The distance from Prague to Opava is approximately 154 miles (249 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Opava is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Opava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Opava:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Ostrava-Svinov station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Opava, Nákladní.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Opava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Leo Express, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s. to go to Opava by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Opava by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Opava with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct trains per day with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s..
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Opava often also extend their vacation to go to Ostrava, Brno, Kraków, Olomouc, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Opava and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Opava to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Opava, two to three days are typically sufficient to visit its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the city's cultural offerings.

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