Plzen is a popular place to visit in the Czech Republic, especially for beer lovers. The city is home to the Pilsner Urquell and Gambrinus breweries, which are two of the most famous of their kind in the country. Getting to Plzen from Prague is easy, and if you stay the night, there are a few good hotels in town.
Transportation from Prague to Plzen
Trains from Prague to Plzen: Trains run regularly from Prague’s Hlavni Nadrazi train station. The trip takes roughly 2 hours each way.
Buses from Prague to Plzen: Bus is the best way to get from Prague to Plzen. Coaches run regularly from Prague’s Florenc bus station. Student Agency (not just for students) also runs large, nice buses from the Prague metro station Zlicin. The journey takes roughly 1 hour to 1.5 hours each way.
Driving from Prague to Plzen: If you are driving from Prague to Plzen, take highway D5. The driving time from Prague is roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes each way if there is no traffic.
Hotels in Plzen
4-Star Hotel in Plzen: Hotel U Zvonu (Prazska 27, Plzen) – Hotel U Zvonu is a modern hotel in the historic city center of Plzen. Standard rooms start at 1,480 CZK per night.
Other Information about Plzen
Information about the city and beer breweries in Plzen can be found here.
Information about Czech beer trips can be found here.