The distance between Pilsen and Šumava National Park is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pilsen to Šumava National Park by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Šumava National Park → Pilsen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Strakonice and then to Lipka.
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Take the train to Horazdovice Predmesti then take a taxi to Šumava National Park.
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There are several options for getting from Pilsen to Šumava National Park by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 835 ($34) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 320 ($13).
The distance between Pilsen and Šumava National Park is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (56 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Pilsen and Šumava National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pilsen to Šumava National Park is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx CZK 320 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Pilsen and Šumava National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 835 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pilsen and Šumava National Park. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pilsen to Šumava National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strakonice and Lipka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Czech Railways and GW Train Regio a.s. run train services between Pilsen and Šumava National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pilsen and Šumava National Park. We recommend that you drive to Šumava National Park. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pilsen to Šumava National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Horazdovice Predmesti then take a taxi to Šumava National Park. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Šumava National Park is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 136km (84 miles) from Šumava National Park. 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 Pilsen and Šumava National Park. The distance is around 114km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pilsen to Šumava National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around CZK 2,435 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | CZK 910($37) | every 4 hours | 141km (87 miles) |
Train via Strakonice | 3hrs | CZK 835($34) | every 3 hours | 141km (88 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 2h 15m | CZK 2,435($100) | hourly | 122km (76 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | CZK 320($13) | on demand | 114km (71 miles) |
GW Train Regio a.s.
The following major airports near Šumava National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.