There are 4 ways to get from Zwickau to Pilsen by train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Cheb
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Take the train from Cheb to Plzen-Jizni Predmesti
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Prague
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Take the bus from Prague to Plzeň
2 alternative options
Train via Karlovy Vary
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Take the train from Zwickau Zentrum to Karlovy Vary
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Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Plzen-Jizni Predmesti
Drive
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Drive from Zwickau to Pilsen
Zwickau to Pilsen by train
The train journey time between Zwickau and Pilsen is around 4h 15m and covers a distance of around 226 km. This includes an average layover time of around 49 min. Operated by Die Länderbahn and Czech Railways (ČD), the Zwickau to Pilsen train service departs from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arrives in Plzen-Jizni Predmesti. Typically 67 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Pilsen is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Zwickau to Pilsen is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Plzeň via Prague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Plzen-Jizni Predmesti via Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Zwickau and Pilsen is 126 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Pilsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Zwickau to Pilsen, including transfers.
Zwickau to Pilsen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Zwickau to Pilsen train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Pilsen is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.
- Distance: 126 km
- Duration: 4h 15m
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Pilsen, Czech Republic?
You can take a train from Zwickau to Pilsen via Cheb in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau to Pilsen via Prague in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Cheb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Zwickau Zentrum to Karlovy Vary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Cheb to Plzen-Jizni Predmesti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 130 Kč - 210 Kč
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- 130 Kč - 160 Kč
- Business
- 170 Kč - 210 Kč
- 1st Class
- 180 Kč - 210 Kč
Train from Karlovy Vary to Plzen-Jizni Predmesti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 190 Kč - 310 Kč
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- 190 Kč - 230 Kč
- Business
- 250 Kč - 310 Kč
- 1st Class
- 260 Kč - 310 Kč
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 500 Kč - 750 Kč
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Prague to Plzeň
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 230 Kč - 330 Kč
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Pilsen Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 160 Kč - 220 Kč
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +44 74 71405777
- office@balkanhorn.com
- Website
- balkanhorn.com
Bus from Prague to Plzen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Balkan Horn
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More Questions & Answers
Zwickau to Pilsen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plzeň station.
Zwickau to Pilsen train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), arrive at Plzen-Jizni Predmesti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Pilsen is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Zwickau to Pilsen.
Book your Zwickau to Pilsen bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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