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Take the train from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice in 9 hours 12 minutes
If you want to travel from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice by train to take around 13 hours 8 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 10 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. ÖBB trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to České Budějovice.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice start from £80.30 when you book in advance.
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!
Zurich Hb to České Budějovice by train
It takes an average of 13h 8m to travel from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice by train, over a distance of around 295 miles (475 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice and tickets for this journey start from £80.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:09 | |
| Departure station | Zurich Hb | |
| Arrival station | České Budějovice | |
| Journey time | From 9h 12m | |
| Distance | 295 miles (475 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £80.30 | |
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FAQs about the train journey from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice
Want to know more about your journey from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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ÖBB trains from Zurich Hb to České Budějovice
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
Cheap train tickets from Zurich Hb 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 Zurich Hb 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.