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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Pilsen is to bus and train which costs 2 600 Kč - 4 900 Kč and takes 24h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Pilsen is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs 2 700 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Pilsen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Pilsen. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 16h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Pilsen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Pilsen?

The distance between Bucharest and Pilsen is 1188 km. The road distance is 1378.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Pilsen without a car is to bus which takes 16h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Bucharest to Pilsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pilsen bus from?

Bucharest to Pilsen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pilsen train from?

Bucharest to Pilsen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Pilsen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Pilsen is to bus which takes 16h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2 600 Kč - 5 000 Kč and takes 27h.

Where does the Bucharest to Pilsen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Pilsen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Pilsen station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Pilsen?

Pilsen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:17 AM in Bucharest and 3:17 AM in Pilsen.

Where does the Bucharest to Pilsen train arrive?

Bucharest to Pilsen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Pilsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Pilsen is 1379 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Bucharest to Pilsen.

Where can I stay near Pilsen?

There are 35+ hotels available in Pilsen.

Bucharest to Pilsen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Pilsen by plane, bus, train, night 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane OTP - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
6h 21m
Kč 2,770–5,627
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BBU - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
9h 46m
Kč 2,073–5,783
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Pilsenbus
16h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic / ...
27h
Kč 2,653–4,979
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic / ...
24h 51m
Kč 2,839–5,149
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Nuremberg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane OTP - NUE
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
8h 6m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane OTP - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
9h 31m
Kč 5,120–13,197
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Praguebus 962
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic / ...
24h 30m
Kč 2,639–4,839
Drive 1,378.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Pilsencar 1,378.8 km
15h
Kč 5,046–7,288

Bucharest to Pilsen by train

7Weekly Trains

27hAverage Duration

Kč 2,653Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,188.2 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Pilsen, Czechia?

Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Pilsen twice a week, and the journey takes 16h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 27h.

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