How to travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary

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Compare train and bus for Prague to Karlovy Vary

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 112 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Karlovy Vary:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Karlovy Vary costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Prague and Karlovy Vary including taking a train and bus.

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from Prague to Karlovy Vary

How to get from Prague to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
    7:30 AM2h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    9:45 AMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
    7:30 AM2h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    9:45 AMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 PM1h30
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    5:55 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    131One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Deutsche BahnRJ 174 · Sp 1948 · Os 7062
    2:41 PM3h25
    Prague-Holešovice
    6:06 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 614
    9:31 AM3h30
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    1:01 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 612
    11:31 AM3h30
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    3:01 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM1h35
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    8:55 AMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM1h40
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    9:00 AMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM1h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    8:55 AMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary

Travel to Karlovy Vary easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Karlovy Vary.

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There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Karlovy Vary including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Karlovy Vary:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Karlovy Vary costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 5m.

The Prague to Karlovy Vary distance is approximately 112 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Karlovy Vary is:
  • Around 72 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Karlovy Vary:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Karlovy Vary with the following travel companies:
  • 72 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Berlin, Dresden, Plzeň, Loket. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlovy Vary and these popular destinations at a great price.
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