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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to České Budějovice
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a train costs an average of €76.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bratislava to České Budějovice:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to České Budějovice costing on average €76.
Other travel options to České Budějovice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around €76 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-15.69. The journey takes 4h 44m versus 3h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 6:55 AM5h40Bratislava12:35 PMČeské Budějovice€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:55 AM5h40Bratislava12:35 PMČeské Budějovice€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:55 AM5h40Bratislava12:35 PMČeské Budějovice€171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:55 AM5h40Bratislava11:35 AMČeské Budějovice€251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to České Budějovice:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to České Budějovice costing on average €76.
Other travel options to České Budějovice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in České Budějovice station.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | REX to go to České Budějovice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to České Budějovice by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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