- Must visit
Egon Schiele Art Centrum
A prominent contemporary art gallery and cultural venue linked to Egon Schiele, hosting rotating exhibitions in a historic brewery complex.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Český Krumlov is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Český Krumlov will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 42 buses that leave Prague for Český Krumlov on Sun, Jul 12, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
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(Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Český Krumlov among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Český Krumlov:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Český Krumlov costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 14m 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 RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator ams_atlasbus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:13AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator ams_atlasbus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator ams_atlasbus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Český Krumlov buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 6:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 8:40 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 7:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 8:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 10:40 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 9:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
332002 | 9:15 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h55 | 12:10 PM Český Krumlov, Budějovická | 0 transfersDirect | |
332002 | 9:15 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 3h00 | 12:15 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
332002 | 9:15 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h58 | 12:13 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h05 | 1:05 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h10 | 1:10 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 10:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 12:40 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 1:05 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h45 | 1:10 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h10 | 2:10 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 11:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h45 | 2:10 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h50 | 2:15 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 12:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 2:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 4:40 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 2h35 | 5:05 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2h25 | 5:05 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 3:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h10 | 7:00 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h05 | 6:55 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 4:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 6:40 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Praha, Roztyly | 2h40 | 6:55 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Praha, Roztyly | 2h45 | 7:00 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 5:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 6:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h30 | 8:30 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h15 | 10:15 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 7:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h30 | 9:30 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h50 | 10:15 PM Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2h55 | 10:20 PM Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Prague to Český Krumlov run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 38 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Český Krumlov — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Český Krumlov trip today.
A prominent contemporary art gallery and cultural venue linked to Egon Schiele, hosting rotating exhibitions in a historic brewery complex.
The main local history museum covering the town’s medieval, noble, and everyday past, with notable scale models and regional collections.
A beautifully preserved early 20th-century photography studio with original interiors, portraits, and glass negatives documenting South Bohemia.
The UNESCO-listed old town is the essential place to wander for medieval lanes, river views, pastel facades, and classic postcard scenes.
One of the classic viewpoints in Český Krumlov, highly popular for social media shots over the rooftops and river meander.
A charming quarter below the castle known for colorful houses, artisan shops, and a slightly calmer atmosphere than the main center.
Marinated beef sirloin in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings and cranberries. It is one of the most classic festive Czech dishes.
Roast pork with dumplings and braised sauerkraut. This hearty combination is a cornerstone of traditional South Bohemian and Czech home cooking.
A South Bohemian soup made with potatoes, mushrooms, dill, cream, and often a poached egg. It is especially associated with the region around Český Krumlov.
An established fine-dining restaurant focused on modern European cuisine, refined presentation, and a quieter upscale atmosphere.
A very popular medieval-style tavern known for grilled meats, hearty Czech dishes, and a rustic fire-cooking atmosphere in the historic center.
A long-established riverside restaurant with broad appeal, offering Czech and international dishes, good service, and scenic old-town views.
Moderate for tourists. Meals and coffee are affordable, but central hotels and peak-season dining cost more than in smaller Czech towns.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis. Tip in cash or tell staff the total before card payment.
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Český Krumlov, Autobusové Nádraží, Český Krumlov -> Náměstí Svornosti, Český Krumlov
Taking the bus from Prague to Český Krumlov offers a quick, convenient, and affordable way to reach the beautiful southern Czech city. During the week, there are 34-36 direct buses, and there are 32 buses at weekends as well, and that's without counting numerous indirect options. Expect a journey time of between two hours and two hours 50 minutes.
Travelers who want to book a bus from Prague to Český Krumlov can book with a variety of companies. Options include RegioJet, Leo Express, and MiniBuzz. All travel direct from central Prague to Český Krumlov.
Traveling by bus from Prague to Český Krumlov shouldn't take too long. Travelers can expect a journey time of between two hours and two hours 50 minutes if they choose direct connections.
When they need to travel from Prague to Český Krumlov, passengers will be spoiled for choice. The route is one of the best served in the country, with buses leaving every hour throughout the day. Expect between 32 and 36 direct services on any given day, with services starting early in the morning and running until around 9:00 p.m.
Departure bus station: There are a couple of departure locations for buses from Prague to Český Krumlov. Most RegioJet services leave from Na Knizeci Bus Station, which is fairly centrally located, in the south-western part of the historic center. Metro Line B offers fast connections to the bus station from most areas of Prague. Some services depart from outside Hlavni Nadrazi, the main station. A few also leave from Parkoviste Wilsonova, which is also right next to the main station.
Arrival bus station: Buses from Prague to Český Krumlov will arrive at a couple of locations. Firstly, passengers can alight at Český Krumlov AN - the main bus station. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk across the River Vltava to the historic center. However, buses may also stop at Český Krumlov Spicak. Located on the other side of the citadel, Spicak is actually closer to the center of town, so may be a more convenient arrival point for visitors.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Český Krumlov by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Český Krumlov, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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