How to travel from Dortmund to Plzeň

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Plzeň

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $551.

Distance: 286 miles (461 km)

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$551

Average price

$227

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$80

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Cheapest

$112

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4h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

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8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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30m

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12h 36m

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12h 6m

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30m

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6h 46m

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KLM

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Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Plzeň is a bus with an average price of $80.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Plzeň:

A bus is $147 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Plzeň costing on average $227.

A bus is $471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Plzeň costing on average $551.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Plzeň is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 24m.

Bus takes on average 12h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Plzeň including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Plzeň among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 8m sooner (2h 38m by flight vs 6h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $551 compared to roughly $112 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dortmund to Plzeň

How to get from Dortmund to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Plzeň is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 AM12h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:40 PMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 AM12h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:40 PMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW772
    2:25 PM1h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    3:35 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26709 · ICE 585 · 3569+alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH359
    8:39 AM8h08
    Dortmund Hbf
    4:47 PMPlzen hl.n.
    $1421One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1745 · ICE 587 · 3573+alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH361
    10:42 AM8h05
    Dortmund Hbf
    6:47 PMPlzen hl.n.
    $1781One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515+alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH361
    8:36 AM10h11
    Dortmund Hbf
    6:47 PMPlzen hl.n.
    $2081One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM13h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    12:20 AMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM16h35
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    1:50 PMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:40 PM16h50
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:30 AMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW4205
    7:05 PM1h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW4201
    8:25 AM1h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:40 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO406 · LO527
    7:15 AM4h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Plzeň

Travel to Plzeň easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Plzeň.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Plzeň including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Plzeň is a bus with an average price of $80.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Plzeň:

A bus is $147 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Plzeň costing on average $227.

A bus is $471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Plzeň costing on average $551.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Plzeň is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 24m.

Bus takes on average 12h 36m.

The distance from Dortmund to Plzeň is approximately 286 miles (461 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Plzeň is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Plzeň as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Plzeň:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Plzen hl.n..
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Plzeň, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Plzeň by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Plzeň by bus.
  • Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Plzeň by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Plzeň:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Plzeň often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Munich, Nuremberg, Vienna, Karlovy Vary. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plzeň and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Plzeň to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Plzeň, you can explore the Plzeň Historical Underground with guided tours of its tunnels and cellars, and enjoy the vibrant Republic Square with its colorful buildings. Visit the West Bohemian Museum for regional history and art, or catch a performance at the J.K. Tyl Theatre. Relax in Borský Park, perfect for picnics and leisurely walks. Discover the Pilsner Urquell Brewery with guided tours and tastings, and admire the Gothic architecture of St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. Marvel at the Great Synagogue's Moorish-Romanesque design, engage with exhibits at Techmania Science Center, and enjoy the diverse species at Plzeň Zoo.
You typically need 1 to 2 days in Plzeň to explore its main attractions, such as the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, the Gothic St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, and the historic Old Town.

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