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How to Get from Prague to Kutna Hora by Train or Tour
Getting from Prague to Kutna Hora is easiest on the hourly Vysocina express from Prague main station, about an hour to Kutna Hora hl.n. with fares starting at $3.63 (79 CZK) one way. This guide covers the train and which station to use, the timed ossuary ticket, a day plan and when a guided tour from $65 is the better buy.
Quick answer The short answer on getting from Prague to Kutna Hora
The Vysocina express leaves Praha hlavni nadrazi every hour and reaches Kutna Hora hl.n. in about an hour. One-way 2nd class fares start at $3.63 (79 CZK). A small local train continues to Kutna Hora mesto near the old town. Book your Sedlec Ossuary slot online before you travel.
Key takeaways
- Shared Kutna Hora day trip from Prague tours handle trains, tickets and timing
- The ossuary sells timed tickets online: read the Sedlec Ossuary guide first
- Plan the town with things to do in Kutna Hora
- Travelling as a couple or family? Compare private Kutna Hora tours
How do I get from Prague to Kutna Hora?
Take the hourly Vysocina express from Praha hlavni nadrazi to Kutna Hora hl.n., or book a guided day tour that does the travel for you.
There are two practical ways to make the trip: on your own by train or on a guided tour.
Train or Tour
The direct train is the standard way. The Vysocina express runs every hour from Praha hlavni nadrazi to Kutna Hora hl.n. and the ride takes about an hour. With the change to the local train for Kutna Hora mesto, near the historic centre, the trip is just over an hour.
A guided tour removes the planning: the coach or the guide's train takes you there, and on most tours the ossuary and St Barbara's tickets are in the price.
| Way | Travel time | Cost | You handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vysocina express | About an hour to Kutna Hora hl.n. | From $3.63 (79 CZK) one way, 2nd class | Tickets, the local train, the ossuary slot |
| Guided coach tour | 6 to 6.5 hour day | From $65 per person | Nothing, the guide leads |
| Guided train tour | 6 to 7 hour day | From $81 per person | Nothing, the guide leads |
Source: Czech Railways.
Kutna Hora mesto station, the stop closest to the old town. Photo: Kutnohorska-lokalka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How far away is Kutna Hora from Prague?
Kutna Hora is about an hour from Prague on the direct train, which makes it an easy day trip.
Time matters more than distance here, and the train sets it.
Time from Prague
The direct train reaches Kutna Hora hl.n. in about an hour. Kutna Hora hl.n. is not in the old town: it stands in the Sedlec district, close to the ossuary, and the local train continues to Kutna Hora mesto for the historic centre. Guided coach tours from Prague run a 6 to 6.5 hour day, with most of that time spent in Kutna Hora.
Source: Czech Railways.
How much does the train from Prague to Kutna Hora cost?
One-way 2nd class fares start at $3.63 (79 CZK) and change with the train and how early you book.
Buy from Ceske drahy, the Czech national rail operator.
Fares and Discounts
One-way 2nd class fares start at $3.63 (79 CZK). Tickets go on sale up to 90 days ahead. Children under 6 travel free, and ages 6 to 17 and 65 and over get 75% off.
Bikes ride on the Vysocina express with a compulsory seat reservation. There is no dining car on these trains, so bring water and a snack.
At Kutna Hora-Sedlec station there is no ticket office, so tickets from there are bought on the train.
Source: Czech Railways.
Which Kutna Hora station should I use?
Ride to Kutna Hora hl.n.
Kutna Hora has several stations, and the right one saves walking.
The Stations
From Kutna Hora hl.n. a small diesel local train with 2nd class only continues to Kutna Hora mesto, near the historic centre. On the way it stops at Kutna Hora-Sedlec, which serves the ossuary area and has no ticket office.
| Station | Use it for | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Kutna Hora hl.n. | Arriving from Prague, the change to the local train | Ticket office and information centre |
| Kutna Hora-Sedlec | The Sedlec Ossuary area | Bought on the train |
| Kutna Hora mesto | The historic centre and St Barbara's | Local train, 2nd class only |
Source: Czech Railways.
Do I need to book the Sedlec Ossuary before I go?
Yes, the ossuary sells timed tickets online for a set date and time, and entry without a reservation is not guaranteed.
This is the one booking to make before you board the train.
The Timed Ticket
Pick your train first and then your ossuary slot, leaving time for the local connection. Arrive about 5 minutes early. The time on the ticket cannot be changed, and you can be up to 10 minutes late at most. Tickets cancelled up to 3 days ahead are refunded as a voucher valid for 12 months. The full rules are in the Sedlec Ossuary guide.
Guided tours handle the slot for the group, which is one of the main reasons to book one.
Source: Sedlec Ossuary.
Tours That Fit
Two guided day trips that cover the transport and the main tickets.
from $81
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Kutna Hora UNESCO Tour by Train with Bone Chapel
A 6-hour train-based group tour with English guide, ossuary and St Barbara's entries and round-trip train tickets included for $81 per person
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Kutna Hora Coach Tour with Bone Church and St Barbara
The lowest price here with the ossuary and St Barbara's tickets in it, about 40 minutes at each church.
Check AvailabilityCan I take a day trip from Prague to Kutna Hora?
Yes, an hourly train each way leaves a full day in town, and guided tours run 6 to 7 hours door to door.
Both an independent day and a guided day fit easily.
Guided Day Tours from Prague
Every tour below starts in Prague and carries free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Two of them travel by train with the guide, the rest by coach or minivan. If you would rather see the whole range, the Kutna Hora day trip from Prague page compares them all.
| Tour | Price | Length | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutna Hora from Prague - The Bone Church & St Barbara's | $65 per person | 6 hours | Coach |
| From Prague to Kutna hora - GUIDED TOUR TO KUTNA HORA | $65 per person | 6 hours | Coach |
| Kutna Hora Day Excursion with Bone Church | $72 per person | 6.5 hours | Coach |
| Kutna Hora UNESCO Site Tour with Bone Chapel | $81 per person | 6 hours | Train and local bus |
| Kutna Hora, St Barbara's Church, Sedlec Ossuary | $86 per person | 6 hours | Bus or minivan with hotel pickup |
| Kutna Hora Day Tour Including Sedlec Ossuary | $91.24 per person | 7 hours | Train and public transport |
What does a good day plan look like?
Take a morning train, see the Sedlec Ossuary first at your booked time, then ride or walk on to the old town for St Barbara's and the silver mine.
Do Sedlec first: it is closest to the main station and it is the stop with a fixed time.
Morning to Evening
Catch a morning Vysocina express from Praha hlavni nadrazi. At Kutna Hora hl.n. you are already in the Sedlec district, close to the ossuary. After the ossuary, take the local train on to Kutna Hora mesto for the old town.
In town, St Barbara's needs no time slot. If you want to go underground, the Hradek mine tour is guided, lasts about 90 minutes and covers about 250 m of the original medieval mine, with a helmet, headlamp and miner's jacket provided.
Coming back, reverse the route to Kutna Hora hl.n. for the hourly train to Prague.
Sources: Czech Railways, Czech Museum of Silver.
Is a day trip to Kutna Hora worth it?
Yes, about an hour by train buys a UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, the Sedlec bone chapel and a medieval silver town in one day.
The trip is short, cheap by train and packed with sights.
Train or Tour: What Decides It
Go by train if you are happy to book the ossuary slot, read a timetable and change to the local train. The fare starts at $3.63 (79 CZK) one way.
Book a tour if you want the tickets and timing handled. Shared tours start at $65 per person with the main entries included on most of them. Check each tour's card: Kutna Hora Day Excursion with Bone Church includes tickets only on the option with entries.
Sources: Czech Railways, UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Prague to Kutna Hora: Questions
How do I get from Prague to Kutna Hora?
Take the hourly Vysocina express from Praha hlavni nadrazi to Kutna Hora hl.n., about an hour, or join a guided tour such as Kutna Hora from Prague - The Bone Church & St Barbara's.
Can I take a day trip from Prague to Kutna Hora?
Yes. Trains run every hour in both directions, and guided tours run 6 to 7 hours. Compare them on the Kutna Hora day trip from Prague page.
Is a day trip to Kutna Hora worth it?
Yes for most visitors. In one day you see St Barbara's, the Sedlec Ossuary and the old town, all part of one UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How far away is Kutna Hora from Prague?
About an hour by direct train from Praha hlavni nadrazi to Kutna Hora hl.n.
Is there a bus from Prague to Kutna Hora?
Guided coach tours run from Prague, from $65 per person. For independent travel the hourly direct train is the standard choice.
Where do I buy the train ticket?
From Ceske drahy online or at the station in Prague. At Kutna Hora-Sedlec there is no ticket office, so you buy on the train.
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