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Villa Tugendhat
Villa museum by Mies van der Rohe, admired for pioneering modernist design and guided tours of its restored living spaces.
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from České Budějovice to Brno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from České Budějovice to Brno will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from České Budějovice to Brno you need to make at least one change.
R 655 · R 96655 · R 655
R 659 · R 96659 · R 659
R 657 · R 96657 · R 657
R 724 · R 869
R 720 · R 871
R 655 · R 96655 · R 655
R 659 · R 96659 · R 659
R 657 · R 96657 · R 657
R 720 · R 871
R 724 · R 869Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from České Budějovice to Brno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 16m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 157 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for České Budějovice to Brno trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 655 · R 96655 · R 655 | 8:02 České Budějovice station | 4h12 | 12:14 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 724 · R 869 | 9:10 České Budějovice station | 5h52 | 15:02 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 657 · R 96657 · R 657 | 10:02 České Budějovice station | 4h12 | 14:14 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 720 · R 871 | 11:10 České Budějovice station | 5h52 | 17:02 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 659 · R 96659 · R 659 | 12:02 České Budějovice station | 4h12 | 16:14 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes |
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Trains from České Budějovice to Brno run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 2:00 |
Last train 23:05 |
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Discover the best of Brno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brno trip today.
Villa museum by Mies van der Rohe, admired for pioneering modernist design and guided tours of its restored living spaces.
Main branch of the Moravian Gallery in a Baroque palace, showing design, fashion and visual culture in ambitious temporary exhibitions.
Art museum in a former governor’s palace with permanent collections and changing exhibitions spanning Czech and European visual art.
Lively main square framed by historic buildings, events and public art. A key meeting point and easy stop on any city-centre walk.
Brno’s central square with colourful facades, fountains and seasonal markets. A practical base for exploring the historic core on foot.
Leafy hillside park above the centre with paths, mature trees and open viewpoints. Ideal for a quiet walk close to major sights.
A rich Moravian beef soup with root vegetables, liver dumplings or noodles. A classic Sunday and festive starter across Brno and South Moravia.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings and cranberries. One of the most familiar Czech celebratory meals.
Roast duck with red or white cabbage and dumplings. A beloved traditional meal in Moravia, especially for weekend family lunches.
Refined restaurant serving modern Czech and Central European cooking in an elegant, contemporary space popular for dinner and special occasions.
Smart rooftop restaurant and bar with city views, contemporary cuisine and polished service, suited to a more upscale evening out.
Traditional Czech beer hall near the city centre, known for hearty Moravian dishes and fresh tank beer in a lively historic setting.
Budget-friendly by Central European standards; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in Prague, Vienna or Munich.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from České Budějovice to Brno by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most České Budějovice to Brno trains use the České Budějovice to Brno hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Brno-Černovice nádraží. Use this guide to compare České Budějovice and Brno train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
České Budějovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Masné krámy, Restaurace U Solné brány
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at České Budějovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at České Budějovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at České Budějovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at České Budějovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at České Budějovice.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Congress Hotel České Budějovice, Grandhotel Zvon, Hotel Budweis.
České Budějovice, jižní zastávka is 1 km from České Budějovice city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
České Budějovice, jižní zastávka has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at České Budějovice, jižní zastávka.
ATMs are available at České Budějovice, jižní zastávka.
Available at České Budějovice, jižní zastávka: Parking, WC.
Available at České Budějovice, jižní zastávka: Bike Parking.
České Budějovice severní zastávka is 2 km from České Budějovice city centre. Public transport options include:
České Budějovice severní zastávka has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at České Budějovice severní zastávka.
ATMs are available at České Budějovice severní zastávka.
Available at České Budějovice severní zastávka: Parking, WC.
Available at České Budějovice severní zastávka: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at České Budějovice severní zastávka.
Brno hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant U Dřevěného vlka, Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grandhotel Brno, Hotel Continental, Hotel Slavia.
Brno-Černovice nádraží is 1 km from Brno city centre. Public transport options include:
Brno-Černovice nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brno-Černovice nádraží.
ATMs are available at Brno-Černovice nádraží.
Available at Brno-Černovice nádraží: Parking.
Available at Brno-Černovice nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno-Černovice nádraží.
Brno-Židenice nádraží is 2 km from Brno city centre. Public transport options include:
Brno-Židenice nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
ATMs are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
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