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Pilsner Urquell Brewery Visitor Center
The city’s best-known visitor attraction, with exhibitions on the brewery’s history and guided tours through historic cellars. It is one of Plzeň’s signature experiences.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Plzeň is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Plzeň will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salzburg for Plzeň on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 44 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 Salzburg to Plzeň 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $428 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Plzeň:
A bus is $0.04 (€0.03) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Plzeň costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $388 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Plzeň costing on average $428 (€349).
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€32) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 5h 34m versus 3h 56m 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 Salzburg to Plzeň trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Salzburg | 6h47 | 12:47 PM Plzeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:11 AM Salzburg | 5h44 | 11:55 AM Plzeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:11 AM Salzburg | 5h44 | 12:55 PM Plzeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:11 AM Salzburg | 5h44 | 2:55 PM Plzeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Plzeň run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:47, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 3:47 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
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The city’s best-known visitor attraction, with exhibitions on the brewery’s history and guided tours through historic cellars. It is one of Plzeň’s signature experiences.
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A central park and promenade ideal for a relaxed walk between major sights, popular with locals and visitors in warm weather.
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About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in pubs, cafés, and taxis. Tip in cash or tell staff the total before card payment.
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