- Must visit
Moser Museum
Historic house museum dedicated to glassmaking giant Moser, with exhibits on design, craftsmanship, and the brand’s global legacy.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$28
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 11 m
Buses on Sep 18
32
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brno 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 Brno to Karlovy Vary will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 32 buses from Brno to Karlovy Vary, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
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(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brno to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Brno to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Karlovy Vary costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $78 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 4h 53m versus 3h 30m 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.
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 02:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Brno to Karlovy Vary buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 3:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h15 | 9:45 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h45 | 11:10 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h40 | 11:05 AM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h30 | 11:55 AM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h35 | 12:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 5:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h15 | 11:45 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb) | 7:00 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 12:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h20 | 1:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h15 | 12:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 9:00 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 2:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h15 | 3:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 10:00 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 3:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb) | 11:00 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 4:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 12:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 5:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h50 | 5:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb) | 1:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 6:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h15 | 7:25 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h50 | 6:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h20 | 7:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h00 | 7:10 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h55 | 7:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h45 | 5:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 2:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb) | 3:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 8:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 4:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 9:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 5:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h45 | 10:45 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h50 | 1:00 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Brno to Karlovy Vary run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Karlovy Vary — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlovy Vary trip today.
Historic house museum dedicated to glassmaking giant Moser, with exhibits on design, craftsmanship, and the brand’s global legacy.
Main city museum covering Karlovy Vary’s spa history, archaeology, and local culture in a historic riverside building.
Interactive visitor center on the famous herbal liqueur’s history and production; worthwhile for design, heritage, and local identity.
Elegant riverside promenade lined with grand spa buildings, shops, and views; ideal for first walks through Karlovy Vary.
Popular hilltop recreation zone around the tower, with family walks, forest trails, and some of the best city views.
Historic spa center combining colonnades, springs, churches, and grand hotels; the essential area for architecture and atmosphere.
Karlovarský knedlík is a local spa-town bread dumpling with herbs, often served with roast meats and sauce. It is one of Karlovy Vary's best-known regional specialties.
Karlovarský suchar is a traditional sweet spa wafer rusk once served to visitors with coffee or tea. It is closely tied to the town's historic spa culture.
Lázeňské oplatky are thin round spa wafers, usually filled with sugar, nuts, or chocolate. They are the most iconic edible souvenir of Karlovy Vary.
Historic grandhotel restaurant known for refined Czech and European dining in an elegant spa-era setting overlooking the center.
Upscale hotel dining with modern Czech and international cuisine, polished service, and a calm fine-dining atmosphere.
Well-known brewery restaurant serving Czech classics and tank beer in a lively, traditional atmosphere near the spa center.
Moderate for Czech spa towns: hotels can be pricey in season, but dining and local transport are usually reasonable for tourists.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants if service is good, usually rounded up in cash or added when paying. Round up taxi fares slightly. Small cafe tips are appreciated, not required.
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Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží -> Tržnice, Karlovy Vary
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brno to Karlovy Vary by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlovy Vary, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brno to Karlovy Vary buses use the Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) to Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice. Use this guide to compare Brno and Karlovy Vary bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží).
Available at Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží): Elevators, ramps.
Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Dolní (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Karlovy Vary, Tržnice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice. ATMs are aTM available within walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice.
Available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice: Wheelchair accessible entrances available.
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