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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 $39, while a flight costs an average of $485.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $485 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Plzeň, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Plzeň:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average $75.
A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 4h 38m 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.
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How to get from Vienna to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Plzeň is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM 9h40 Vienna 2:55 AM Plzeň $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:15 PM 9h40 Vienna 2:55 AM Plzeň $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 PM 7h10 Vienna 1:55 AM Plzeň $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM 7h10 Vienna 8:40 PM Plzeň $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Plzeň:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average $75.
A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Plzeň as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Plzen hl.n..
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation, Helvetic Airways, Croatia Airlines, CitizenPlane, Egypt Air to go to Plzeň by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Plzeň by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Deutsche Bahn to go to Plzeň by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, CitizenPlane.
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