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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 49 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Český Krumlov to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Český Krumlov to Budapest will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Český Krumlov to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Český Krumlov to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $413.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $530 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Budapest:
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Český Krumlov to Budapest costing on average $163 (€133).
A bus is $485 (€397) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Český Krumlov to Budapest costing on average $530 (€434).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Český Krumlov to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 10h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 11h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:05 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 11h00 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:05 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 10h40 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 10h25 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 10h10 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 10h05 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 10h20 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:00 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 11h15 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:00 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 11h35 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 13h15 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 12h50 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 12h30 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 12h45 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 13h10 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 12h25 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 12h00 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 12h15 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 10h55 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 11h35 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 11h30 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 10h50 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 9h25 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 11h10 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 9h05 | 2:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Český Krumlov to Budapest run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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