How to travel from Brno to Šumava National Park, Czechia

The distance between Brno and Šumava National Park is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brno to Šumava National Park by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Šumava National ParkBrno if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Strakonice.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 2,285($95)
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Tour Bus

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Train

Take the train to Strakonice and then to Lipka.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,230($50)
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Drive

Drive to Šumava National Park.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brno and Šumava National Park

There are several options for getting from Brno to Šumava National Park by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 1,230 ($50) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 835 ($34).

The distance between Brno and Šumava National Park is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Brno and Šumava National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brno to Šumava National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx CZK 835 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Brno and Šumava National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 1,230 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brno and Šumava National Park. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brno to Šumava National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brno Hlavni Nadrazi, Strakonice and Lipka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Czech Railways run train services between Brno and Šumava National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brno and Šumava National Park. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brno to Šumava National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brno - Zvonarka and Strakonice. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Tour Bus run regular bus services between Brno and Šumava National Park. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brno to Šumava National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Strakonice. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Šumava National Park is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 136km (84 miles) from Šumava National Park. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) and Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brno and Šumava National Park. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brno to Šumava National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around CZK 2,285 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brno and Šumava National Park

Transport options from Brno to Šumava National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 55m
CZK 2,285($95)
once a week309km (192 miles)
Train
7hrs
CZK 1,230($50)
every 4 hours354km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
CZK 835($34)
on demand298km (185 miles)

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Airports near Šumava National Park

The following major airports near Šumava National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Šumava National Park
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Šumava National Park
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
334km (208 miles) from Šumava National Park