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Compare bus and train for Český Krumlov to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Český Krumlov to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Český Krumlov to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Vienna:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Český Krumlov to Vienna costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 5h 28m versus 2h 53m 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 Vienna
How to get from Český Krumlov to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Český Krumlov to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 532 · Os 2161 · Sp 21332:08 PM5h19Czech Krumlov7:27 PMVienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof€161One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
IC 532 · Os 2161 · Sp 21332:08 PM5h19Czech Krumlov7:27 PMVienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof€161One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:45 PM3h35Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi9:20 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€221One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus5:45 PM4h05Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi9:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€221One-way0 transfers
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) · (Cracow -> Vienna)7:00 PM12h10Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi6:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€391One-way2 transfers
(Český Krumlov -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)2:00 PM8h30Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Vienna:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Český Krumlov to Vienna costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Český Krumlov and Vienna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Czech Krumlov and arrive in Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with ÖBB, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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