Public Transport

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There are perks to visiting Pilsen all year around, especially so during the summer and fall months, when the highest concentration of vibrant festivities takes over the town nearly every weekend (such as an entire festival dedicated to the celebrated Pilsner Urquell in October). Winters rarely ever get too cold, with temperatures rarely dropping lower…

The closest airport to Pilsen is Václav Havel Airport in Prague, approximately 90 km northeast to the city. You can travel to Pilsen by all means, including car rental, taxi, bus and train services, and you will find all the information at the airport as well as on the airport's and businesses' websites. Bus: www.studentagency.cz…

The network of Pilsen Public Transportation Company consists of trams, buses and trolleybuses, and you can purchase a various tickets for different distances and time periodes on board, at newsstands and at the tourist information centre. Ticket prices as well as schedules and routes can be checked on the internet.

There is a number of taxi companies offering rides for similar prices, but hailing a taxi in the streets can be more expensive. Autoslužba Taxi Plzeň is a well known company but there are other services operating throughout the whole town as well: Radiotaxi +420 37 737 7377 EcoCity Taxi +420 77 736 1361

Pharmacies can be found across town, and they are usually open at least Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and marked by a chain's logo, such as BENU or Dr. Max. A central venue of Dr. Max located right in the city centre but there are many other shops offering similar services as well: BENU Lékárna Americká 90/11, Pilsen…

There are several post offices throughout the town, and they all offer any service. Normal shops, as a central one at V Bezovce, are open at least Mon-Fri 9am-6pm but working hours can also vary. Stamps can be bought in post offices, the tourist information centre as well as at newsstands, and the post boxes…

Country code: +420 Area code: 37

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