How to get from Prague to České Budějovice
- 124 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h
- 27 train departures a day with České dráhy, a.s.
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At a glance
Fastest
2h
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to České Budějovice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 124 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
124 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €38Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€38Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Sep 252h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to České Budějovice: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → České Budějovicebus
FlixBus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Prague to České Budějovice
České dráhy, a.s. runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:46 and the last at 22:16.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| České dráhy, a.s.train | 27 | 04:46 | 22:16 |
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 06:20 | 21:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-České BudějoviceBook →České dráhy, a.s.Praha hlavní nádraží-České BudějoviceBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to České Budějovice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to České Budějovice, about 2h. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Prague to České Budějovice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to České Budějovice?
The most useful route takes about 2h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Prague to České Budějovice?
The first train with České dráhy, a.s. leaves at 04:46 and the last at 22:16, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Prague to České Budějovice?
27 a day with České dráhy, a.s., between 04:46 and 22:16.
Which station does the train from Prague to České Budějovice leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with České dráhy, a.s., according to the published timetable.
When is the first bus from Prague to České Budějovice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:20 and the last at 21:55, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to České Budějovice?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 06:20 and 21:55.
Which station does the bus from Prague to České Budějovice leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is České Budějovice from Prague?
About 124 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to České Budějovice cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to České Budějovice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s..
Can you get from Prague to České Budějovice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 38m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to České Budějovice?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026