How to travel from Ostrava to Krkonoše, Czechia

The distance between Ostrava and Krkonoše is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ostrava to Krkonoše by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec and then to Karpacz Biały Jar.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 3,615($145)
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Train

Take the train to Wroclaw Glowny and then to Jelenia Gora d.k..

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 3,810($155)
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Drive

Drive to Giant Mountains.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostrava and Krkonoše

There are several options for getting from Ostrava to Krkonoše by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 3,615 ($145) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 1,425 ($58).

The distance between Ostrava and Krkonoše is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Ostrava and Krkonoše by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostrava to Krkonoše is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx CZK 1,425 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostrava and Krkonoše, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 3,615 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostrava and Krkonoše. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostrava to Krkonoše. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hlavní nádraží, Wroclaw Glowny, Jelenia Gora d.k. and Cieplice Zdroj Dom Hauptmanna. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Nightjet, Polregio, PKP Intercity and Koleje Dolnośląskie run train services between Ostrava and Krkonoše. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Ostrava and Krkonoše. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostrava to Krkonoše. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katowice Sądowa Dworzec and Karpacz Biały Jar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ostrava and Krkonoše. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostrava to Krkonoše. We recommend that you take the bus to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec and then to Karpacz Biały Jar. instead which will take 8h 15m.

The closest major airport to Krkonoše is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from Krkonoše. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ostrava and Krkonoše. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostrava to Krkonoše is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around CZK 3,615 ($145).

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Transport options from Ostrava to Krkonoše
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 15m
CZK 3,615($145)
once daily494km (307 miles)
Train
8h 35m
CZK 3,810($155)
twice daily418km (260 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
CZK 1,425($58)
on demand323km (201 miles)

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Airports near Krkonoše

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Krkonoše
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Krkonoše
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Krkonoše