Prague to České Budějovice Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Prague to České Budějovice, side by side.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Prague to České Budějovice: what to expect

Prague and České Budějovice are about 124 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within Czech Republic, so no border formalities are required. At 124 km this is a short regional hop.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Prague–České Budějovice tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

FAQ: Prague to České Budějovice

How long does the journey from Prague to České Budějovice take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Prague to České Budějovice?
The lowest fare seen recently is €8 by bus (RegioJet), for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €38. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Prague to České Budějovice?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €38 and the lowest bus fare €8, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Prague to České Budějovice?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.