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Compare train and bus for Prague to Písek
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Písek among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 6, while a train costs an average of CHF 12.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 6 Average price Cheapest | CHF 12 Average price | CHF 28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Prague to Písek
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Písek, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Písek:
A bus is CHF 7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Písek costing on average CHF 12.
Other travel options to Písek take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around CHF 6 compared to roughly CHF 28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 22. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 16m 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 Prague to Písek
How to get from Prague to Písek by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Písek is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:25 AM 1h20 Praha, Na Knížecí 11:45 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:25 AM 1h20 Praha, Na Knížecí 11:45 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
(Prague -> Český Krumlov)6:00 AM 1h15 Praha, Na Knížecí 7:15 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
12:20 PM 1h25 Praha, Na Knížecí 1:45 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:25 PM 1h30 Praha, Na Knížecí 7:55 PM Písek, Autobusové nádraží CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:00 AM 1h45 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 11:45 AM Písek, Autobusové nádraží CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Písek:
A bus is CHF 7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Písek costing on average CHF 12.
Other travel options to Písek take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Písek 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 Písek hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, Na Knížecí and arrive in Písek, Autobusové nádraží.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Písek by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ČSAD Autobusy České Budějovice, Švarctrans to go to Písek by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ČSAD Autobusy České Budějovice, Švarctrans.
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