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Compare train, coach and flight for České Budějovice to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from České Budějovice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £406.
Distance: 412 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£75 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £406 Average Price | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Kraków:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from České Budějovice to Kraków costing on average £75.
A coach is £358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from České Budějovice to Kraków costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Coach takes on average 11h 37m.
Tickets start at around £75 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 8h 19m versus 5h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Kraków from České Budějovice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from České Budějovice to Kraków is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:3512h55České Budějovice15:30Kraków£301One-way0 changes
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2:3512h55České Budějovice15:30Kraków£301One-way0 changes
Fastest
17:4511h20České Budějovice5:05Kraków£321One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Kraków:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from České Budějovice to Kraków costing on average £75.
A coach is £358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from České Budějovice to Kraków costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Coach takes on average 11h 37m.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between České Budějovice and Kraków as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from České Budějovice station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Coaches mostly depart from České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by coach.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport, Austrian Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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