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Pergamonmuseum (Pergamon Museum)
One of Berlin’s most famous museums on Museum Island, known for monumental antiquities including the Pergamon Altar collection displays and Near Eastern art. A major cultural highlight despite phased,
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plzeň to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plzeň to Berlin will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 6 trains that leave Plzeň for Berlin on Mon, Jun 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 7 h 25 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plzeň to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 0m Average total duration 18h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Berlin:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plzeň to Berlin costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $232 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plzeň to Berlin costing on average $279 (€228).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Flight takes on average 18h 0m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Plzeň to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 566 · 5282 · Bus EV · ICE 508 | Delayed 8:04 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h25 | 1:37 PM 1:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 351 · rj 382 | 9:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h03 | 3:03 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EX 351 · RJ 382 | On time 9:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h03 | 3:03 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 360 · R 3564 · ICE 1008 | On time 9:10 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h13 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EX 360 · 3564 · ICE 1008 | On time 9:10 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h13 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 564 · 5284 · Bus EV · ICE 506 | Delayed 10:04 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h25 | 3:36 PM 3:36 PMBerlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EX 353 · RJ 176 | On time 11:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 5h59 | 4:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 353 · rj 176 | 11:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 5h59 | 4:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EX 358 · 3568 · ICE 1006 | On time 11:10 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h13 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 358 · R 3568 · ICE 1006 | On time 11:10 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h13 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 559 · R 610 · rj 174 | 12:00 PM Plzen hl.n. | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Plzeň to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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