Despite its long distance from Prague, the picturesque Cesky Krumlov remains a popular day trip destination - for a good reason. As if suspended in time, the South Bohemian town still retains its historic appearance as the settlement of the eponymous castle. Cesky Krumlov may lack what may be conventionally defined as "attractions", but the town itself is the attraction as its quaint charming atmosphere pervades throughout the streets.
If you have time, don't go to Cesky Krumlov for a mere day trip. Stay at least a night to experience its charm that changes from the bustling daytime to the tranquil night to the waking dawn.
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HOW TO REACH CESKY KRUMLOV
The most popular, easiest, and cheapest method of reaching Cesky Krumlov is via a 3-hour direct bus ride from central Prague, operated by Regiojet or Leo Express. While bus reservation is not mandatory, reserving beforehand is highly recommended because the buses are very popular. At least for RegioJet (or Student Agency), you can change and even cancel your reservation up to 15 minutes before departure!
Another method to reach CK from Prague is via train, as detailed in the linked Seat 61 page. However, the downsides with this method are that the direct trains are infrequent and that a taxi ride is required to reach CK from its train station.
Unfortunately, there is no public transport option between CK and Prague International Airport (the closest major international airport), so your choices are limited to shared shuttle and private taxi. I wanted to go straight to CK as soon as I land in Prague, so I chose Shuttle Europe, which I highly recommend because not only was its agent communicative and accommodating throughout the booking process, my family and I got a private taxi for a shared shuttle price!
Despite its long distance from Prague, the picturesque Cesky Krumlov remains a popular day trip destination - for a good reason. As if suspended in time, the South Bohemian town still retains its historic appearance as the settlement of the eponymous castle. Cesky Krumlov may lack what may be conventionally defined as "attractions", but the town itself is the attraction as its quaint charming atmosphere pervades throughout the streets.
If you have time, don't go to Cesky Krumlov for a mere day trip. Stay at least a night to experience its charm that changes from the bustling daytime to the tranquil night to the waking dawn.
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HOW TO REACH CESKY KRUMLOV
The most popular, easiest, and cheapest method of reaching Cesky Krumlov is via a 3-hour direct bus ride from central Prague, operated by Regiojet or Leo Express. While bus reservation is not mandatory, reserving beforehand is highly recommended because the buses are very popular. At least for RegioJet (or Student Agency), you can change and even cancel your reservation up to 15 minutes before departure!
Another method to reach CK from Prague is via train, as detailed in the linked Seat 61 page. However, the downsides with this method are that the direct trains are infrequent and that a taxi ride is required to reach CK from its train station.
Unfortunately, there is no public transport option between CK and Prague International Airport (the closest major international airport), so your choices are limited to shared shuttle and private taxi. I wanted to go straight to CK as soon as I land in Prague, so I chose Shuttle Europe, which I highly recommend because not only was its agent communicative and accommodating throughout the booking process, my family and I got a private taxi for a shared shuttle price!