The average train between Linz and Pilsen takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Pilsen. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Pilsen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Pilsen station via Ceske Budejovice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Linz to Pilsen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Pilsen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The distance between Linz and Pilsen is 173.4 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Ceske Budejovice in around 4h 49m.