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Schwarzenberg Palace
The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 21 m
Trains on 05 Sept
14
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plzeň to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plzeň to Prague will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 14 trains from Plzeň to Prague, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
R 763
EX 355
R 765
IC 559
IC 561
EX 355
IC 559
IC 561
IC 557
EX 351Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plzeň to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 84 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Prague:
A coach is £0.99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plzeň to Prague costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with České dráhy, Intercity, České dráhy (ČD), Die Länderbahn.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Plzeň to Prague trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 553 | 6:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 7:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 755 | 6:22 Plzen hl.n. | 1h31 | 7:53 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 555 | 7:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 8:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 757 | 7:22 Plzen hl.n. | 1h31 | 8:53 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 503 | 8:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 9:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 759 | 8:22 Plzen hl.n. | 1h31 | 9:53 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 351 | 9:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 10:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 557 | 10:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 11:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 761 | 10:22 Plzen hl.n. | 1h31 | 11:53 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 559 | 12:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 13:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 763 | On time 12:22 Plzen hl.n. | 1h31 | 13:53 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EX 355 | 13:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 14:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 765 | 13:22 Plzen hl.n. | 1h31 | 14:53 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 561 | 14:00 Plzen hl.n. | 1h21 | 15:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Plzeň to Prague run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plzeň to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plzeň to Prague trains use the Plzen hl.n. to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Use this guide to compare Plzeň and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Plzen hl.n. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Spilce, U Salzmannů
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Plzen hl.n.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Plzen hl.n.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Plzen hl.n.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Plzen hl.n.: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plzen hl.n.: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Central, Courtyard by Marriott Pilsen, Hotel Victoria.
Plzen zast. is 1 km from Plzeň city centre. Public transport options include:
Plzen zast. has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plzen zast..
ATMs are available at Plzen zast..
Available at Plzen zast.: WC.
Available at Plzen zast.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plzen zast..
Plzeň-Jižní předměstí is 1 km from Plzeň city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Plzeň-Jižní předměstí has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí.
ATMs are available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí.
Available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí: WC.
Available at Plzeň-Jižní předměstí: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
Praha-Smichov is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Smichov has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Smichov.
ATMs are available at Praha-Smichov.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Smichov.
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