Distance by bus Prague Krumlov. From Prague to Cesky Krumlov via Hluboká and Budejovice
How to get to Cesky Krumlov from Prague
Cesky Krumlov – popular tourist centre in the Czech Republic. The vast majority of travelers arrive here from Czech capital- Prague. Let's figure out the easiest way to do this.
Method number 1: on your own by bus
Both buses and trains run from Prague to Cesky Krumlov. The latter do not go often and take longer to travel, moreover, Train Station, where the train arrives, is quite far from Cesky Krumlov, so it is more convenient to get there by bus.
Bus transportation is provided by several companies. The most famous is Czech Student Agency (RegioJet). It is she who we recommend going to Cesky Krumlov.
Student Agency is a company with more than 20 years of experience and has an excellent reputation. Buses of this company operate not only in the Czech Republic, but throughout Europe. They are painted yellow, have a comfortable interior with a toilet, comfortable reclining seats with touch screens. You can watch movies, listen to music, and play games on them. Free wi-fi available. Each bus has a flight attendant and you can order coffee or tea. In a word, the trip is a pleasure.
Buses from Prague to Cesky Krumlov run daily, from 6 am to 21 pm, from the Na Knizeci bus station. Travel time is a little less than 3 hours. The average cost of a one-way trip is 170 crowns (about 500 rubles) one way.
Cesky Krumlov has two bus stations: Spicak and AN (final). They are located a couple of minutes away from each other, the bus stops both there and there. Which one to go to doesn’t matter, the distance to historical center approximately the same. But we still recommend getting off at the terminus (AN), because from there it is more convenient to move to the city center - along the way there will be all the most interesting places.
It is better to buy bus tickets in advance, as they may not be available on site (the route is very popular). This can be done on the Internet, on the company’s official website.
How to buy tickets online: instructions
We'll tell you in detail how to do this.
1. We go to the above-mentioned official website of the company. We select destinations, dates, number of passengers, and their age category. Most likely, you need to buy tickets in both directions at once, so check the box next to “Return ticket”. Click “Search”
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On this page you need to select a departure and return time that is convenient for you. For each time, the ticket price and the number of available seats are indicated. At the top of the website you can change the price display to euros or Czech crowns.
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To select a time and book tickets, you must click on the cart icon. After this, the amount that needs to be paid (total price) will appear at the top; next to it, click the “Purchase” button
4. Choosing seats on the bus. Free seats are marked in green, occupied seats in red, and seats you have chosen in yellow. Below you need to enter your phone number, and also check the box next to “I agree...”, thereby agreeing with the company’s transportation rules, the entered data, etc. Click the “Make reservation” button
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Ticket reservation has been completed. All that remains is to pay for it.
By clicking on the “Detail” button, you can open and print an electronic ticket. This is what he looks like.
To pay for tickets, you need to click on the “Bulk payment of selected reservations” button
6. Select a payment method. Usually this is a bank card.
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Standard procedure for paying for an online purchase. Enter your card details: number, expiration date and security code (three digits on the back of the card).
All is ready!
You can safely cancel your reservation and return all money for tickets 15 minutes before your trip. The money will be credited to the card used to make the payment within a few days (verified by us personally).
You can do this in the same way on the website by logging into Personal Area, whose login is your ticket number (ticket number – in electronic ticket or numbers opposite the word User at the top of the site page, see screenshot above.).
Method number 2: excursion to Cesky Krumlov
An equally popular way to get to Cesky Krumlov and see its sights is a tour.
Group bus tour V Cesky Krumlov + Hluboka nad Vltavou Castle. The main advantages of this excursion are, firstly, its cost (only 35 euros per person), and secondly, the opportunity to look not only at Cesky Krumlov, but at one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic, located nearby. In addition, you will be accompanied throughout the trip Russian speaking guide, which will tell you a lot of interesting things.
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Last Wednesday we spent one day in a town in the south of the Czech Republic - Cesky Krumlov. In this article we will tell you how we organized free time in Krumlov, what they did and how much they spent on the trip.
Before this trip, we had been to Krumlov several times - both independently and as part of organized excursion. I don’t know why, but our trips to Krumlov always fall during the gloomy autumn-winter period: we have never been there either in summer or spring. Therefore, this time we waited for a cloudless day and went to take pictures of sunny Krumlov.
It was decided to go to Krumlov in the morning by bus from. We bought tickets in advance for the green bus. The bus stopped at the Andel metro station in Prague, as well as in the cities of Pisek and Ceske Budejovice. In total, the road from Prague to Krumlov took about 3 hours 20 minutes. The bus was 70 percent occupied: it was a weekday.
Thus, having left Prague at 8 am, we arrived in Krumlov at 11:25. This time turned out to be ideal for starting a walk: it had already become warmer, and the nighttime -4 turned into a comfortable +2 for walking. There was very good light for photography, which we took advantage of by starting to photograph the city from above at the first observation deck near the bus station in Krumlov. The historical center of the city is very compact, and it is best to admire it from above. And the most colorful photos with houses with tiled roofs are taken from observation platforms.
At some large observation platforms there are stands with detailed map cities. On the way from the bus station to the city center we came across two observation decks with stunning views that you won't see on group tours.
It was decided to begin the study of Krumlov with an inspection of the Krumlov Castle, which, by the way, is the second largest castle in the Czech Republic after. The castle walls in this photo remind me of German walls carved into the rock.
We have been to Krumlov so many times, but we have not visited either the castle or observation deck on the tower. On this trip we decided to make up for lost time. Having purchased single ticket We went to see the castle museum and climb the tower for 300 crowns.
Unlike many other Czech castles, the Krumlov Castle Museum can be explored without a guide. That is, you go through all the rooms on your own. And for your convenience, each of them provides explanatory texts in several languages, including Russian. The museum exhibited interior items, dishes, weapons, tiled stoves, portraits of representatives of the dynasties of the castle owners - the Schwarzenbergs, Rosenbergs and Eggenbergs. There are also stoves in the chambers of the Krumlov Castle, so it’s very warm.
At Krumlov Castle rich story, dating back to 1240. Since 1950, the castle has been the property of the state. In 1992, the castle and historical center of Cesky Krumlov was included in the UNESCO List of sites. Before entering, you can familiarize yourself with its layout on a large, convenient map.
It took us about 45 minutes to explore the castle museum, after which we climbed the tower. Without exaggeration, the tower of Krumlov Castle can be called the hallmark of this town, along with the bear that lives near the castle. The tower appears on postcards and local souvenirs. To climb it, we had to climb 162 steps. In some areas the stairs became too narrow and steep. Therefore, I would like to immediately warn you that only people in good athletic shape can climb this tower.
The reward for your efforts will be fabulous views of the castle complex, the center of Krumlov and the nearby mountain ranges.
From above, you can appreciate the power of the fast Vltava River, examine dollhouses in all detail, and even see main square cities with a plague pillar.
In the center of the next photo is the Church of St. Vitus, which is one of the main city attractions along with Krumlov Castle.
The alternative is also visible from the tower urban development- panel houses stretching into the horizon.
It was a weekday, and not many people gathered on the tower, so we managed to take a lot of good shots. We spent another half hour visiting the tower, that is, together with visiting the castle museum - about 1.5 hours. After descending from the tower, it was decided to go to the castle park, the path to which passes through the bridge, from which the most impressive photos of Cesky Krumlov are taken. It is on this bridge (Czech: Plášťový most) that both professional photographers and ordinary selfie lovers gather. In clear sunny weather, the views from here are indescribable.
But how unusual this bridge looks when you look at it from the city embankment.
Unfortunately, when we got to the park, we learned that it is closed for the winter and is open from April to October. I think it would be very interesting to visit there in the summer. After being sad about this for a while, we returned to the castle and walked to the Pod Radnicí restaurant. This place serves incredibly tasty trout with shaved almonds, smoked beer and beer from the local brewery Krumlov (formerly Eggenberg) and Budweiser from Budejovice, as well as traditional, good Czech dishes - grilled hermelin, pork knee. We took trout and cold cuts. The average bill for lunch for two with beer is 500 CZK. Be sure to save the address of this establishment: Radniční 26.
It's 15:00, and we only have a couple of hours left to explore the historical center of Krumlov. We leave the restaurant and literally from the threshold we catch an incredible shot - a castle tower drenched in the sun against the blue sky.
During our walk, we noticed many shops selling jewelry made from garnet and Czech green stone - vltavin. It should be noted that the majority of visitors to Krumlov shops are Chinese, so Chinese sellers are not uncommon here. By the way, the Chinese loved this town so much that Huawei began building a copy of Cesky Krumlov in China.
As we understand, the Chinese are the main buyers in local stores. For them, in Krumlov they opened stores not only for jewelry, but also for expensive Longchamp, Coach and Furla bags.
Chinese tourists leave mountains of money in the city and leave with oversized suitcases. Appreciate how loaded these two are with things.
Each house is a work of art. The beautiful wrought iron signs on the houses reminded me of a German town.
And this house, with its color, reminded me of the hotel where we spent the night in Rothenburg. Compare: in the first photo there is a house in Krumlov, in the second - in Rothenburg.
The town has a quiet and measured atmosphere: it is a real oasis of calm after the noisy tourist Prague. Local cats are in no hurry and bask in the sun.
Here and there in Krumlov you can see the original design of shops: for example, this photo shows the entrance to the store of the famous Kohinoor pencils and paints.
There are gingerbread shops, Czech liqueurs, souvenir shops - you can’t count everything. At the liqueur store, you can try your choice of liqueur for 25 CZK – with currant, cherry, pear and even carrot flavors! In the gingerbread shop you can buy a memorable gingerbread sweet with the inscription “Czech Krumlov”.
In souvenir shops, in addition to postcards and regular cards, they sell magnets with city motifs in bright, colorful colors. There are also a lot of magnets with the good soldier Schweik. The fact is that, according to Hasek’s book, Švejk served precisely in Southern Bohemia, where Krumlov is located.
We visited the natural soap and cosmetics store Botanicus, where we bought aromatic soap with kiwi and lime, as well as soap with orange and lemon as a gift. They paid 200 crowns for the purchase. In my opinion, this is an excellent gift option for loved ones - aunts, grandmothers, mothers. It looks very elegant and smells simply divine.
After meandering a little more through the streets of Krumlov, we went to the bus station, because... our bus left in 40 minutes. Although the walk from the center of Krumlov to the bus station is not far - about 15 minutes at a brisk pace. Not far from the bus station we spotted a Coop supermarket. We waited for our bus in the indoor terminal, where there is an arrival board, a free toilet and vending machines for coffee and snacks. This is what the bus station looks like from the outside.
In conclusion, I would like to recommend an independent trip to Cesky Krumlov to those tourists who do not like excursions and want to explore this town at their own pace without haste. In addition to the bus, it is convenient to get to Krumlov by direct train (travel time - 3 hours) or. The cost of renting a car starts from about €25 per day. per person.
The distance from Prague to Cesky Krumlov is 175 km. You can get from one city to another by public transport(bus or train), independently by car, using a transfer or ordering an outcall.
Bus Prague - Cesky Krumlov
A bus is the best way to get from Prague to Cesky Krumlov. There are enough flights along the route even for independent trip with return to Prague the same day.
Bus schedule Prague - Cesky Krumlov 2020
Student Agency buses depart from the Na Knizeci bus station (Smichov district) from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Travel time, according to the schedule, is 2 hours 55 minutes. Ticket price: 2400 Hungarian forints (approximately 206-207 Czech crowns). You can book a ticket and check the schedule on the website of the carrier RegioJet, tickets from 8 euros.
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Train from Prague to Cesky Krumlov
There is no direct train Prague - Cesky Krumlov, so you will have to get to Krumlov through the city of Ceske Budejovice. Trains towards České Budejovice depart from Prague Main Station daily on weekdays. The transfer in Ceske Budejovice can take from 10 to 50 minutes, depending on it total time the journey from Prague to Cesky Krumlov can range from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. Ticket prices start from 199 CZK without any benefits.
You can buy a train ticket on a Russian-language website that specializes in European railway directions, as well as through searching for transport tickets around the world.
The second option is to get from Ceske Budejovice by bus. The bus station and the railway station in Ceske Budejovice are located opposite each other (the bus station is located on the roof of a large shopping complex). Buses from Ceske Budejovice to Cesky Krumlov depart from morning to evening at hourly intervals. The main carriers are the already mentioned LEO Express (ticket - 2 euros) and RegioJet (ticket - 1.3 euros). Travel time - half an hour.
Taxi, transfer Prague - Cesky Krumlov
The transfer service is especially relevant for those traveling with a group of up to 6-7 people (you can order a comfortable minibus) or with large luggage.
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Route Prague - Cesky Krumlov by car
A rental car is one of the most popular options for traveling to Cesky Krumlov from Prague. The journey will take approximately 2.5 hours.
Description of the route Prague - Cesky Krumlov
Route length between Prague and Cesky Krumlov: 183 km
Approximate travel time: 2h 30m show route description
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Finding travel companions
In addition, other tourists travel along the route quite often and local residents, who take travel companions for a relatively small fee. You can find such offers using the BlaBlaCar form below.
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Český Krumlov), dating back to the 13th century, is one of the main historical attractions of the Czech Republic.
History of Krumlov Castle
Its founder is considered to be the Czech nobleman Vitek; according to legend, he was a descendant of a noble Roman family and served as a warrior for one of the Czech princes. For his faithful service, Vitek was rewarded with lands in the south of the Czech Republic, where he built several fortified castles. Krumlov Castle is located among mountain forests in an amazing beautiful place, where the Vltava bends so sharply that a kind of peninsula is formed. That is why it received its ancient German name “Krumme Aue”, which means “curved meadow”. The medieval city, which after some time grew up near the castle walls, began to be called Cesky Krumlov.
Over the centuries, different people became the owners of the castle. The appearance of the castle changed over time, and a number of reconstructions were carried out. Today the castle has several courtyards, the architecture is in the Renaissance and Baroque style, all rooms are decorated with original frescoes. Behind the castle there is a huge picturesque park in which summer palace. A landmark of the park is the baroque theater, which has been preserved in its original form.
Sightseeing Rules
You can get acquainted with the sights of the park only as part of excursion group of at least 8 people.
There are several routes:
- Sightseeing excursion route;
- Excursion route dedicated to the 19th century.
- Visit to the castle theater;
- Inspection of the exhibition of the castle museum;
- Visit to the castle tower and tour of the surrounding area;
- Tour of the castle lapidarium.
Schedule:
The work schedule is constantly being adjusted. You can find it on the official website of the castle.
The day off at Krumlov Castle is Monday.
About prices for excursions:
The ticket price varies depending on the castle site visited. Ticket prices for route 1:
- Full: 150 CZK
- Children (over 6 years old), students, disabled people: 80 CZK
- Seniors (over 65 years): 100 CZK
- Families with children: 360 CZK
Viewing the 2nd route will cost 20 CZK less for all ticket options, with the exception of the family ticket. Its cost will be 300 CZK.
Museum + castle tower:
- Full: 130 CZK
- Children (over 6 years old), students, disabled people: 60 CZK
- Seniors (over 65 years): CZK 80
- Families with children: 270 CZK
Visiting the castle park is free.
Opening hours of Cesky Krumlov Castle
1st and 2nd routes:
- Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00-17:00 April, October
- Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00-17:00 May, September
- Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00-17:00 June-September
Castle Baroque Theater:
- Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 May-October
Castle lapidarium:
- Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-17:00 June-August
Castle Park:
- Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00-17:00 April, October
- Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00-19:00 May-September
- (34.00 €, 11 hours)
How to get to the castle?
The town of Cesky Krumlov is located in the southwest of the Czech Republic, approximately 170 km from Prague and almost next to the Austrian border. You can get to it from Prague either by public transport (by bus or train) or by rented car.
By bus
Buses depart from Prague Florenc or Na Knížecí bus stations to Cesky Krumlov every couple of hours. The ticket price is around 195 CZK and the trip lasts just over 2 hours.
By train
You will have to travel a little longer by train, as you will need to change trains in Ceske Budejovice. In addition, the train station in Cesky Krumlov is located far from the historical center of the city, so you will have to incur additional costs for a taxi.
By car
The journey by car will take no more than three hours. Most convenient route passes through the towns of Tábor and České Budejovice. You should leave Prague along highway No. 1, then you need to turn onto highway No. 55, which you follow all the way to Cesky Krumlov.
One of my favorites tourist destinations Among the guests of the country was Cesky Krumlov. Tourists come here for positive emotions and incredible memories that amazing natural landscapes will give them. They fit perfectly with the old architecture. A real pleasure for vacationers is to watch the blue surface of the Vltava River. The city has received recognition as one of popular places for travelers not only in the country, but also in the world. The unusual appearance of the city, which has preserved its condition since the 18th century, was transferred under the protection of UNESCO. It’s worth going here just because of the diversity, which is not always noticeable in a small town. Cesky Krumlov is rich in myths and legends, ideal for those who want aesthetic pleasure from their holiday.
To get from the capital of the Czech Republic to the town of Cesky Krumlov, you need to cover about 175 km. How to get from Prague to Cesky Krumvol? There is a lot of choice transport communication to cover the specified distance.
Shuttle Buses
The bus is the most popular method of traveling between cities. The daily number of flights is sufficient to travel from Prague to Cesky Krumlov and back.
Buses from several companies operate between the cities.
- From the company (aka RegioJet). The company's buses can be identified by their yellow color. We leave from the bus station “Na Knizhetsi”. Flights begin at 6 am, the last one at 9 pm. The one way journey takes almost 3 hours. Ticket price is about 205 CZK (7.80 euros). On the carrier’s website you can not only find out more information about the bus service between Prague and Cesky Krumvol, but also book a ticket at a more affordable price.
- The Flixbass company also sends several flights in this direction. Buses run from . Most often, tickets for them are purchased by passengers who have transferred from international flights or those who live in the city center. Travel time is 2.5 hours. Ticket price – 11 euros. Leo Express buses also depart from Florenc bus station. They sell tickets from 8 euros.
- Special shuttle buses departing from the Prague bus station to Knizeci. He stops near the most big hotels Cesky Krumlov or near those that were pre-booked by passengers. They depart from Prague 3 times a day: at 9 am, 1 pm and 16.30. The road between the cities takes 3 hours, the cost of the trip is about 800 CZK. In addition to the two main cities, shuttle buses pick up passengers in cities such as Hallstatt, Linz, Salzburg, and Vienna. The advantage of traveling by shuttle is that you can get there without transfers and have the opportunity to get off at the stop chosen by the passenger.
You can quickly find a bus ticket from Prague to Cesky Krumlov using the search engine below:
Please note that buying tickets in advance can save a lot of money, because... As the departure date approaches, carriers begin to increase tariffs.
Train
Although the Prague-Cesky Krumlov direction is quite popular both among tourists and among the local population, there is only one direct route between the cities high-speed train No. 531. It leaves at 08:02 and arrives at the final station at 10:50. You will have to pay up to 200 CZK for a ticket. The operating times of this route are often changed or canceled altogether, so before deciding to travel by such transport, it is better to check the website of the Czech Railways in advance.
Some passengers basically travel only by train and change trains in the town of Ceske Budejovice. The ticket price will be the same as when traveling by express train, but the travel time will be 20-30 minutes longer. Alternatively, you can transfer to a train that will go earlier, or transfer from a train to a bus (fortunately, the station is nearby). But in the latter option, in addition to a longer transfer, you can get more expensive cost ticket
Taxi or transfer
For those who are not concerned about money, but want to get to their destination quickly, efficiently and comfortably, they can use the services of a taxi service or order one.
This is the only option for those who like or simply have to travel at night. It is often chosen by parents with small children, passengers with large bags, pensioners or those who do not want to travel for a long time, and even with transfers.
By choosing this method of travel, you can get there in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The minimum cost for a taxi ride is 125 euros, for a transfer – 132 euros.
The obvious advantages of the transfer include the availability of child car seats (relevant for parents with small children), payment in cash or by card, and the ability to order a car of various capacities from 3 to 7 passengers. It is advisable to order a taxi or transfer in advance and be sure to discuss all the details of the transaction.
