How to travel from Plzeň to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plzeň to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plzeň to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr238 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr238, while a train costs an average of kr448.

Distance: 137 miles (222 km)

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kr448

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kr238

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Cheapest

kr656

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4h 38m

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Plzeň to Munich is a bus with an average price of kr268.

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

A bus is kr506 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plzeň to Munich costing on average kr774.

A bus is kr4229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plzeň to Munich costing on average kr4497.

The fastest way to travel from Plzeň to Munich is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 45m.

Flight takes on average 4h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Plzeň and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Plzeň to Munich 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 15m sooner (2h 49m by flight vs 3h 4m by car). Tickets start at around kr4497 compared to roughly kr656 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 Plzeň to Munich

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Lyon)
    12:20 AM4h25
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    kr1831One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Lyon)
    12:20 AM4h25
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    kr1831One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1693
    4:40 PM0h55
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    5:35 PMMunich Airport
    kr52981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEX 354
    3:10 PM4h08
    Plzen hl.n.
    7:18 PMMunich Hbf
    kr9321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEX 356
    1:10 PM4h08
    Plzen hl.n.
    5:18 PMMunich Hbf
    kr9321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEX 360
    9:10 AM4h08
    Plzen hl.n.
    1:18 PMMunich Hbf
    kr9321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 AM3h35
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    7:35 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    kr2421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM3h50
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    1:35 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    kr2421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 AM4h05
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    8:05 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    kr2421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO522 · LO355
    6:05 PM4h15
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:20 PMMunich Airport
    kr25501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO528 · LO355
    12:45 PM9h35
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:20 PMMunich Airport
    kr25501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO524 · LO355
    9:55 AM12h25
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:20 PMMunich Airport
    kr25501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Plzeň to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Plzeň to Munich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Plzeň and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Plzeň to Munich is a bus with an average price of kr238.

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

A bus is kr210 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plzeň to Munich costing on average kr448.

A bus is kr1872 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plzeň to Munich costing on average kr2111.

The fastest way to travel from Plzeň to Munich is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 38m.

Flight takes on average 15h 53m.

The distance from Plzeň to Munich is approximately 137 miles (222 km).
The average frequency per day from Plzeň to Munich is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plzeň to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Plzen hl.n. and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plzeň to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Munich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plzeň to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Omio customers who travel from Plzeň to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.

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