How to travel from Olomouc to Šumava National Park, Czechia

There are several options for getting from Olomouc to Šumava National Park by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 1,325 ($54) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 1,030 ($42).

The distance between Olomouc and Šumava National Park is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Olomouc and Šumava National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Olomouc to Šumava National Park is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx CZK 1,030 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Olomouc and Šumava National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 1,325 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Olomouc and Šumava National Park. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Olomouc to Šumava National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Prague hl.n., Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, Strakonice and Lipka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

RegioJet, Czech Railways, LEO Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and PKP Intercity run train services between Olomouc and Šumava National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Olomouc and Šumava National Park. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Olomouc to Šumava National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brno Benesova Bus Station, Brno - Zvonarka and Strakonice. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

RegioJet and Tour Bus run regular bus services between Olomouc and Šumava National Park. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Olomouc to Šumava National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Brno Benesova Bus Station and then to Strakonice. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Šumava National Park is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 136km (84 miles) from Šumava National Park. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) and Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Olomouc and Šumava National Park. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olomouc to Šumava National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around CZK 2,410 ($100).