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Journey Information
There are 36 intercity buses per day from Prague to České Budějovice. Traveling by bus from Prague to České Budějovice usually takes around 2 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 39 minutes.
| Distance | 76 mi (122 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 39m |
| Cheapest price | US$6.89 |
| Trips per day | 26 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Prague to České Budějovice?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Prague to České Budějovice that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 20 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 20 trips from Prague to České Budějovice, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 45 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book RegioJet from Prague to České Budějovice from US$8. There are 19 RegioJet schedules from Prague to České Budějovice and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to České Budějovice. In Prague, RegioJet departs to České Budějovice from Prague Anděl Ostrovského 34/1 and 3 other stations. In České Budějovice, RegioJet arrives at Nádražní 1759 and no other station.
An average trip on RegioJet from Prague to České Budějovice takes 2 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available RegioJet trip will get you to České Budějovice in 1 hours and 39 minutes .
On weekends, RegioJet offers 19 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to České Budějovice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 122 kilometers from Prague to České Budějovice. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 39 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Prague to České Budějovice at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Prague to České Budějovice, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Prague
With storied churches and beautiful castles, Prague was once the hidden gem of Europe, and it has now revealed its beauty to the world. Prague’s prized landmark is the majestic Prague Castle, which is the largest castle complex in the world. The castle is an amalgamation of many different architectural styles, making it a very special destination to visit. You might even get to see the president of Czechia as well, since it is his office! If you simply want to stroll around and enjoy the vibe of the city, head for the Old Town Square, which has seen very few changes since its conception in the 12th century. If you are not afraid of a little hiking, head to Petrin Hill, which is one of the largest green areas in the city. The area also houses the Rose Garden and Seminary Garden, featuring more than 2,100 trees.
Prague’s food scene is not as well-known as other famous cities’, but the local dishes such as knedlíky or bramboráky will pleasantly surprise you. La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise is a Michelin-starred restaurant that offers amazing Czech dishes. For local beers, don’t hesitate to check out U Medvídku.
Praha hlavní nádraží is the largest international train station in Prague and it’s located right in the heart of the city. Not too far from the train station is Prague’s central bus station. The principal airport in the city is the Václav Havel Airport Prague.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Prague?
Main departure station: Prague Anděl Ostrovského 34/1
Buses to České Budějovice leave from 7 stations in Prague.
All bus stations in Prague:
Prague Anděl Ostrovského 34/1
Aviatická 1017/2
Prague Florenc Bus Station
Tomíčkova
Central Bus Station
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Praha hl.n.
Where does the bus arrive in České Budějovice?
Main arrival station: Nádražní 1759
All buses from Prague arrive at one main station in České Budějovice.
Bus stations in České Budějovice:
Nádražní 1759
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