- Must visit
Brewery Museum
Modern interactive brewery museum in a 15th-century malt house, explaining beer-making history and daily life in old Plzeň.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 $4.
Of the 41 buses that leave Prague for Plzeň on Fri, Jul 24, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 50 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train 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 train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Plzeň:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Plzeň costing on average $7 (€7).
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€5) compared to roughly $25 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€19). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Slovak Lines Express a.s., Infobus, LeviTour.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Plzeň buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1h25 | 3:55 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 7:45 AM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 7:55 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 9:45 AM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 9:55 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 10:55 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 10:45 AM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h45 | 12:15 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1h20 | 12:15 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 12:55 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 12:45 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 2:05 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 1:55 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 4:55 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 4:45 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 5:55 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 6:05 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Praha, Roztyly | 2h25 | 7:35 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Praha, Roztyly | 2h20 | 7:30 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h45 | 7:35 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h40 | 7:30 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 7:35 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Praha, Zličín | 0h55 | 7:30 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 7:55 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 7:45 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h30 | 9:40 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1h20 | 9:40 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 9:15 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 9:25 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h50 | 11:50 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Praha, Černý Most | 2h10 | 12:20 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Praha, Zličín | 1h00 | 11:25 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Praha, Zličín | 0h50 | 11:15 PM Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1h25 | 11:50 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h40 | 12:20 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1h25 | 12:20 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Paris) | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h20 | 12:20 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Milan) | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h20 | 12:20 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h20 | 12:20 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1h35 | 1:15 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1h25 | 1:15 AM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Prague to Plzeň run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Plzeň — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Plzeň trip today.
Modern interactive brewery museum in a 15th-century malt house, explaining beer-making history and daily life in old Plzeň.
Major regional museum with archaeology, applied arts, weapons and civic history, housed in a remarkable historic building.
Popular puppetry museum in the old town presenting Czech marionette traditions, stagecraft and family-friendly exhibits.
Plzeň’s main square, lined with major monuments and colorful facades. The essential starting point for exploring the historic center.
Historic pedestrian street linking the station area with the center, valued for architecture, shops and an everyday city atmosphere.
Large urban park with mature trees, paths and open lawns. A favorite local place for walks close to the old town.
Bottom-fermented pale lager first brewed in Plzeň in 1842. Its soft water, Saaz hops, and triple decoction made the city world-famous.
Crisp fried cheese, usually Edam, served with tartar sauce and potatoes. A classic Czech pub meal commonly eaten in Plzeň.
Beef goulash slow-cooked with onions and paprika, often served with bread dumplings. A staple in Czech beer halls across Plzeň.
Refined fine dining with seasonal tasting menus, polished service, and a modern setting inside Hotel Rous.
Historic brewery restaurant beside Pilsner Urquell. Best for unfiltered tank beer and classic Czech dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Traditional Plzeň beer hall known for Pilsner Urquell, hearty Czech meals, and a classic local pub atmosphere.
Moderate for Czech city travel: hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Prague, but tourist areas and brewery venues can cost more.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants if service is good, often by rounding up. Round up small taxi fares. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží -> Náměstí Republiky, Plzeň
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Plzeň by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plzeň, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Plzeň buses use the Praha, Zličín to Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa. Use this guide to compare Prague and Plzeň bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
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