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Compare bus and train for Olomouc to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olomouc to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Olomouc to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Olomouc to Plzeň is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Olomouc to Plzeň:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olomouc to Plzeň costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olomouc and Plzeň as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Olomouc, Bus Station and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- Trains mostly depart from Olomouc město and arrive in Plzen hl.n..
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Plzeň by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, Regiojet, Leo Express, PKP Intercity, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Plzeň by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with České dráhy.
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