Comments on: How to Get from Vienna to Cesky Krumlov the Easy and Cheap Way

By: Eagle

Eagle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:35:47 +0000

Geez, that’s uneblielvabe. Kudos and such.

By: Ranga

Ranga — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:07:05 +0000

Took the CK shuttle from C Krumlov to Vienna last week and do not regret it. Paid about 1100 Czech crowns for the trip. Unlike other shuttle services they pick u up from your hotel and drop off right at your hotel in Vienna.
Worth it if you have luggage as it can be difficult to change vehicles many times.
Might get a bargain if you wait until the last moment as they have some great “last minute” offers, I booked my shuttle in advance at the highest price though.

By: Zhiqiang & Tingyi

Zhiqiang & Tingyi — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:50:12 +0000

Wombat is quite clean. Not sure abt the old pension – if location is good – then can consider, you save on time travelling.

Vienna – about 3 days should be adequate; Prague, depends if you are going on day trip to Karlstejn or Kutna Hora like us – otherwise, 3 days should be adequate too.

I think there are shuttle services available from Vienna direct to CK – you can try googling for it – use the term Vienna Cesky Krumlov Shuttle transfer

By: Grace

Grace — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:13:57 +0000

Dear Zhiqiang & Tingyi,

I’m planning for a trip to Vienna & Prague.
I wonder if you could help me with some questions below:

1) In Vienna, which would be better? To stay in an old pension that is highly raved for good servie and is situated in the city centre (district 1) or to stay in a new hostel (Wombat’s, near the Naschmarkt)?
I’m pretty particular about cleanliness.

2) How many days do you think is needed minimally to enjoy Vienna? and Prague?

3) I wonder if you have come across any trips that start from Vienna, pass by CK before getting to Prague.

Regards,
Grace

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:37:56 +0000

Oh! that should feel so bad , I am sorry to hear that , I do avoid going to his Pension. Was wondering is there a rental car agency or a place to rent a car from Vienna to CK . Thanks.
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By: Zhiqiang & Tingyi

Zhiqiang & Tingyi — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:41:25 +0000

oops – looks like the service has changed since; thanks for the heads-up, Bill.
I had stayed at the Krumlov House (not Pension Sebestian) and used his Sebastian’s shuttle service as it was the only one from Linz with good timing.

future travellers intending to use Sebastian’s shuttle service, pl be aware of Bill’s advice and check with Sebastian on the shuttle used and avoid his pension.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:13:36 +0000

I booked the bus from Linz to CK and booked the Pension Sebestian, but the feeling is very bad.

1. The price for pickup from Linz to CK they gave me is CZK399/person. After I arrived the Pesion, it is clearly stated on their board that such pickup is CZK390/person. Small money as it is, but it doesn’t make me feel good.

2. The pickup bus is a old and shaggy van instead of the car shown in this picture(PEUGEOT). I asked the owner in advance and he said he didn’t have such car (then what we saw in the picture?) The owner outsouced to another Czech driver to pick us up while letting his more comfortable car stay at home.

3. The pension is basically out of the town, and needs 15-20 minutes to get to downtown. It might seem not far away, but CK is REALLY a small town.

4. The pension is just besides the main road. In the morning I was woken up by the sound of the car engine, then I understood why they put earplugs onto the small refrigerator.

5. The breakfast is one plate for TWO person (some cheese, tomato, sausage slices). Imagine that!

6. The towels are changed every two days. You need to ask if you didn’t realize that and don’t expect to get a happy face.

7. These are the hard facts. I wouldn’t mention other soft part since it may vary according to different people.

Anyway, CK is a beautiful town, yet stay away from this pension!

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:43:04 +0000

Sorry Zhiqiang is me to disturb you again. Oops.. When you go prague and budapest, the money currency you change in sg or there?

By: Zhiqiang & Tingyi

Zhiqiang & Tingyi — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:24:04 +0000

The direct shuttle from CK to Vienna i am referring to private transfer not the student agency one – 5 hours on a bus might not be very comfortable. Alternatively, if your budget allows it, get a private shuttle (not student agency bus) that goes direct to Vienna – could be quite expensive (dont remember the price). Or you can take sebastian shuttle to Linz and then train from Linz to Vienna (as described in this post but reverse order).

By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:50:02 +0000

Sorry last few qns, for CK->Vienna, Student agency gives quite a best price 16Euro each. Only 2 of us going. Just want to ask the student agency bus is it comfortable& convience for CK to Vienna? We most likely confirm take this bus from Prague to CK but CK to Vienna is 5 hr journey for student agency bus. Any advise please?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:45:26 +0000

Thank you Zhiqiang for your fast response. We had been to Belgium,France and London 2 yrs ago. That is why this time we going for Eastern Europe. Thank you for the effort you had put in.

By: Zhiqiang & Tingyi

Zhiqiang & Tingyi — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:14:29 +0000

Thanks Shawn . The shuttle service from Linz to CK takes large luggages – if its just 2 of you, certainly no problem – we had 3 big luggages + 3 cabin-size luggages – it fitted in quite well.

For Amsterdam to Prague, suggest budget airlines e.g. easyjet, ryanair; not sure if there is an overnight train that takes this route. For Prague to CK, Student Agency Bus. From CK to Vienna, can consider the route we took (via Linz) as suggested in this post if its more economical (we had 4 travellers so the ERT gives us good savings) or a direct shuttle from CK to Vienna if it fits with your budget. From Vienna to Budapest, Orangeways Bus and from Budapest to Amsterdam, can take budget airlines e.g. Wizzair (the Hungarian airline). Hope this helps.

For what to do in these countries (except Amsterdam), can check our our posts in the relevant sections.

Although if you havent been to Belgium, France, these places are great for exploration and easy to travel from Amsterdam.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:50:29 +0000

Dear Zhiqiang

I now know why you are one of the best blogger in Singapore. You are so helpful to answer everyone qns. Me and my wife going to Eastern Europe coming Oct this year. She is having trainnig at Amsterdam. So the plan will be Amsterdam->Prague->CK->Vienna->Budapest->Amsterdam. So far the shuttle bus you recommend i am thinking our big lauggage can taken in? Any cheap and convience for our plan? Thank you for answering my enquiry.

By: Zhiqiang & Tingyi

Zhiqiang & Tingyi — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:01:09 +0000

Shuttle bus is typically the cheapest and most convenient way to get to Linz (Train you have to change and takes longer).

Travel by certain trains is covered by ERT – generally the express trains are not covered – so you might want to check with the train station.

By: Sirinda

Sirinda — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:50:34 +0000

Hi Zhiqiang,
Very kind of you to share this useful information!
I plan to do CK – Vienna and wonder if there is a cheaper way to go from CK – Linz apart from shuttle bus?
Moreover, my destination is actually “Wien Sudbahnhof” but assume ERT doesn’t operate until there, so I have to buy another ticket “Wien Westbahnhof” – “Wien Sudbahnhof” the same time in Linz?
Thank you!

By: Zhiqiang & Tingyi

Zhiqiang & Tingyi — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:13:07 +0000

i bought it at the station – dont think you can buy ERT online cos’ its not for any fixed directions.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:55:09 +0000

Hi Zhiqiang,

Your post is very useful and i’m planning to do the reverse direction…

How do you buy the Einfach-Raus-Ticket (ERT)? Online or at the train station?

Thanks.

By: Jenny Wang

Jenny Wang — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:45:50 +0000

Thank you!!

By: Zhiqiang

Zhiqiang — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:58:02 +0000

During our trip, there were 4 adults so this wasnt a problem – I had compared a number of shuttle companies earlier; only sebastian was able to offer a 10am shuttle at Linz at a reasonable price – other shuttles is about 12-2pm and I didnt want to wait at Linz for that long. Perhaps you could take into consideration timing too. I had not tried other shuttles but if the timing and price is right, then no harm trying others since its only a short 3 hour trip.

By: Jenny Wang

Jenny Wang — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:58:30 +0000

Hello Zhiqiang,

Not sure if you will be able to answer this question.

After I got your recommendation about Sebastian, I pretty much went ahead and make a reservation, but it was by then I realized they charge full price for my 18 months old toddler, the reason is, he is taking up a full seat and he needs to be in a car seat, like in US. This is understandable. So I send out a few emails to other shuttle companies that provide the same services and one gave me 66% off, they only charge 1/3. But I don’t know if they are reliable. So my question to you is, besides Sebastian, do you or your friends know of or have used other shuttle service that’s reliable and recommend to us?