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Compare bus, train, and flight for Český Krumlov to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Český Krumlov to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. 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 $54, while a flight costs an average of $506.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $506 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Český Krumlov to Budapest
Compare the available ways to get from Český Krumlov to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Budapest:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Český Krumlov to Budapest costing on average $150 (€126).
A bus is $452 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Český Krumlov to Budapest costing on average $506 (€422).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€45) compared to roughly $117 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€53). The journey takes 9h 42m versus 5h 26m 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 Český Krumlov to Budapest
How to get from Český Krumlov to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Český Krumlov to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)7:00 PM 10h45 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- (Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
7:00 PM 10h45 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH1340+
LH73455:30 PM 6h10 Linz Airport 11:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $500 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 532 · EC 335 · rjx 69 · EC 341
2:08 PM 7h54 Czech Krumlov 10:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld $153 1 One-way 3 transfers - IC 532 · EC 335 · rjx 261
2:08 PM 9h54 Czech Krumlov 12:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld $153 1 One-way 2 transfers
- (Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
7:00 PM 11h05 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $53 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:35 PM 10h10 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $53 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:35 PM 11h15 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH114 · LH1680+LH7343
11:30 AM 9h50 Linz Airport 9:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $560 1 One-way 2 transfers - LH112 · LH1680+LH7343
11:30 AM 9h50 Linz Airport 9:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $560 1 One-way 2 transfers - LH110 · LH1680+LH7343
11:30 AM 9h50 Linz Airport 9:20 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $560 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Budapest:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Český Krumlov to Budapest costing on average $150 (€126).
A bus is $452 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Český Krumlov to Budapest costing on average $506 (€422).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Český Krumlov and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Czech Krumlov and arrive in Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
- Buses mostly depart from Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport to go to Budapest by flight.
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