Side-by-side comparison
Shuttle, bus and train compared
Private shuttle
- Best for
- Fast transfers, onward trains and travellers with luggage
- Typical time
- About 1h 20m, address to address
- Changes
- None
- Cost pattern
- EUR 110 per car, 1–3 passengers
Bus
- Best for
- Budget travellers when a suitable service operates
- Typical time
- Depends on the departure and route
- Changes
- Direct service availability varies
- Cost pattern
- Usually cheaper than a private car
Train
- Best for
- Rail-pass users and flexible onward rail journeys
- Typical time
- Longer than the direct road journey
- Changes
- Usually at least one regional connection
- Cost pattern
- Varies by route and ticket type
Travel option
Private shuttle
The road journey is relatively short and a private car avoids detours through regional transport hubs. Pickup can be arranged at an accessible Český Krumlov hotel or apartment, with drop-off at Linz Hauptbahnhof, a hotel or another agreed address.
For one traveller, the private price is a premium for time and convenience. For two or three people connecting to a long-distance train, sharing the fixed vehicle price may be easier to justify.
Travel option
Bus
Cross-border bus choices are more date-sensitive than the road distance suggests. Search your exact day and check whether the listed journey is direct, seasonal or assembled from separate local services.
A bus can be excellent value when its departure matches your plan. It is less useful when a long wait or an uncertain connection risks an onward train from Linz.
Travel option
Train
Rail itineraries can run toward the Summerau border line, with the exact connection depending on the current Czech and Austrian timetable. Search the complete Český Krumlov–Linz journey rather than buying separate segments from memory.
The main advantage is arrival within the Austrian rail network. If your schedule is flexible and you already hold an appropriate rail pass, continuing from Linz Hauptbahnhof may be convenient despite the slower first leg.
Choose by travel style
Which option fits your trip?
A direct private car makes the most of the short 75-kilometre road distance.
Check whether the Czech regional segment is covered and compare the connection time.
Protect the connection with a time buffer; use direct drop-off at Linz Hauptbahnhof if timing is critical.
Public transport is normally cheaper if a practical same-day itinerary is available.
Why a short distance can still mean a longer public journey
Český Krumlov is connected by regional roads and railways rather than a major cross-border intercity line. Public transport therefore optimises around scheduled regional connections, not the shortest route on a map.
Compare waiting and transfer time as carefully as time spent moving. A 75-kilometre trip can expand when a connection is infrequent, while a private vehicle can follow the direct road route at the requested time.
- Search the exact date because cross-border regional schedules can change.
- Check the minimum connection time for any onward train from Linz.
- Avoid separate non-refundable tickets with an unrealistic transfer buffer.
Using Linz as an Austrian rail gateway
Linz Hauptbahnhof has frequent long-distance connections across Austria. Travellers often use Linz to continue toward Salzburg, Vienna or other destinations that are easier to reach on the Austrian main line.
If you book a Cesky Shuttle transfer, enter Linz Hauptbahnhof and your planned train time in the travel details. The driver can then use the station as the exact drop-off rather than a generic city destination.
Check before travelling
Official timetable tools
Timetables, fares and engineering works change. Use these sources for your exact date before buying tickets or arranging a fixed onward connection.
Questions travellers ask
Frequently asked questions
How far is Linz from Český Krumlov?
The road distance used for Cesky Shuttle planning is approximately 75 kilometres, with a typical private-car journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Is there a direct train from Český Krumlov to Linz?
Journey planners commonly show at least one regional connection. The exact routing changes with the timetable, so verify your travel date with České dráhy or ÖBB.
Can the shuttle drop me at Linz Hauptbahnhof?
Yes. Enter Linz Hauptbahnhof as the exact drop-off address and include your onward train time in the travel details.
Is Linz a good connection point for Salzburg or Vienna?
Yes. Linz Hauptbahnhof is on Austria's main long-distance rail network, but always check the live ÖBB timetable and leave a suitable transfer buffer.
Prefer a direct journey?
Book Český Krumlov to Linz
Check your date and request a private car for one to three passengers.