- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s principal museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and culture collections.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from České Budějovice to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from České Budějovice to Prague will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 27 buses that leave České Budějovice for Prague on Tue, Jun 16, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Český Krumlov -> Prague)
(Český Krumlov -> Prague)
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
(Český Krumlov -> Prague)
(Český Krumlov -> Prague)
(Český Krumlov -> Prague)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from České Budějovice to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Prague:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from České Budějovice to Prague costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator ams_united_cz | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ams_united_cz | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator ams_atlasbus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ams_united_cz | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ams_united_cz | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ams_atlasbus | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for České Budějovice to Prague buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
320927 | 5:35 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 3h20 | 8:55 AM Praha, Roztyly | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 5:40 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 7:45 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h30 | 8:35 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h45 | 8:50 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 6:40 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 8:45 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 7:40 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 8:40 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 10:45 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h10 | 12:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h00 | 12:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 10:40 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 12:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 2:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 2:55 PM Praha, Roztyly | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h30 | 3:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 1:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 3:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h25 | 5:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h10 | 4:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 2:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 4:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
320927 | 3:00 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Praha, Roztyly | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 3:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h00 | 6:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h10 | 6:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 4:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 6:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h10 | 7:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h25 | 8:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 5:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 7:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 6:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 8:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h10 | 8:55 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h45 | 9:30 PM Praha, Černý Most | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) | 7:40 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h15 | 10:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h00 | 10:35 PM Praha, Roztyly | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:35 AM České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2h10 | 5:45 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from České Budějovice to Prague run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Prague’s principal museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and culture collections.
A significant museum complex preserving Jewish history and heritage through synagogues, ceremonial objects, and exhibitions in Josefov.
A highly regarded design museum with glass, ceramics, fashion, graphics, and decorative arts in a historic building near the Old Town.
Prague’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic facades, churches, and major landmarks; essential for first-time visitors.
A picturesque historic district below Prague Castle with baroque streets, embassies, gardens, and a romantic atmosphere.
A major boulevard-like square central to modern Czech history, shopping, and public life, anchored by the National Museum.
Marinated beef sirloin with creamy root-vegetable sauce, bread dumplings, cranberry, and whipped cream. It is one of the best-known classic Czech festive dishes.
Roast pork served with dumplings and braised cabbage. This is a cornerstone of traditional Czech home-style cooking and pub menus.
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Established traditional restaurant known for duck, old-Bohemian recipes, and elegant historic interiors. A strong choice for a refined Czech meal.
Well-known Old Town restaurant offering polished Czech classics and seasonal dishes in a stylish but approachable atmosphere.
A famous modern Czech beer hall serving classic dishes, fresh Pilsner, and dependable traditional cooking in a lively central setting.
Moderate by European standards. Beer, transit, and casual meals are good value; central hotels cost more.
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