How to travel from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia

The distance between Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn is around 313km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn 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 Špindlerův MlýnŠumava National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague Na Knizeci Bus Station and then to VítkoviceHorní Mísečky.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 2,310($95)
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Train

Take the train to Strakonice, Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi then Chlumec Nad Cidlinou and then to Martinice V Krkonosich.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 2,410($100)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Strakonice then take the bus to Prague - Na Knížec and then to VítkoviceHorní Mísečky.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,180($48)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Špindlerův Mlýn.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn

There are several options for getting from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around CZK 1,180 ($48) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 860 ($35).

The distance between Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn is around 313km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx CZK 860 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 1,180 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lipka, Strakonice, Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Chlumec Nad Cidlinou and Martinice V Krkonosich. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Czech Railways and Die Länderbahn run train services between Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strakonice, Písek, Prague Na Knizeci Bus Station, Černý Most and VítkoviceHorní Mísečky. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

RegioJet, FlixBus and BusLine LK s.r.o. run regular bus services between Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn. We recommend that you take the bus to Prague Na Knizeci Bus Station and then to VítkoviceHorní Mísečky. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Špindlerův Mlýn is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 117km (73 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn. 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 Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around CZK 2,310 ($95).

How do I get from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn

Compare travel optionsbetween Šumava National Park and Špindlerův Mlýn

Transport options from Šumava National Park to Špindlerův Mlýn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 25m
CZK 2,310($95)
once a week348km (216 miles)
Train
7h 15m
CZK 2,410($100)
every 4 hours422km (262 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
CZK 1,180($48)
once daily358km (222 miles)
Train to Strakonice, bus9hrs
CZK 1,305($53)
once daily380km (236 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
CZK 860($35)
on demand313km (195 miles)

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Airports near Špindlerův Mlýn

The following major airports near Špindlerův Mlýn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn