The 13 Best Day Trips from Pilsen
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Pilsen, Czechia, led by Prague, Dresden, Chemnitz. The closest is Kladno, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Pilsen at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 84 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Dresden | 147 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Chemnitz | 125 km N | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Regensburg | 123 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Zwickau | 126 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| České Budějovice | 117 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Ústí nad Labem | 112 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Bayreuth | 131 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Kladno | 68 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Plauen | 122 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Most | 86 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Teplice | 104 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Passau | 131 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pilsen
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Prague, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Pilsen2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Čertův sloup.
Also nearby: Stodůlky, Žižkov.
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Dresden, Germany
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Pilsen4 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Chemnitz, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north of Pilsen3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Regensburg, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-west of Pilsen3 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Zwickau, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Pilsen4 hr round trip - 6
České Budějovice, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-east of Pilsen3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Ústí nad Labem, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Pilsen3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Bayreuth, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Pilsen4 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Kladno, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Pilsen2 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Plauen, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Pilsen3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Most, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north of Pilsen2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Teplice, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Pilsen3 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Passau, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Pilsen4 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Pilsen to Prague
A realistic pace for Prague, 84 km from Pilsen. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Pilsen
- 09:50Arrive in Prague (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Čertův sloup
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Prague
- 15:50Head back to Pilsen
- 17:10Home in Pilsen
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pilsen?
- The best day trips from Pilsen are Prague, Dresden, Chemnitz, Regensburg, Zwickau. The closest is Kladno, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pilsen?
- Kladno is the closest, 68 km north-east of Pilsen, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Pilsen for a day out?
- Prague is the largest city in day-trip range, 84 km north-east of Pilsen and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pilsen?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Dresden at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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