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Compare train and bus for Prague to České Budějovice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to České Budějovice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, 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 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m 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 Prague to České Budějovice:
A bus is $0.07 (€0.06) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to České Budějovice costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to České Budějovice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to České Budějovice
How to get from Prague to České Budějovice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to České Budějovice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)6:00 AM2h05Praha, Na Knížecí8:05 AMČeské Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Český Krumlov)6:00 AM2h05Praha, Na Knížecí8:05 AMČeské Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SC 5008:31 PM1h34Prague hlavní nádraží10:05 PMČeské Budějovice station$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 33310:21 AM1h38Prague hlavní nádraží11:59 AMČeské Budějovice station$461One-way0 transfers- IC 53512:21 PM1h38Prague hlavní nádraží1:59 PMČeské Budějovice station$461One-way0 transfers
- IC 5318:21 AM1h38Prague hlavní nádraží9:59 AMČeské Budějovice station$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM2h10Praha, Roztyly6:25 PMČeské Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM2h35Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:25 PMČeské Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:40 PM1h55Prague, Central Train Station4:35 PMČeské Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to České Budějovice:
A bus is $0.07 (€0.06) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to České Budějovice costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to České Budějovice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and České Budějovice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in České Budějovice station.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží.
- Travel with GW Bus, M Express, FlixBus to go to České Budějovice by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to České Budějovice by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with GW Bus, M Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy.
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