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Compare train and bus for České Budějovice to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from České Budějovice to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Prague:
A train is $0.44 (€0.37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from České Budějovice to Prague costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 54m by train vs 1h 57m by car) and roughly $28 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $41 (€34)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom České Budějovice to Prague
How to get from České Budějovice to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from České Budějovice to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Český Krumlov -> Prague)5:40 AM2h05České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží7:45 AMPraha, Na Knížecí$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Český Krumlov -> Prague)5:40 AM2h05České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží7:45 AMPraha, Na Knížecí$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC 3368:58 AM1h41České Budějovice station10:39 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 5387:58 AM1h41České Budějovice station9:39 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$451One-way0 transfers
- IC 53611:58 AM1h41České Budějovice station1:39 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$451One-way0 transfers
- EC 3341:58 PM1h41České Budějovice station3:39 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$451One-way0 transfers
- (Český Krumlov -> Prague)6:40 AM2h05České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží8:45 AMPraha, Na Knížecí$121One-way0 transfers
- (Český Krumlov -> Prague)7:40 AM2h05České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží9:45 AMPraha, Na Knížecí$121One-way0 transfers
- (Český Krumlov -> Prague)7:40 PM2h05České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží9:45 PMPraha, Na Knížecí$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Prague:
A train is $0.44 (€0.37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from České Budějovice to Prague costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between České Budějovice and Prague as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from České Budějovice station and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Prague by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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