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 950 Kč - 1 300 Kč and takes 10h 25m.

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 4m 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 SBB and arriving at Plzeň. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

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 660 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 48m and costs 2 700 Kč - 5 500 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 48m and costs 2 700 Kč - 5 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 950 Kč - 1 300 Kč and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Pilsen bus arrive?

Basel to Pilsen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plzeň 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 4m to drive from Basel to Pilsen.

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

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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 220+ 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)BSL - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeň
5h 40m
Kč 1,725–4,725
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to PlzeňN199
10h 25m
Kč 950–1,300
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorf
4. Take the train from Schwandorf to Plzen Hlavni NadraziRe
9h 48m
Kč 2,766–5,323
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. GallenIc1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sankt Gallen to Plzeň
9h 51m
Kč 2,745–3,672
Drive 619.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pilsen619.4 km
5h 4m
Kč 2,573–3,716
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)ZRH - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeň
6h 50m
Kč 2,248–5,435
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi
8h 21m
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi
8h 10m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbf60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni NadraziRe
10h 7m
Kč 3,827–4,172

Basel to Pilsen by train

59Weekly Trains

9h 48mAverage Duration

Kč 2,766Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Plzeň 5 times a week. Tickets cost Kč 950–1,300 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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