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Kutná Hora
Go as a day trip from Prague (about 1 h by train) or one night; see the ossuary and St Barbara's, then leave. Two nights only if you add Sedlec and the mines.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (mines closed, shorter hours, cold)
- Airport
- PRG
- Nights
- 0–1
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Kutná Hora is a former silver-mining town 1 hour from Prague, protected by UNESCO for its historic centre, the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec. The two headline sights sit at opposite ends of town, so most visitors do it as a day trip; one night lets you see it without the tour buses.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kutná Hora, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyKutná Hora is a small, low-crime town and safe to walk by day.
- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20; restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU) · 155 ambulance · 158 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (No direct link; reach Prague centre first, then train or bus to Kutná Hora.).
- Getting aroundThe town is about 3 km end to end and walkable, but the ossuary and St Barbara's are at opposite ends.The town is about 1.9 mi end to end and walkable, but the ossuary and St Barbara's are at opposite ends.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee50–80 Kč
- Sit-down mealCzech main course in a pub180–320 Kč
- Beerdraught 0.5 l45–65 Kč
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi across townabout 80 Kč (check)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus single rideabout 20 Kč (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week400–700 Kč
- Museum or sight ticketOssuary entry (adult)160 Kč
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personKč 450
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomKč 1,900 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomKč 3,500 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 900 · Mid Kč 1,600 (≈ US$80) · High Kč 3,000 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (No direct link; reach Prague centre first, then train or bus to Kutná Hora.)
Weather and climate
Kutná Hora: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C36°F
−3°C27°F
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Feb
4°C39°F
−3°C27°F
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Mar
9°C48°F
0°C32°F
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Apr
14°C57°F
3°C37°F
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May
19°C66°F
8°C46°F
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Jun
22°C72°F
11°C52°F
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Jul
24°C75°F
13°C55°F
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Aug
24°C75°F
12°C54°F
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Sep
19°C66°F
9°C48°F
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Oct
13°C55°F
5°C41°F
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Nov
6°C43°F
1°C34°F
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Dec
3°C37°F
−2°C28°F
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is about 3 km end to end and walkable, but the ossuary and St Barbara's are at opposite ends. Local bus 1 links the centre and the main station; a private tourist shuttle runs between the main station, the ossuary and St Barbara's. Taxis meet most trains and are metered.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Train from Kutná Hora město or hl.n. to Praha hl.n., roughly hourly
The usual base: most people visit Kutná Hora from Prague, not the other way round.
Door to door: About 15–20 min
Train, short hop; some Prague services change here
A transfer point rather than a destination.
Karlštejn
skipDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Train via Prague or Kolín, then local line
Too far for a day from Kutná Hora; do it from Prague.
Kačina Castle
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Local transport or taxi toward Svatý Mikuláš
Check opening days before you go; easiest with a car or taxi.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre (around Palackého náměstí)
Walk to St Barbara's and the Italian Court; restaurants and cafés on the doorstep.
Sedlec (by the ossuary)
Quiet, close to the ossuary and the Sedlec cathedral; 2.5–3 km from the centre.Quiet, close to the ossuary and the Sedlec cathedral; 1.6–1.9 mi from the centre.
Near Kutná Hora město station
Best if you arrive by train and want a short walk with bags.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 800–1,400 Kč excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,400–2,500 (≈ US$70–120) Kč excl. bed
- High
- 2,500 (≈ US$120) Kč+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × Kč 1,900 | Kč 1,900 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Kč 1,600 | Kč 3,200 |
| Prague → Kutná Hora train, both ways2 × Kč 170 · PID suburban ticket, 11 zones, 84 Kč each way | Kč 340 |
| Ossuary + St Barbara's combined ticket2 × Kč 350 · check | Kč 700 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Kč 500 | Kč 1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 714 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 3,927 per person per day, bed included | Kč 7,854≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in koruna; travel from Prague excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 50–80 Kč |
| Czech main course in a pub | 180–320 Kč |
| Beer: draught 0.5 l | 45–65 Kč |
| Ossuary entry (adult) | 160 Kč |
| Combined ticket, ossuary + St Barbara's | about 350 Kč (check) |
| Local bus single ride | about 20 Kč (check) |
| Taxi across town | about 80 Kč (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 400–700 Kč |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The ossuary and St Barbara's are about 2.5–3 km apart: plan the walk or take the shuttle.The ossuary and St Barbara's are about 1.6–1.9 mi apart: plan the walk or take the shuttle.
- Photography inside the ossuary is prohibited.
- The silver-mine tours close in winter (roughly November–March) and on Mondays.
- Kutná Hora hl.n. is well outside town; Kutná Hora město is the station near the centre.
- Buy your return train ticket at the station office: there are no stamping machines in Kutná Hora.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU)
- 112
- Ambulance
- 155
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- City police
- 156
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Emergency
- All emergencies (EU)112
- Ambulance155
- Police158
- Fire150
Embassy
No embassies in Kutná Hora; most are in Prague. US, UK, Canadian and Australian missions are all in Prague (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prague → Kutná Hora, train: 84 Kč with a PID suburban ticket, 11 zones, about 1 h
- Taxi across town: about 80 Kč (check)
- Tourist shuttle, station–ossuary–St Barbara's: about 35 Kč per person (check)
Say or show
- Dobrý den — Hello (dobree den)
- Děkuji — Thank you (dyekooyi)
- Prosím — Please (proseem)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (kolik to stoyee)
- Můžu platit kartou? — Can I pay by card? (moožu platit kartou)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (gde ye toaleta)
Train tickets are bought at the station office in Kutná Hora: there are no stamping machines here.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kutná Hora. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (mines closed, shorter hours, cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PRG: last train and bus times to Prague, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Sedlec (ossuary, cathedral), the historic centre (St Barbara's, Italian Court, Hrádek).
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (ossuary, St Barbara's, Sedlec cathedral, Hrádek mine tours) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures for the mine closure and shorter winter hours so gates A–D can go green.