How to travel from Ostrava to Pilsen, Czechia

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.

4 routes found

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 PilsenOstrava if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 665($27)

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Bus

Take the bus to Plzeň.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 735($30)
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Drive

Drive to Pilsen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance463km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostrava and Pilsen

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Ostrava to Pilsen

Compare travel optionsbetween Ostrava and Pilsen

Transport options from Ostrava to Pilsen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
CZK 665($27)
twice daily451km (280 miles)
Train via Prague, hl.n.4h 55m
CZK 465($19)
hourly453km (282 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
CZK 735($30)
3 times a week474km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
CZK 1,280($52)
on demand463km (288 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