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Take the train from Zürich to České Budějovice in 9 hours 12 minutes
If you want to travel from Zürich to České Budějovice by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Zürich to České Budějovice by train to take around 12 hours 19 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 9 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 11 trains per day running on this route, which spans 295 miles (475 km). You’ll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to České Budějovice. Both ÖBB and SBB trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
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If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
Zürich to České Budějovice by train
| First train | 05:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:38 | |
| Departure station | Zürich | |
| Arrival station | České Budějovice | |
| Journey time | From 9h 12m | |
| Distance | 295 miles (475 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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FAQs about the train journey from Zürich to České Budějovice
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ÖBB and SBB trains from Zürich to České Budějovice
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SBB
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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- Trains in Austria
The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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Cheap train tickets from Zürich to České Budějovice
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Zürich to České Budějovice by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.