How to travel from Ceske Budejovice to Pilsen, Czechia

The distance between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen is around 136km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ceske Budejovice to Pilsen by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CZK 220($9)
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Drive

Drive to Pilsen.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance137km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen

There are several options for getting from Ceske Budejovice to Pilsen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 220 ($9) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen is around 136km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ceske Budejovice to Pilsen is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx CZK 220 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 220 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Czech Railways run train services between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen. We recommend that you take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ceske Budejovice to Pilsen. We recommend that you take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Pilsen is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Pilsen. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) and Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ceske Budejovice and Pilsen. The distance is around 137km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ceske Budejovice to Pilsen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around CZK 220 ($9).

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Transport options from Ceske Budejovice to Pilsen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
CZK 220($9)
hourly136km (85 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
CZK 395($16)
on demand137km (85 miles)

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Airports near Pilsen

The following major airports near Pilsen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Pilsen
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Pilsen
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
341km (212 miles) from Pilsen