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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Karlovy Vary
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 110 km
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€30 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dresden to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Karlovy Vary is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Karlovy Vary
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Karlovy Vary:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Karlovy Vary costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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