How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc, Czechia

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OlomoucKarlovy Vary if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Olomouc hl.n..

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 590($24)

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Olomouc bus station.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 665($27)
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Drive

Drive to Olomouc.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance411km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc

There are several options for getting from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 590 ($24) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 1,130 ($46).

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (200 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Karlovy Vary and Olomouc by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx CZK 1,130 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 590 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.

Czech Railways, RegioJet and LEO Express run train services between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Karlovy Vary and Olomouc. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague Florenc Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Karlovy Vary and Olomouc. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc. We recommend that you take the train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Olomouc hl.n.. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Olomouc is Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Olomouc. Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) and Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Karlovy Vary and Olomouc. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around CZK 590 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlovy Vary and Olomouc

Transport options from Karlovy Vary to Olomouc
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
CZK 590($24)
every 3 hours480km (298 miles)
Train to Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi5h 55m
CZK 735($30)
once daily503km (313 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
CZK 665($27)
once daily432km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
CZK 1,130($46)
on demand411km (255 miles)

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Airports near Olomouc

The following major airports near Olomouc offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.

BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Olomouc
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Olomouc
PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
221km (138 miles) from Olomouc