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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Plzeň
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Plzeň is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Plzeň will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 5 trains that leave Prague for Plzeň on Wed, Dec 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Prague to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 84 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€8 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Prague to Plzeň train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Plzeň trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| R 772 | 7:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 8:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 564 | 7:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 8:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 358 | 8:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 9:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 770 | 9:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 10:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 transfersDirect | |
| rj 512 | 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 10:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 transfersDirect |
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Overview: Train from Prague to Plzeň
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Trains from Prague to Plzeň run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Arriva CZ, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy from Prague to Plzeň trainsArriva CZ, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy trains will get you between Prague and Plzeň from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Prague to Plzeň
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Plzeň by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plzeň, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your route from including Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague-Holešovice and Praha-Kačerov. When arriving in Plzeň, you can end your trip in train stations like Plzen hl. N. Plzeň-Jižní Předměstí, Plzeň zastávka, Plzeň-Křimice, Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží and Plzeň-Skvrňany nádraží.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Plzen hl. N. Located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prague to Plzeň
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- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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Shower
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nádražní street.
- Restaurant Na Spilce
- U Salzmannů
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Central
- Courtyard by Marriott Pilsen
- Hotel Victoria
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket offices and waiting area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2
- Bus: Several lines available
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