The distance between Ostrava and Pilsen is around 451km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ostrava to Pilsen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pilsen → Ostrava if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi.
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Take the bus to Plzeň.
There are several options for getting from Ostrava to Pilsen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 465 ($19) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 1,280 ($52).
The distance between Ostrava and Pilsen is around 451km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Ostrava and Pilsen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ostrava to Pilsen is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx CZK 1,280 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Ostrava and Pilsen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 465 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostrava and Pilsen. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ostrava and Pilsen with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 50m.
Czech Railways and RegioJet run train services between Ostrava and Pilsen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ostrava and Pilsen. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ostrava and Pilsen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 6h 35m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Ostrava and Pilsen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostrava to Pilsen. We recommend that you take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ostrava and Pilsen. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostrava to Pilsen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around CZK 665 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | CZK 665($27) | twice daily | 451km (280 miles) |
Train via Prague, hl.n. | 4h 55m | CZK 465($19) | hourly | 453km (282 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | CZK 735($30) | 3 times a week | 474km (294 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | CZK 1,280($52) | on demand | 463km (288 miles) |
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The following major airports near Pilsen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.