Kutna Hora & Sedlec Ossuary Day Trip from Prague by Train

Summary

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You’ll step into Prague’s rhythm before catching a train out to Kutna Hora with your guide—expect stories, odd details, and warm Czech humor along the way. Stand beneath skull chandeliers in Sedlec Ossuary, wander medieval streets past Gothic spires, and pause inside St. Barbara’s Church as colored light shifts around you. Entry fees and round-trip transport are sorted so you can just take it all in.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll want to see this,” our guide Jan said, waving us off the platform in Prague. I’d barely finished my coffee and we were already weaving through Old Town, past the Powder Tower—someone’s dog barking at a tram, the air still smelling like rain. The walk to the station felt like a prelude, Jan pointing out little things—a faded mural here, a bakery with poppyseed rolls there. We grabbed snacks (I went for something called trdelník, which is way messier than it looks) before hopping on the train to Kutna Hora. It was quieter than I expected. Fields slid by, and Jan told us stories about silver miners while a kid behind me tried to pronounce “ossuary.”

The Sedlec Ossuary—yeah, that’s the bone chapel—was both stranger and more beautiful than any photo. Skulls everywhere: chandeliers, garlands, even a coat of arms made of femurs. It didn’t feel spooky though, just…oddly peaceful? The stone was cool under my hand when I leaned in for a closer look. Jan explained how all these bones ended up here (plague years, wars), and I caught myself whispering without knowing why. There was this moment when everyone just stood still, looking up at that bone chandelier—nobody said anything for maybe half a minute.

Afterwards we wandered Kutna Hora’s old streets—cobblestones slippery from last night’s rain—and stopped outside St. Barbara’s Church. The spires looked like something out of a fairy tale but sharper somehow. Inside, colored light spilled across the floor; Jan gave us ten minutes to explore on our own (“Don’t get lost,” he joked). I tried to sketch one of the stained glass windows but gave up—the colors kept changing as clouds moved overhead.

We ended up at the Italian Court listening to stories about kings and coins (I zoned out for a bit—I blame lunch). On the way back to Prague I watched fields blur past again and wondered how many people had made this same journey over centuries. I still think about that quiet in the bone chapel sometimes—you know how some places just stick with you?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Kutná Hora and Sedlec Ossuary tour

• Walk through Prague Old Town
• Pass Powder Tower and Czech National Bank
• Pass Synagogue on way to train station
• Break for food and drinks
• Train to Kutná Hora
• Pass views of the Cathedral
• Visit Sedlec Ossuary bone chapel
• Enter and explore the Cathedral
• Pass by historical sites with guide
• Visit Italian Court with guide
• See exterior of St. Barbara's Church
• Return to Prague

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Prague to Kutna Hora?

The tour lasts around 7 hours including travel time by train from Prague.

Is entry to Sedlec Ossuary included in this day trip?

Yes, entry fees for Sedlec Ossuary are included except for Church of Saint James.

Does this Kutna Hora tour include transportation?

Yes, round-trip transportation by train and public transit is included.

Are there breaks for food or drinks during the tour?

Yes, there’s a 20-minute break before departing on the train so you can get food or drinks.

Will there be a local guide throughout the tour?

Yes, a local guide leads you through Kutna Hora and provides commentary at each site.

Is this day trip suitable for children or strollers?

Yes, infants can ride in prams or strollers; children must be accompanied by an adult.

What are some highlights of Kutna Hora on this tour?

Sedlec Ossuary (Bone Chapel), St. Barbara's Church, Italian Court, medieval town streets.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this day trip from Prague.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfer by train and public transportation from Prague with entry fees covered (except Church of Saint James). A local guide leads you through Kutna Hora’s old town streets and inside both Sedlec Ossuary and St. Barbara's Church—with time for breaks along the way before returning together in the evening.