The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Plzeň
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Plzeň is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Plzeň will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 34 trains that leave Prague for Plzeň every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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 75419:051h32Prague hlavní nádraží20:37Plzen hl.n.£61One-way0 changes
IC 50418:351h23Prague hlavní nádraží19:58Plzen hl.n.£61One-way0 changes
Os 19922 · R 75418:461h51Praha-Smíchov20:37Plzen hl.n.£61One-way1 change
EC 35611:351h23Prague hlavní nádraží12:58Plzen hl.n.£61One-way0 changes
R 76812:051h32Prague hlavní nádraží13:37Plzen hl.n.£61One-way0 changes
R 76016:151h22Praha-Smíchov17:37Plzen hl.n.£71One-way0 changes
IC 5648:351h23Prague hlavní nádraží9:58Plzen hl.n.£71One-way0 changes
rj 51210:351h23Prague hlavní nádraží11:58Plzen hl.n.£71One-way0 changes
EC 3589:351h23Prague hlavní nádraží10:58Plzen hl.n.£81One-way0 changes
EC 35611:351h23Prague hlavní nádraží12:58Plzen hl.n.£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Prague to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 84 km
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1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Prague to Plzeň train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Plzeň trains for today, Monday 22 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Os 19904 · R 774 | 6:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 8:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 774 | 7:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 8:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 360 | 7:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 8:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 772 | 8:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 9:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 564 | 8:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 9:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 358 | 9:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 10:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 770 | 10:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 11:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 512 | 10:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 11:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 356 | 11:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 12:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 768 | 12:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 13:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 562 | 12:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 13:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19910 · R 766 | 12:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 14:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 766 | 13:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 14:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 766 | 13:15 Praha-Smíchov | 1h22 | 14:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 354 | 13:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 14:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19912 · R 764 | 13:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 15:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 764 | 14:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 15:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 560 | 14:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 15:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19914 · R 762 | 14:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 16:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 762 | 15:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 16:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 352 | 15:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 16:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19916 · R 760 | 15:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 17:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 760 | 16:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 17:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
R 760 | 16:15 Praha-Smíchov | 1h22 | 17:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 558 | 16:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 17:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19918 · R 758 | 16:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 18:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 758 | 17:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 18:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 350 | 17:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 18:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19920 · R 756 | 17:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 19:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 756 | 18:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 19:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 504 | 18:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 19:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19922 · R 754 | 18:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 20:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 754 | 19:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 20:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 556 | 19:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 20:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19924 · R 752 | 19:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h51 | 21:37 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 752 | 20:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 21:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 554 | 20:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 21:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19926 · R 750 | 20:46 Praha-Smíchov | 1h52 | 22:38 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 750 | 21:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h33 | 22:38 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 8870 · Os 7830 | 21:16 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h00 | 23:16 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
IC 550 | 22:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h27 | 23:32 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 19928 · R 748 | 22:46 Praha-Smíchov | 2h34 | 1:20 Plzen hl.n. | 1 change | |
R 748 | 23:46 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h34 | 1:20 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 23 June | |||||
R 776 | 6:05 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h32 | 7:37 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 566 | 6:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1h23 | 7:58 Plzen hl.n. | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague to Plzeň
Trains from Prague to Plzeň run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 0:42 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: České dráhy, Intercity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ARRIVA Cz from Prague to Plzeň trainsČeské dráhy, Intercity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ARRIVA Cz trains will get you between Prague and Plzeň from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
České dráhy
České dráhy (ČD)
ARRIVA Cz
FAQs: Prague to Plzeň train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Plzeň 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 Plzeň, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Prague and Plzeň
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nádražní street
- Restaurant Na Spilce
- U Salzmannů
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- CZK 10
- Hotel Central
- Courtyard by Marriott Pilsen
- Hotel Victoria
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket offices and waiting area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2
- Bus: Several lines available
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