- Must visit
Prácheň Museum
Regional museum inside the castle presents archaeology, town history, and natural history, making it the essential museum in Písek.
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Písek is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Písek will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 20 buses that leave Prague for Písek on Wed, Aug 05, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
370708
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)Buses from Prague to Písek run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 9m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator ams_brisentranspor | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator ams_brisentranspor | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:09AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BUSEM PT | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator ams_brisentranspor | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:09PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BUSEM PT | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BUSEM PT | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator ČSAD Autobusy České Budějovice | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator ams_brisentranspor | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator ams_atlasbus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Švarctrans | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator ams_proudbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Písek buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h55 | 7:55 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 6:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 7:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h30 | 7:55 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 7:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 8:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 6:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 7:15 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 7:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 8:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 9:15 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 9:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 10:15 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h45 | 11:45 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 10:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 11:15 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 11:00 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 12:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h45 | 1:45 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 12:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 1:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h25 | 1:45 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
370708 | 12:50 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h19 | 2:09 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 2:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 3:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 4:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 5:00 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h15 | 6:15 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Písek — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Písek trip today.
Regional museum inside the castle presents archaeology, town history, and natural history, making it the essential museum in Písek.
Interactive gallery and family-focused cultural center in a former malt house, known for imaginative exhibitions and quality design.
Museum of electricity in a historic power plant explains early public lighting and local technological progress in an authentic setting.
The main square is the social and architectural heart of Písek, lined with historic houses, civic monuments, and easy walking routes.
Popular riverside promenade along the Otava with views of the bridge, castle, and parks, ideal for relaxed walks and photography.
Pleasant island park in the river near the old bridge, loved by locals for greenery, open space, and central location.
Prácheňský kapr is South Bohemian carp, often fried or baked. Fish farming is central to the region, making it a classic local specialty around Písek.
Kulajda is a creamy South Bohemian soup with mushrooms, dill, potatoes, and egg. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional comfort dishes.
Bramborák is a garlicky potato pancake with marjoram, commonly sold at pubs and fairs. It is a beloved Czech staple often eaten in a hearty local style.
Established restaurant hotel venue serving Czech and international dishes in a more refined atmosphere by the Otava River and historic center.
Traditional Czech restaurant and brewery venue known for hearty classics and beer in a central, relaxed setting near Písek’s historic core.
Well-known local restaurant focused on Czech staples, grilled dishes, and a casual pub-style atmosphere suitable for everyday dining.
Budget-friendly for Czech travel: lodging, meals, and local transit usually cost less than in Prague or major tourist hubs.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants if service is good, often by rounding up. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Písek 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 Písek, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Písek buses use the Praha, Na Knížecí to Písek, Autobusové nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Písek, Pražská. Use this guide to compare Prague and Písek bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, Na Knížecí is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Na Knížecí has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Café Na Knížecí (in the station), Bistro Praha (0.2 km), Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Praha, Na Knížecí: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Na Knížecí: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Písek, Pražská has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Písek, Pražská. ATMs are available at Písek, Pražská.
Ticket office support is available at Písek, Pražská.
Available at Písek, Pražská: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Písek, Pražská: Station has step-free access.
Písek has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for passengers. ATMs are available at Písek.
Ticket office support is available at Písek.
Available at Písek: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Písek: Basic accessibility features available but may not be fully compliant.
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