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 1 200 Kč - 1 800 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 7m and costs 2 600 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 every day. 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 49m.

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 49m and costs 2 500 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 49m and costs 2 500 Kč - 5 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 200 Kč - 1 800 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 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 225+ 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 40m
Kč 1,825–5,015
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Plzeňbus N199
10h 25m
Kč 1,200–1,800
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 49m
Kč 2,595–5,222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sankt Gallen to Plzeňbus
9h 51m
Kč 2,760–3,674
Drive 619.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pilsencar 619.4 km
5h 7m
Kč 2,613–3,775
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 50m
Kč 2,253–5,827
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 21m
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 10m
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 7m
Kč 3,943–4,141

Basel to Pilsen by train

49Weekly Trains

9h 49mAverage Duration

Kč 2,595Cheapest 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 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Plzeň 5 times a week. Tickets cost Kč 1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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