What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Pilsen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pilsen is to bus which costs 850 Kč - 1 500 Kč and takes 9h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Pilsen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pilsen is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs 2 500 Kč - 3 800 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pilsen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pilsen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Pilsen?

The distance between Basel and Pilsen is 749 km. The road distance is 619.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Pilsen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Pilsen without a car is to train and bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Pilsen?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Basel to Pilsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pilsen bus from?

Basel to Pilsen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pilsen train from?

Basel to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Pilsen?

The best way to get from Basel to Pilsen is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs 850 Kč - 1 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs 2 600 Kč - 8 000 Kč and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Pilsen bus arrive?

Basel to Pilsen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží station.

Where does the Basel to Pilsen train arrive?

Basel to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pilsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pilsen is 619 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Basel to Pilsen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Pilsen?

Book your Basel to Pilsen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Pilsen?

Book your Basel to Pilsen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Pilsen?

There are 227+ hotels available in Pilsen.

Basel to Pilsen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Pilsen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
8h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 41m
Kč 850–1,500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sankt Gallen to Plzeňbus
9h 38m
Kč 2,571–3,622
Drive 619.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pilsencar 619.4 km
5h 7m
Kč 2,580–3,726
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
5h 42m
Kč 1,632–4,724
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
4. Take the train from Schwandorf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
9h 48m
Kč 2,651–7,626
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
10h 2m
Kč 2,948–4,460
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
6h 51m
Kč 2,464–5,575
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
8h 22m
Kč 4,540–7,311
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
8h 12m
Kč 4,208–8,060

Basel to Pilsen by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 38mAverage Duration

Kč 2,571Cheapest Price

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Distance: 748.9 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Pilsen, Czechia?

GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží once daily, and the journey takes 9h 41m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Schwandorf in around 9h 48m.

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