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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to České Budějovice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to České Budějovice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to České Budějovice:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to České Budějovice costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to České Budějovice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
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How to get from Bratislava to České Budějovice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to České Budějovice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 AM5h40Bratislava11:35 AMČeské Budějovice$251One-way0 transfers
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5:55 AM5h40Bratislava11:35 AMČeské Budějovice$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:55 AM5h40Bratislava11:35 AMČeské Budějovice$251One-way0 transfers
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10:45 AM9h00Bratislava7:45 PMČeské Budějovice$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to České Budějovice:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to České Budějovice costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to České Budějovice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and České Budějovice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in České Budějovice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to České Budějovice by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to České Budějovice by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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