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Compare bus and train for Vienna to Český Krumlov
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Český Krumlov among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. 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 €26, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Český Krumlov:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Český Krumlov costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 2m 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 Vienna to Český Krumlov
How to get from Vienna to Český Krumlov by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Český Krumlov is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 AM3h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi€201One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:45 AM3h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi€201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:45 AM3h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi€201One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus9:10 AM3h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:05 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi€201One-way0 transfers
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)7:15 PM13h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz8:40 AMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi€251One-way1 transfer
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)11:45 AM8h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz8:30 PMČeský Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi€371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Český Krumlov:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Český Krumlov costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Český Krumlov as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Airport and arrive in Velešín nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi.
- Travel with ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB to go to Český Krumlov by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Český Krumlov by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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