How to get from Plzeň to Prague
- 84 km as the crow flies
- 56 train departures a day with České dráhy, a.s.
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We compared the ways to travel from Plzeň to Prague. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 26m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 84 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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84 km
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- 1Plzeň → Praha hlavní nádražítrainČeské dráhy, a.s.·1h 26m
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Search my dateDepartures from Plzeň to Prague
České dráhy, a.s. runs 56 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:22 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| České dráhy, a.s.train | 56 | 04:22 | 22:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 01:50 | 17:50 |
All departuresČeské dráhy, a.s.
- 04:22
- 04:57
- 05:12
- 05:22
- 05:49
- 06:00
- 06:12
- 06:22
- 07:00
- 07:17
- 07:22
- 07:49
- 08:00
- 08:17
- 08:22
- 09:00
- 09:49
- 10:00
- 10:17
- 10:22
- 11:00
- 11:49
- 12:00
- 12:17
- 12:22
- 13:00
- 13:17
- 13:22
- 13:49
- 14:00
- 14:17
- 14:22
- 15:00
- 15:17
- 15:22
- 15:49
- 16:00
- 16:17
- 16:22
- 17:00
- 17:17
- 17:22
- 17:49
- 18:00
- 18:17
- 18:22
- 19:00
- 19:17
- 19:22
- 19:49
- 20:00
- 20:17
- 20:22
- 21:00
- 21:49
- 22:00
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:50
- 05:25
- 05:35
- 06:05
- 06:45
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:10
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 13:30
- 13:55
- 14:30
- 16:40
- 17:45
- 17:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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How the trip from Plzeň to Prague works
Start with a České dráhy, a.s. train from Plzeň to Praha hlavní nádraží, about 1h 26m. In total it's roughly €15 over 1h 26m, direct, no transfers.
Plzeň to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Plzeň to Prague?
The most useful route takes about 1h 26m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Plzeň to Prague?
The first train with České dráhy, a.s. leaves at 04:22 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Plzeň to Prague?
56 a day with České dráhy, a.s., between 04:22 and 22:00.
When is the first bus from Plzeň to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:50 and the last at 17:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Plzeň to Prague?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 01:50 and 17:50.
How far is Prague from Plzeň?
About 84 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Plzeň to Prague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Plzeň to Prague?
On this route you travel with České dráhy, a.s..
What is the cheapest way to get from Plzeň to Prague?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: České dráhy, a.s.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026