The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to České Budějovice
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna to České Budějovice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to České Budějovice will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 8 buses that leave Vienna for České Budějovice every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBus
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)
FlixBus
FlixBus
(Rome -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov)Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Vienna to České Budějovice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to České Budějovice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 163 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna to České Budějovice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to České Budějovice coaches for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Vienna -> Cracow) · (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 22:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 9h10 | 08:05 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
(Rome -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 03:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 7h25 | 11:05 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 06:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h20 | 15:05 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h05 | 12:35 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h40 | 12:35 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Brno) · (Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 09:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h50 | 18:05 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 2 changes | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 10:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h10 | 18:55 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Český Krumlov) | 18:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 12h50 | 07:05 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to České Budějovice
Buses from Vienna to České Budějovice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Bean Shuttle from Vienna to České BudějoviceYou can travel by bus between Vienna to České Budějovice with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Bean Shuttle for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vienna to České Budějovice coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to České Budějovice by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at České Budějovice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and České Budějovice
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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