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Villa Tugendhat
Modernist villa by Mies van der Rohe, listed by UNESCO. An essential architecture visit for its groundbreaking open-plan interior.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
CHF38
Average ticket price on Sep 19
CHF48
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 13 m
Trains on Sep 19
41
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plzeň to Brno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plzeň to Brno will cost around CHF48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF38.
It's difficult to get from Plzeň to Brno without transferring at least once.
EX 351+
RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
R 761+
RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
IC 557+
RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
IC 503+
RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
R 757+
RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
IC 503 · RJ 277
IC 557 · EC 279
EX 353 · RJ 253
IC 555 · RJ 55
IC 553 · RJ 275Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plzeň to Brno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF22, while a train costs an average of CHF23.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF23 Average price | CHF22 Average price Cheapest | CHF58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Brno:
A bus is CHF0.92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plzeň to Brno costing on average CHF23.
Other travel options to Brno take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around CHF23 compared to roughly CHF58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF35. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 0m 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.
Direct services run with České dráhy.
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 Brno trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 553 · RJ 275 | 6:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h13 | 10:13 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 553+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 9h40 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 553+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 5h40 | 11:40 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 553+ RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 6:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h40 | 1:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 755+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 9h18 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 755+ RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 6:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h18 | 1:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 755+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 5h18 | 11:40 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 555 · RJ 55 | 7:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h13 | 11:13 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 555+ RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 7:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h40 | 1:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 555+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h40 | 11:40 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 555+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 8h40 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 757+ RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 7:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h18 | 1:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 757+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 8h18 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 757+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 7:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 10h18 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 503+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h40 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 503 · RJ 277 | 8:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h13 | 12:13 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 503+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 8:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 9h40 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 503+ RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 8:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 5h40 | 1:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 759 · EC 115 · RJ 251 | 8:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h51 | 1:13 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
EX 351+ RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 9:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h40 | 1:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EX 351+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 9:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 8h40 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EX 351+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h40 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 557+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 10:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h40 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 557 · EC 279 | 10:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h13 | 2:13 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 557+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 10:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 8h40 | 6:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 557+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 5h40 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 761+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 10:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h18 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 761+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 10:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 8h18 | 6:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 761+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:22 AM Plzen hl.n. | 5h18 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EX 353 · RJ 253 | 11:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h13 | 3:13 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EX 353+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 11:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 6h40 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EX 353+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 4h40 | 3:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EX 353+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 11:00 AM Plzen hl.n. | 7h40 | 6:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 559+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 12:00 PM Plzen hl.n. | 6h40 | 6:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 559 · EC 281 | 12:00 PM Plzen hl.n. | 4h14 | 4:14 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 559+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 12:00 PM Plzen hl.n. | 5h40 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 559+ RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 12:00 PM Plzen hl.n. | 7h40 | 7:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 763+ RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 12:22 PM Plzen hl.n. | 7h18 | 7:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 763+ RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 12:22 PM Plzen hl.n. | 6h18 | 6:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 763+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 12:22 PM Plzen hl.n. | 5h18 | 5:40 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EX 355 · RJ 255 | 1:00 PM Plzen hl.n. | 4h13 | 5:13 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Plzeň to Brno run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF18 but you can travel from only CHF9 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 12:29 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Brno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brno trip today.
Modernist villa by Mies van der Rohe, listed by UNESCO. An essential architecture visit for its groundbreaking open-plan interior.
Brno’s city museum inside Špilberk Castle, covering local history, art, and prison heritage in a dramatic hilltop complex.
Major regional museum with natural science, history, and temporary exhibitions. A strong choice for understanding Moravia in context.
Brno’s main central square, lined with historic facades, events, and public art. A practical meeting point and key place to feel the city.
Historic market square with colorful townhouses, the Parnas fountain, and regular produce and festive markets. One of Brno’s liveliest areas.
Prominent hill around the cathedral, with calm lanes and viewpoints over the old town. Ideal for short walks and classic Brno panoramas.
Brno's classic bun filled with whipped cream. It is a beloved local pastry tied to the city's café culture and everyday sweet eating.
Pork schnitzel with potato salad is a Czech staple widely loved in Brno for family meals, pubs, and festive gatherings.
Roast beef in creamy root vegetable sauce with bread dumplings. A cornerstone Czech dish commonly served in traditional Brno restaurants.
Fine dining restaurant with modern Czech and Central European tasting menus in an elegant, contemporary setting.
Well-known restaurant and wine bar focused on Moravian ingredients, seasonal cooking, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional Brno restaurant by Špilberk Castle known for Czech dishes, local beer, and a historic cellar atmosphere.
More affordable than Prague and many Western European cities. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels are moderate in peak periods.
Service is often not included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change in cafes if service is good.
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Brno hlavní nádraží -> Náměstí Svobody, Brno
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plzeň to Brno 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 Brno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plzeň to Brno trains use the Plzen hl.n. to Brno hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Brno-Židenice nádraží. Use this guide to compare Plzeň and Brno train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurant Na Spilce, U Salzmannů
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Plzen hl.n.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Plzen hl.n.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Plzen hl.n.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Plzen hl.n.: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plzen hl.n.: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Central, Courtyard by Marriott Pilsen, Hotel Victoria.
Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží is 3 km from Plzeň city centre. Public transport options include:
Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží.
ATMs are available at Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží.
Available at Plzeň-Doubravka nádraží: Bike Parking.
Plzeň, Koterovská / Sladová is 3 km from Plzeň city centre. Public transport options include:
Plzeň, Koterovská / Sladová has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available in station areas. ATMs are aTM located in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Plzeň, Koterovská / Sladová.
Available at Plzeň, Koterovská / Sladová: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plzeň, Koterovská / Sladová: Station equipped with ramps and elevators for accessibility.
Brno hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant U Dřevěného vlka, Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grandhotel Brno, Hotel Continental, Hotel Slavia.
Brno-Židenice nádraží is 2 km from Brno city centre. Public transport options include:
Brno-Židenice nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
ATMs are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
Brno Dolní Nádraží is 1 km from Brno city centre. Public transport options include:
Brno Dolní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant U Dřevěného vlka, Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Brno Dolní Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brno Dolní Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brno Dolní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno Dolní Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno Dolní Nádraží: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grandezza, Hotel International Brno, Barcelo Brno Palace.
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