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Compare bus and train for Budapest to Český Krumlov
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Český Krumlov among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 18m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Budapest to Český Krumlov:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Český Krumlov costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Český Krumlov
How to get from Budapest to Český Krumlov by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Český Krumlov is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)11:10 PM10h25Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:35 AMČeský Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)11:10 PM10h25Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:35 AMČeský Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM7h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)10:50 PM10h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:35 AMČeský Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák)$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 AM10h40Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi$571One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov) · RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague)10:50 AM21h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:35 AMČeský Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák)$591One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Český Krumlov:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Český Krumlov costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Český Krumlov as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Velešín nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, České dráhy to go to Český Krumlov by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Český Krumlov by bus.
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