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Compare train and bus for Prague to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 194 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 194, while a train costs an average of Kč 208.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 208 Average price | Kč 194 Average price Cheapest | Kč 648 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Plzeň:
A bus is Kč 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Plzeň costing on average Kč 208.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around Kč 208 compared to roughly Kč 648 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 441. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Plzeň
How to get from Prague to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Plzeň is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:25 PM0h50Praha, Zličín9:15 PMPlzeň, Divadlo AlfaKč 1691One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus8:25 PM0h50Praha, Zličín9:15 PMPlzeň, Divadlo AlfaKč 1691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:25 PM0h50Praha, Zličín9:15 PMPlzeň, Divadlo AlfaKč 1691One-way0 transfers
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R 77010:15 AM1h22Praha-Smíchov11:37 AMPlzen hl.n.Kč 7171One-way0 transfers- R 7728:15 AM1h22Praha-Smíchov9:37 AMPlzen hl.n.Kč 7171One-way0 transfers
- R 76812:15 PM1h22Praha-Smíchov1:37 PMPlzen hl.n.Kč 7171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:55 AM0h50Praha, Zličín9:45 AMPlzeň, Divadlo AlfaKč 1691One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:55 AM0h50Praha, Zličín7:45 AMPlzeň, Divadlo AlfaKč 1691One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:25 PM0h50Praha, Zličín11:15 PMPlzeň, Divadlo AlfaKč 1691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Plzeň:
A bus is Kč 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Plzeň costing on average Kč 208.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Plzeň as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Plzen hl.n..
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, Zličín and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, LeviTour, Infobus to go to Plzeň by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, DSB, Regional to go to Plzeň by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, LeviTour, Infobus.
- 9 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, DSB.
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