Prague to Karlovy Vary

Travelling between Prague and Karlovy Vary is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you CZK 312 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere CZK 139.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Prague and Karlovy Vary depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Prague and Karlovy Vary. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 3h 48m to reach Karlovy Vary.

Travelling between Prague and Karlovy Vary can be as cheap as CZK 139 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as CZK 312 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 1 from Prague to Karlovy Vary starting from 06:30 Karlovy Vary Bus Terminal until 21:30 Karlovy Vary Bus Terminal
• 1 from Prague to Karlovy Vary starting from 05:18 Karlovy Vary until 19:26 Karlovy Vary

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Prague to Karlovy Vary.

Bus

Travelling from Prague to Karlovy Vary overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Prague and Karlovy Vary

FlixBus, Local Carrier, RegioJet

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% opted for a bus