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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr448 Average price | kr238 Average price Cheapest | kr656 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Flight takes on average 4h 49m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Plzeň to Munich
How to get from Plzeň to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plzeň to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Lyon)12:20 AM4h25Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)kr1831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Prague -> Lyon)12:20 AM4h25Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)kr1831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH16934:40 PM0h55Prague Vaclav Havel Airport5:35 PMMunich Airportkr52981One-way0 transfers
Other options
EX 3543:10 PM4h08Plzen hl.n.7:18 PMMunich Hbfkr9321One-way0 transfers
EX 3561:10 PM4h08Plzen hl.n.5:18 PMMunich Hbfkr9321One-way0 transfers
EX 3609:10 AM4h08Plzen hl.n.1:18 PMMunich Hbfkr9321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 AM3h35Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží7:35 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatzkr2421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM3h50Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží1:35 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)kr2421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 AM4h05Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží8:05 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)kr2421One-way0 transfers
LO522 · LO3556:05 PM4h15Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:20 PMMunich Airportkr25501One-way1 transfer
LO528 · LO35512:45 PM9h35Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:20 PMMunich Airportkr25501One-way1 transfer
LO524 · LO3559:55 AM12h25Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:20 PMMunich Airportkr25501One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Flight takes on average 15h 53m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
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