Vienna to Ceske Budejovice by train

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Overview: trains from Vienna to Ceske Budejovice

Find the key information for travelling by train from Vienna to Ceske Budejovice, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:00 View journey
Last train 22:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 161
Trains / day 49 View all
Cheapest journey CA$16.90 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 33m
Train operators 24

Vienna to Ceske Budejovice train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Vienna to Ceske Budejovice by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Vienna to Ceske Budejovice take around 3 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 161 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Vienna is scheduled to depart at around  00:00. The last departure is usually at around 22:50. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 49 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$16.90.

We think any time is a great time to visit Ceske Budejovice, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Ceske Budejovice.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Ceske Budejovice?

The journey between Vienna and Ceske Budejovice usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Vienna to Ceske Budejovice every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Vienna to Ceske Budejovice?

The Vienna to Ceske Budejovice train travel takes about 3 hours and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Vienna to Ceske Budejovice train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Ceske Budejovice leaving Vienna at around 00:00 and the last train leaving at around 22:50. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.