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Compare train and bus for Prague to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Prague to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Prague to Plzeň is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Prague 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 Prague to Plzeň.

You can get between Prague and Plzeň 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Plzeň is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Plzeň:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $1 (€1).
The fastest way to get to Plzeň from Prague is by bus with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 1 h 23 min.
The distance is approximately 51 miles (83 km) from Prague to Plzeň.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Plzeň is:
- Around 29 buses per day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Plzeň from Prague as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Prague to Plzeň:
- Most travelers take a bus from Prague, Central Train Station to Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- Most travelers take a train from Prague hlavní nádraží to Plzen hl. N.
The following travel companies offer services from Prague to Plzeň:
- FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Slovak Lines Express or Infobus can take you to Plzeň by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Prague to Plzeň for $6 (€5).
- České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Arriva CZ can get you to Plzeň by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with České dráhy from Prague to Plzeň for $16 (€14) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Plzeň with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus or Slovak Lines Express 29 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with České dráhy or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) with 19 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Plzeň as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Prague and Plzeň.
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