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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 €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 €35, while a flight costs an average of €420.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€61 Average price | €420 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Vienna to Plzeň:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average €61.
A bus is €385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average €420.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Plzeň
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM6h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:55 AMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží€231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM6h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:55 AMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží€231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS6499:00 PM0h50Vienna International Airport9:50 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€3631One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 106 · EC 282+
RJ 5126:10 AM5h48Vienna Hbf11:58 AMPlzen hl.n.€241One-way2 transfers
RJX 52+
R 7487:10 PM6h10Vienna Hbf1:20 AMPlzen hl.n.€241One-way1 transfer- RJX 56+
IC 5563:10 PM5h48Vienna Hbf8:58 PMPlzen hl.n.€331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM7h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:55 AMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží€231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM7h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:50 PMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží€371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM6h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:15 AMPlzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží€411One-way1 transfer
TK1898 · TK17674:35 PM15h45Vienna International Airport8:20 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€3491One-way1 transfer- TK1886 · TK17671:50 PM18h30Vienna International Airport8:20 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€3491One-way1 transfer
- TK1898 · TK17734:35 PM20h25Vienna International Airport1:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€3491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Plzeň:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average €61.
A bus is €385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Plzeň costing on average €420.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- 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..
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Plzeň by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s. to go to Plzeň by train.
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