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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $471.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $471 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Český Krumlov:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Český Krumlov costing on average $98 (€82).
A bus is $417 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Český Krumlov costing on average $471 (€395).
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€45) compared to roughly $116 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€53). The journey takes 9h 6m versus 5h 18m 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.
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.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM7h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi$381One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM7h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH73429:35 AM6h05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport3:40 PMLinz Airport$3761One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 AM10h40Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi$381One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)11:10 PM10h30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:40 AMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi$421One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)10:50 PM10h50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:40 AMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi$421One-way1 transfer
LH1683 · LH97+
LH73426:00 AM9h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport3:40 PMLinz Airport$2731One-way2 transfers
LH1683 · LH95+
LH73426:00 AM9h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport3:40 PMLinz Airport$2731One-way2 transfers
LH1339+
LH73442:15 PM7h50Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport10:05 PMLinz Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Český Krumlov:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Český Krumlov costing on average $98 (€82).
A bus is $417 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Český Krumlov costing on average $471 (€395).
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Český Krumlov as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Czech Krumlov.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport to go to Český Krumlov by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Český Krumlov by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Český Krumlov by bus.
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