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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Pilsen and Basel?

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

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Cheb, Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Basel?

The distance between Pilsen and Basel is 659 km. The road distance is 619.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Pilsen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Basel bus from?

Pilsen to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží station.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Basel train from?

Pilsen to Basel train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti station.

Train or bus from Pilsen to Basel?

The best way to get from Pilsen to Basel is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 210 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Pilsen to Basel bus arrive?

Pilsen to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Pilsen to Basel train arrive?

Pilsen to Basel train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Cheb station.

Can I drive from Pilsen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Basel is 620 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Pilsen to Basel.

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

Book your Pilsen to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Pilsen to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Pilsen to Basel by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane PRG - BSL
4h 49m
CHF 63–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 41m
CHF 30–50
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Nürnbergbus
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
8h 9m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Sankt Gallenbus
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 11m
CHF 104–142
Drive 619.9 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Baselcar 619.9 km
5h 10m
CHF 97–140
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
6h 13m
CHF 135–313
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 13m
CHF 83–217
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 37m
CHF 150–277
Bus to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Dresdenbus
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 33m
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
9h 53m
CHF 59–204
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 60
10h 7m
CHF 91–181

Pilsen to Basel by bus and train

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9h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 9h 41m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Basel Bad Bf via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 53m.

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