How to travel from Ostrava to Šumava National Park, Czechia

The distance between Ostrava and Šumava National Park is around 464km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Prague hl.n., Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi then Strakonice and then to Lipka.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,400($57)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brno Main Train Station then take the bus to Strakonice then take the train to Lipka.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,475($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Šumava National Park.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance464km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostrava and Šumava National Park

There are several options for getting from Ostrava to Šumava National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 1,400 ($57) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 1,280 ($52).

The distance between Ostrava and Šumava National Park is around 464km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Ostrava and Šumava National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostrava to Šumava National Park is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx CZK 1,280 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostrava and Šumava National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 1,400 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostrava and Šumava National Park. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostrava to Šumava National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Svinov mosty horní zastávka, Ostrava Svinov, Prague hl.n., Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, Strakonice and Lipka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

RegioJet and Czech Railways run train services between Ostrava and Šumava National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ostrava and Šumava National Park. We recommend that you drive to Šumava National Park. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostrava to Šumava National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Prague hl.n., Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi then Strakonice and then to Lipka. instead which will take 7h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ostrava and Šumava National Park. The distance is around 464km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostrava to Šumava National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around CZK 1,400 ($57).

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Transport options from Ostrava to Šumava National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
CZK 1,400($57)
every 4 hours591km (367 miles)
Train via Brno Main Train Station9h 15m
CZK 1,425($58)
every 4 hours517km (321 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 5m
CZK 1,475($60)
once a week479km (298 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
CZK 1,280($52)
on demand464km (289 miles)

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Airports near Šumava National Park

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Šumava National Park
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Šumava National Park
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
334km (208 miles) from Šumava National Park