How to get to Kraków from České Budějovice

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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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£75

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£406

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8h 49m

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8h 19m

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11h 37m

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5h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from České Budějovice to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £48.

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.

The fastest way to travel from České Budějovice to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Coach takes on average 11h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between České Budějovice and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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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from České Budějovice to Kraków

How to get to Kraków from České Budějovice by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    2:3512h55
    České Budějovice
    15:30Kraków
    £301One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    2:3512h55
    České Budějovice
    15:30Kraków
    £301One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    17:4511h20
    České Budějovice
    5:05Kraków
    £321One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: České Budějovice to Kraków

Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from České Budějovice to Kraków.

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There are 3 options to travel between České Budějovice and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from České Budějovice to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £48.

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.

The fastest way to travel from České Budějovice to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Coach takes on average 11h 37m.

The České Budějovice to Kraków distance is approximately 412 km.
The average frequency per day from České Budějovice to Kraków is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from České Budějovice to Kraków:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from České Budějovice to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from České Budějovice to Kraków:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from České Budějovice to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zakopane, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from České Budějovice to Kraków, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Kraków, you can visit the solemn Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine with its intricate salt sculptures. Discover the vibrant street art in the Kazimierz district and enjoy a walk along the Vistula River. The Kraków Cloth Hall offers local crafts and souvenirs. Best sights include Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and St. Mary's Basilica. Experience the historic Jewish quarter of Kazimierz and delve into World War II history at Schindler's Factory.
Three days in Kraków is ideal to explore its historic sites, vibrant culture, and charming neighbourhoods, including the Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and Kazimierz district.

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