How to travel from Prague to Plzeň

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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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€6

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€8

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1h 54m

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1h 24m

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1h 56m

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from Prague to Plzeň

How to get from Prague to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Prague to Plzeň is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h20
Praha, Na Knížecí
12:15PMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
61One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM0h50
Praha, Zličín
12:45PMPlzeň, Divadlo Alfa
51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM0h50
Praha, Zličín
12:45PMPlzeň, Divadlo Alfa
51One-way
0 transfers

Other options

České dráhyR 770
10:05AM1h32
Prague hlavní nádraží
11:37AMPlzen hl.n.
71One-way
0 transfers
České dráhyrj 512
10:35AM1h23
Prague hlavní nádraží
11:58AMPlzen hl.n.
81One-way
0 transfers
České dráhyEC 358
09:35AM1h23
Prague hlavní nádraží
10:58AMPlzen hl.n.
91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM1h45
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
12:15PMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM0h50
Praha, Zličín
10:45AMPlzeň, Divadlo Alfa
51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM1h00
Praha, Zličín
10:55AMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
51One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Plzeň

Travel to Plzeň easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Plzeň.

FAQs

You can get to Plzeň from Prague 2 different ways: coach or train.

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Plzeň is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €4 compared to other travel options to Plzeň:

Taking a coach costs €1 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €1.

The quickest way to travel from Prague to Plzeň is by coach, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes on average 1 h 23 min.

The distance between Prague and Plzeň is around 83 km.

The average frequency per day from Prague to Plzeň is:

  • 29 coaches a day.
  • 25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Prague to Plzeň as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Prague to Plzeň:

  • Coaches from Prague to Plzeň most often leave from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Plzen hl. N.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Prague to Plzeň:

  • You can take a coach from Prague to Plzeň with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Slovak Lines Express or Infobus. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with FlixBus from Prague to Plzeň.
  • You can travel by train from Prague to Plzeň with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy or Arriva CZ, and you can find České dráhy Prague to Plzeň tickets for €14 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Prague to Plzeň with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 29 direct coaches a day to Plzeň with FlixBus or Slovak Lines Express.
  • You can check for a direct train to Plzeň with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or České dráhy with 19 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Plzeň tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your journey from Prague to Plzeň doesn't have to end in Plzeň. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Munich, Nuremberg, Paris or Vienna. If you’d like to add Munich, Nuremberg, Paris or Vienna to your Prague to Plzeň trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Plzeň today!

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