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Compare train and bus for Písek to Prague
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Písek to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Písek to Prague
Compare the available ways to get from Písek to Prague, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Písek to Prague:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Písek to Prague costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 12m 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 Písek to Prague
How to get from Písek to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Písek to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3707085:25 PM 1h18 Písek, Autobusové nádraží 6:43 PM Praha, Na Knížecí €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3707085:25 PM 1h18 Písek, Autobusové nádraží 6:43 PM Praha, Na Knížecí €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:30 PM 1h15 Písek, Autobusové nádraží 4:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Os 7949 · Os 7911 · R 76310:50 AM 3h03 Písek hlavní nádraží 1:53 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €8 1 One-way 2 transfers
Os 7947 · Os 7909 · R 7618:49 AM 3h04 Písek hlavní nádraží 11:53 AM Prague hlavní nádraží €8 1 One-way 2 transfers
Os 7941 · Os 7903 · R 7554:45 AM 3h08 Písek hlavní nádraží 7:53 AM Prague hlavní nádraží €8 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM 1h15 Písek, Autobusové nádraží 7:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM 1h30 Písek, Autobusové nádraží 8:35 AM Praha, Na Knížecí €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM 1h30 Písek, Autobusové nádraží 5:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Písek to Prague:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Písek to Prague costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Písek and Prague as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Písek hlavní nádraží and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Písek, Autobusové nádraží and arrive in Praha, Na Knížecí.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ČSAD Autobusy České Budějovice, M Express, Švarctrans to go to Prague by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ČSAD Autobusy České Budějovice, M Express, Švarctrans.
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