How to travel from Prague to Pilsen, Czechia

The distance between Prague and Pilsen is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague to Pilsen by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Plzen hl.n..

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
2
bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pilsen Central Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 125($5)
Operated byRegioJet+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pilsen.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CZK 3,685($150)
Operated by

Taxi-Prague

+ 3 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Pilsen.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Pilsen

There are several options for getting from Prague to Pilsen by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 3,685 ($150).

The distance between Prague and Pilsen is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Prague and Pilsen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Pilsen is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx CZK 3,685 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Pilsen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Pilsen. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Pilsen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 15m.

Czech Railways run train services between Prague and Pilsen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Prague and Pilsen. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Pilsen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 20m.

RegioJet, FlixBus and Arda Tur run regular bus services between Prague and Pilsen. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Pilsen. We recommend that you take the train to Plzen hl.n.. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Prague and Pilsen. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Pilsen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Prague to Pilsen

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Pilsen

Transport options from Prague to Pilsen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
every 30 mins101km (63 miles)
Bus
1h 20m
CZK 125($5)
twice daily95km (59 miles)
Taxi
1hr
CZK 3,685($150)
on demand92km (57 miles)
Drive
1hr
CZK 270($11)
on demand92km (57 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