There are 8 ways to get from Venice to České Budějovice by bus, train, night train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 10h 40m
7 alternative options
Train • 11h 27m
Night train, train • 11h 38m
Drive • 6h 40m
Fly Venice to Prague, train • 6h 55m
Fly Venice to Linz, train • 10h 5m
Fly Venice to Vienna, train • 9h 22m
Fly Venice Treviso to Prague, train • 6h 55m
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International entry into Czech Republic from Italy
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside Czech Republic with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Czech Republic from Italy
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
Rules to follow in Czech Republic
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Czech Republic is currently allowed from Italy.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in České Budějovice is 1221.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in České Budějovice is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in České Budějovice is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1221.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Italy from Czech Republic.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 15 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to České Budějovice is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to České Budějovice is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to České Budějovice. However, there are services departing from Venice and arriving at České Budějovice,,aut.nádr via Klagenfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to České Budějovice. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Ceske Budejovice via Villach Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Linz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Venice and České Budějovice is 425 km. The road distance is 665.8 km.
The best way to get from Venice to České Budějovice without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Venice to České Budějovice, including transfers.
Venice to České Budějovice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
Venice to České Budějovice train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to České Budějovice is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 11h 27m.
- Distance: 425.3 km
- Duration: 10h 40m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and České Budějovice, Czech Republic?
You can take a bus from Venice to České Budějovice via Klagenfurt central train station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venice to České Budějovice via Villach Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Linz Hbf in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Prague via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 300 Kč - 9 000 Kč
Flights from Venice to Linz via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4 900 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Venice to Linz via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 5 000 Kč - 15 000 Kč
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Venice to Prague via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 600 Kč - 8 500 Kč
Flights from Venice to Linz via Vienna, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 4 900 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Venice to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 800 Kč - 8 500 Kč
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 380 Kč - 3 900 Kč
Flights from Venice Treviso to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 550 Kč - 4 400 Kč
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Venice to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 340 Kč - 3 200 Kč
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 850 Kč - 1 300 Kč
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 650 Kč - 1 000 Kč
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 500 Kč - 750 Kč
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 700 Kč - 1 100 Kč
- Website
- Railjet
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 850 Kč - 1 200 Kč
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 800 Kč - 1 100 Kč
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Ceske Budejovice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 800 Kč - 1 100 Kč
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 700 Kč - 1 000 Kč
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 750 Kč - 1 100 Kč
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 500 Kč - 750 Kč
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Linz Hbf to Ceske Budejovice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 500 Kč - 750 Kč
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 300 Kč - 350 Kč
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Salzburg, Hbf to Linz, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 110 Kč - 300 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 110 Kč - 160 Kč
- 1st Class
- 190 Kč - 300 Kč
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 1 800 Kč
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1 100 Kč - 1 500 Kč
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Ceske Budejovice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 200 Kč - 330 Kč
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 200 Kč - 250 Kč
- Business
- 270 Kč - 330 Kč
- 1st Class
- 280 Kč - 330 Kč
- Phone
- +420 725 100 725
- info@arriva.cz
- Website
- arriva.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Ceske Budejovice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Unknown
- Arriva CZ
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Klagenfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 400 Kč - 480 Kč
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Klagenfurt central train station to České Budějovice,,aut.nádr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 450 Kč - 550 Kč
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Prague Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Venice to České Budějovice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at České Budějovice,,aut.nádr station.
Venice to České Budějovice train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Ceske Budejovice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to České Budějovice is 666 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Venice to České Budějovice.
Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa offer flights from Venice Airport to Prague Airport.
Book your Venice to České Budějovice bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 104+ hotels available in České Budějovice. Prices start at 2 250 Kč per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to line 35 bus which takes 20 min and costs €11.