How to get from Prague to Plzeň
- 84 km as the crow flies
- 33 train departures a day with České dráhy, a.s.
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 27m
direct
Train
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 21 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Plzeň. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 27m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 84 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
84 km
Prague to Plzeň: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → PlzeňtrainČeské dráhy, a.s.·1h 27m
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Departures from Prague to Plzeň
České dráhy, a.s. runs 33 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:05 and the last at 23:46.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| České dráhy, a.s.train | 33 | 05:05 | 23:46 |
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 02:30 | 23:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 22
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with České dráhy, a.s.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Plzeň works
Start with a České dráhy, a.s. train from Praha hlavní nádraží to Plzeň, about 1h 27m. In total it's roughly €15 over 1h 27m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Plzeň: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Plzeň?
The most useful route takes about 1h 27m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Prague to Plzeň?
The first train with České dráhy, a.s. leaves at 05:05 and the last at 23:46, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Prague to Plzeň?
33 a day with České dráhy, a.s., between 05:05 and 23:46.
Which station does the train from Prague to Plzeň leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with České dráhy, a.s., according to the published timetable.
When is the first bus from Prague to Plzeň?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:30 and the last at 23:40, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Plzeň?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 02:30 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Plzeň leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Plzeň from Prague?
About 84 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Plzeň cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Plzeň?
On this route you travel with České dráhy, a.s..
Can you get from Prague to Plzeň without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Plzeň?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: České dráhy, a.s.
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026