Currently, There is only one direct train from Prague to Cesky Krumlov a day. The train run If you want to travel by train from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, you need to change train in Ceske Budejovice.
Direct train from Prague to Cesky Krumlov
The train leaves Prague in the morning. The journey to Český Krumlov takes two and half hours. After a few hours, the train returns to Prague. This is a very good service for one-day train trip to Cesky Krumlov. Train has refurbished air-conditioned carriages with compartments and coaches and dining car.
Czech Railways – online shop (tickets and prices)
Travel with changing trains in Ceske Budejovice
Step 1: Prague – Ceske Budejovice
Trains from Prague to Ceske Budejovice are operated by České dráhy. Trains is composed from comfortable carriages of 1st and 2nd class. Passengers can choose between carriages with compartments and coaches. The railway line has been upgraded in recent years and the trains run fast. The journey from Prague to Ceske Budejovice takes 2 hours. Fastest trains cover the distance of 164 km in 100 minutes.
Czech Railways – online shop (tickets and prices)
Step 2: Ceske Budejovice – Cesky Krumlov
In Ceske Budejovice you need to change to a regional train Ceske Budejovice – Volary or Ceske Budejovice – Nove Udoli. These trains stop at Cesky Krumlov railway station. Trains on this route are operated by another carrier – GW Train Regio. Quality of rolling stock is decent – old diesel units were refurbished and are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with vacuum toilet. Most of the trains are not air-conditioned.
Trains cover the distance of 31 kilometers in 50-60 minutes.
GW Train Regio – – additional information
Train station in Cesky Krumlov
Railway station in Cesky Krumlov is located 2 km north of the historic centre. There are taxis from railway station but are expensive. Next to the station is a tourist information centre. The bus station is located near historic centre – there are comfortable coaches from Prague operated by Student Agency.
Cesky Krumlov – tourist attractions
Cesky Krumlov is one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe. It is a perfect destination for one-day romantic trip and if you plan weekend trip, visit Cesky Krumlov and Ceske Budejovice. Cesky Krumlov is included on the UNESCO list thanks to unique preserved medieval Old Town. The town is surrounded with meanders of the Vltava River and famous for beautiful panoramas. Today Cesky Krumlov is one of the most visited places in the Czech Republic.
– A giant Renaissance Castle above the Vltava river.
– 16th century Old Town Hall and Marian Plague Column on the Main Square
– Museum Fotoateliér Seidel dedicated to two great photographers, Josef and František Seidel.
– Egon Schiele Art Centrum.
– Regional Museum – room-sized model of Cesky Krumlov (1800)
– Historic district Latran with narrow cobbled streets
– Torture Museum
– Monastery Museum
– Church of St Vitus
– Synagogue
– Moldavite Museum
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