The average train between Budapest and Pilsen takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Pilsen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Budapest and Pilsen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Pilsen at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Pilsen station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Budapest to Pilsen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Pilsen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Budapest to Pilsen train tickets online with Railjet, České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Pilsen is 485.4 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 8h 38m.