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Trip Summary
21 trains operate daily from Giessen to České Budějovice. The train trip from Giessen to České Budějovice is usually about 11 hours and 46 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 59 minutes.
Distance | 282 mi (453 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 59m |
Lowest price | $22.41 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to České Budějovice?
2 train services operate from Giessen to České Budějovice. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 13 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 11h 11m | $102.85 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 11 | 12h 51m | $62.18 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to České Budějovice start from $22, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to České Budějovice. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Gießen Licher Str and 3 other stations. And in České Budějovice trains arrive at Train Station .
From Giessen to České Budějovice train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to České Budějovice faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 59 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and České Budějovice is approximately 282 miles, or 453 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 59 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Giessen to České Budějovice are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Giessen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 21 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from České Budějovice to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Gießen Licher Str
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Giessen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Giessen:
Gießen Licher Str
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Gießen
Where is the train station in České Budějovice?
Main arrival station: Train Station
České Budějovice has one train station.
All train stations in České Budějovice:
Train Station
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