Traveling by bus is often the quickest and most direct way to get from one Czech town to another. It is also sometimes the only method of public transport because some Czech villages are not serviced by trains or their train stations are far enough from residential areas to make the bus a better option.
There are many private bus companies that operate regular services. Keep in mind that the bus may be slower or more expensive than the train, and vice versa. It is always good to compare both options. Unlike trains, Czech buses are usually not equipped with toilets (except for RegioJet, Flixbus, and other higher-quality bus companies), and bathroom breaks are only made on long-distance trips, approximately every three hours.
Bus Schedules
You can look up Czech Republic and international bus and train connections as well as public transit schedules at IDOS.cz:
Bus schedules
Train schedules
Train and bus schedules
Prague public transit
Brno public transit
Ostrava public transit
Olomouc public transit
Karlovy Vary public transit
Pilsen public transit
(more Czech towns and cities are available at IDOS.cz)
Czech Bus Travel Dictionary
Below are some terms and phrases you may encounter when traveling by bus in Czechia:
autobus – bus
autobusové nádraží / stanoviště – bus station
Odjezdy – Departures
Příjezdy – Arrivals
nástupiště – platform
zastávka – stop
jízdenka – ticket
jízdenky – tickets
místenka – seat reservation
pokladna – ticket window
řidič – driver