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 1 500 Kč - 2 500 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 8m and costs 2 600 Kč - 3 900 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 once daily, 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 39m.

How far is it from Basel to Pilsen?

The distance between Basel and Pilsen is 661 km. The road distance is 619.1 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 39m and costs 3 800 Kč - 17 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 39m and costs 3 800 Kč - 17 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 500 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 9h 41m.

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 8m 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 238+ hotels available in Pilsen.

Basel to Pilsen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Pilsen by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
5h 43m
Kč 1,832–5,863
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 41m
Kč 1,500–2,500
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 39m
Kč 3,862–16,208
Drive 619.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pilsencar 619.1 km
5h 8m
Kč 2,639–3,812
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 46m
Kč 3,226–7,756
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 2m
Kč 5,136–17,736
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
7h 53m
Kč 4,942–15,843
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
9h 42m
Kč 4,526–16,174
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Pilsen - Husova Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 37m
Kč 1,796–4,236

Basel to Pilsen by train

88Weekly Trains

9h 39mAverage Duration

Kč 3,862Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660.6 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Schwandorf in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, 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 once daily.

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