- Must visit
Moser Museum
Museum of the famous Moser glassworks, showcasing historic crystal, design, and craftsmanship. One of the city’s signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Karlovy Vary will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 23 buses that leave Berlin for Karlovy Vary on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 258 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb)
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $303 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 18m Average total duration 17h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $269 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average $303 (€248).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Flight takes on average 17h 18m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 5h 39m versus 4h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Karlovy Vary buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h05 | 5:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h45 | 4:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h50 | 5:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 6h45 | 4:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 7h45 | 5:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h55 | 5:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 6h05 | 4:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 5h50 | 4:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h35 | 5:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb) | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h45 | 8:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 3:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h45 | 10:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h00 | 1:00 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h40 | 1:00 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 14h45 | 9:45 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 8h05 | 11:10 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 8h00 | 11:05 AM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 7h40 | 11:10 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 7h35 | 11:05 AM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 8h00 | 12:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 8h05 | 1:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 7h45 | 1:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 7h50 | 2:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Berlin to Karlovy Vary run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Karlovy Vary — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlovy Vary trip today.
Museum of the famous Moser glassworks, showcasing historic crystal, design, and craftsmanship. One of the city’s signature cultural attractions.
Museum dedicated to the history and production of Becherovka, one of Karlovy Vary’s best-known products. A popular stop for visitors interested in local heritage and design.
Whimsical private museum with themed Christmas displays and teddy bear collections. Popular with families and social media visitors looking for unusual photo spots.
The city’s most famous promenade, lined with grand spa buildings and ideal for a classic walk through Karlovy Vary. A must for first-time visitors.
Central park area near the spa core, offering lawns, trees, and a calmer pace between major sights. Good for a relaxing break during sightseeing.
The hillside zone around the Diana funicular and upper walking paths is popular for views, light forest walks, and easy access to the observation tower.
Karlovy Vary’s signature bread dumpling, made with herbs and cubes of white bread, traditionally served with sauces and roast meats across the spa region.
Thin spa wafers filled with sugar, nut, vanilla, or chocolate flavors. They are one of the city’s best-known edible souvenirs and a classic local sweet.
Hot thermal mineral water from the city’s famous springs, traditionally drunk from special spa cups as part of Karlovy Vary’s spa culture.
An established fine-dining restaurant known for seasonal tasting menus, polished service, and a modern approach to Czech and European cuisine.
A well-known upscale restaurant with classic Czech and international dishes, elegant interiors, and a long-standing reputation in the spa center.
A recognized casual venue serving reliable Czech and Central European comfort food in a relaxed pub setting favored by both locals and visitors.
Generally cheaper than Prague. Spa hotels cost more, but everyday meals, coffee, and local transport are reasonably priced.
About 10% is standard in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis. Tip directly when paying rather than leaving coins on the table.
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