The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Plzeň
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- Kč 165
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- Kč 425
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 23 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 23 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 82
- 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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Plzeň will cost around Kč 425 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only Kč 165.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 82 trains from Prague to Plzeň, including 66 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
IC 5567:35 PM 1h23 Prague hlavní nádraží 8:58 PM Plzen hl.n. Kč 165 1 One-way 0 changes
R 7528:05 PM 1h32 Prague hlavní nádraží 9:37 PM Plzen hl.n. Kč 165 1 One-way 0 changes
Os 19926 · R 7508:46 PM 1h52 Praha-Smíchov 10:38 PM Plzen hl.n. Kč 165 1 One-way 1 change
Os 19928 · R 74810:46 PM 2h34 Praha-Smíchov 1:20 AM Plzen hl.n. Kč 165 1 One-way 1 change
R 74811:46 PM 1h34 Prague hlavní nádraží 1:20 AM Plzen hl.n. Kč 165 1 One-way 0 changes
rj 51210:35 AM 1h23 Prague hlavní nádraží 11:58 AM Plzen hl.n. Kč 267 1 One-way 0 changes
RJ 51210:35 AM 1h23 Prague hlavní nádraží 11:58 AM Plzen hl.n. Kč 717 1 One-way 0 changes
EX 3589:35 AM 1h23 Prague hlavní nádraží 10:58 AM Plzen hl.n. Kč 717 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 5648:35 AM 1h23 Prague hlavní nádraží 9:58 AM Plzen hl.n. Kč 717 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 5666:35 AM 1h23 Prague hlavní nádraží 7:58 AM Plzen hl.n. Kč 717 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague to Plzeň
Trains from Prague to Plzeň run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč 160 but you can travel from only Kč 117 by coach.
There are 9 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 19m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč 160 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 12:42 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Live departures
Prague to Plzeň train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Plzeň trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 752 | 8:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 9:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 752 | 8:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 9:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 554 | 8:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 9:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 750 | 9:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h33 | 10:38 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Bus 17110 · R 750 | 9:06 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h32 | 10:38 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
Os 19930 · Os 7880 · Os 7802 | 12:42 AM Praha-Smíchov | 5h34 | 6:16 AM Plzen hl.n. | 2 changes | |
Os 8804 · Os 7802 | 4:16 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h00 | 6:16 AM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
Os 8804 · Os 7802 | 4:16 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h00 | 6:16 AM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 778 | 5:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 6:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 778 | 5:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 6:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 362 | 5:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 6:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 362 | 5:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 6:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 776 | 6:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 7:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 776 | 6:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 7:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 566 | 6:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 7:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 566 | 6:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 7:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19904 · R 774 | 6:46 AM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 8:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 774 | 7:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 8:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 774 | 7:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 8:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 360 | 7:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 8:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 360 | 7:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 8:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 772 | 8:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 9:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 772 | 8:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 9:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 564 | 8:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 9:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 564 | 8:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 9:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 358 | 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 10:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 358 | 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 10:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 770 | 10:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 11:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 770 | 10:05 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 11:37 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 512 | 10:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 11:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 512 | 10:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 11:58 AM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 356 | 11:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 12:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 356 | 11:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 12:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 768 | 12:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 1:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 768 | 12:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 1:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 562 | 12:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 1:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 562 | 12:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 1:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19910 · R 766 | 12:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 2:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 766 | 1:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 2:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 766 | 1:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 2:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 354 | 1:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 2:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 354 | 1:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 2:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19912 · R 764 | 1:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 3:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 764 | 2:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 3:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 764 | 2:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 3:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 560 | 2:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 3:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 560 | 2:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 3:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19914 · R 762 | 2:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 4:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 762 | 3:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 4:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 762 | 3:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 4:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 352 | 3:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 4:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 352 | 3:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 4:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19916 · R 760 | 3:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 5:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 760 | 4:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 5:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 760 | 4:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 5:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 558 | 4:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 5:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 558 | 4:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 5:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19918 · R 758 | 4:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 6:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 758 | 5:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 6:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 758 | 5:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 6:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 350 | 5:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 6:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 350 | 5:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 6:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19920 · R 756 | 5:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 7:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 756 | 6:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 7:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 756 | 6:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 7:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 504 | 6:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 7:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 504 | 6:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 7:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19922 · R 754 | 6:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 8:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 754 | 7:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 8:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 754 | 7:05 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 8:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 556 | 7:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 8:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 556 | 7:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 8:58 PM Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19924 · R 752 | 7:46 PM Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 9:37 PM Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Intercity
Regional
České dráhy
DSB
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Prague and Plzeň
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FAQs: Prague to Plzeň train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Prague and Plzeň
Most Prague to Plzeň trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Plzen hl.n. station pair, with some services arriving at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí. Use this guide to compare Prague and Plzeň train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Prague station do trains to Plzeň leave from?
Getting to Praha hlavní nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Getting to Praha-Smichov from Prague city centre
Praha-Smichov is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Smichov train station facilities and services
Praha-Smichov has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Smichov.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Praha-Smichov.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha-Smichov: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha-Smichov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Smichov.
Getting to Praha-Zličín nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha-Zličín nádraží is 9 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Zličín nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha-Zličín nádraží has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Zličín nádraží.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Praha-Zličín nádraží.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha-Zličín nádraží: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Zličín nádraží.
Which Plzeň station do trains from Prague arrive at?
Getting to Plzen hl.n. from Plzeň city centre
Plzen hl.n. train station facilities and services
Plzen hl.n. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Na Spilce, U Salzmannů
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Plzen hl.n.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Plzen hl.n.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Plzen hl.n.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Plzen hl.n.: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Plzen hl.n.: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Central, Courtyard by Marriott Pilsen, Hotel Victoria.
Getting to Plzeň-Jižní předměstí from Plzeň city centre
Plzeň-Jižní předměstí is 1 km from Plzeň city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Plzeň-Jižní předměstí train station facilities and services
Plzeň-Jižní předměstí has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Getting to Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží from Plzeň city centre
Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží is 3 km from Plzeň city centre. Public transport options include:
Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží train station facilities and services
Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží.
Bike and car services
Available at Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží: Bike Parking.
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