How to travel from České Budějovice to Prague

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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 bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 77 miles (124 km)

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$13

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$11

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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2h 43m

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from České Budějovice to Prague

How to get from České Budějovice to Prague by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM2h00
České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží
12:05PMPrague, Central Train Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegioJet a.s.(Český Krumlov -> Prague)
12:40PM2h05
České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží
02:45PMPraha, Na Knížecí
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

České dráhyIC 536
11:42AM1h57
České Budějovice station
01:39PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$151One-way
0 transfers

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České dráhyR 724
09:02AM2h08
České Budějovice station
11:10AMPrague hlavní nádraží
$151One-way
0 transfers
České dráhyR 722
10:02AM2h08
České Budějovice station
12:10PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$151One-way
0 transfers
České dráhyR 720
11:02AM2h08
České Budějovice station
01:10PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM2h10
České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží
12:15PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$121One-way
0 transfers
RegioJet a.s.(Český Krumlov -> Prague)
10:40AM2h05
České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží
12:45PMPraha, Na Knížecí
$121One-way
0 transfers
RegioJet a.s.(Český Krumlov -> Prague)
08:40AM2h05
České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží
10:45AMPraha, Na Knížecí
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from České Budějovice to Prague

Travel to Prague easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from České Budějovice to Prague.

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There are 2 options to travel between České Budějovice and Prague including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from České Budějovice to Prague is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Prague:

A bus is $1 (€0.96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from České Budějovice to Prague costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from České Budějovice to Prague is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from České Budějovice to Prague is approximately 77 miles (124 km).
The average frequency per day from České Budějovice to Prague is:
  • Around 28 buses per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from České Budějovice to Prague:
  • Trains mostly depart from České Budějovice station and arrive in Praha Masarykovo nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží and arrive in Praha, Na Knížecí.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from České Budějovice to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Arriva CZ to go to Prague by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Prague by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from České Budějovice to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Arriva CZ.
  • 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from České Budějovice to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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