- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlovy Vary to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlovy Vary to Berlin will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 24 buses that leave Karlovy Vary for Berlin on Mon, Aug 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 258 km distance in an average of 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Mon, Aug 03 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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(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $285 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 18m Average total duration 18h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m 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 Karlovy Vary to Berlin:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Berlin costing on average $57.
A bus is $252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Berlin costing on average $285.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Flight takes on average 18h 18m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 5h 46m versus 4h 54m 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 RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlovy Vary to Berlin buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 5:00 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 8h00 | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 9h20 | 2:50 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 9h05 | 2:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 7:00 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 9:00 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 8h00 | 5:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h30 | 5:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 11:00 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h25 | 6:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h10 | 6:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h25 | 7:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h05 | 7:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h10 | 8:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h25 | 8:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 2:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h30 | 9:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h05 | 9:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h25 | 10:55 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 6h30 | 10:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 6h30 | 11:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 6h00 | 11:05 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h55 | 1:25 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 8h10 | 2:40 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 7h50 | 2:20 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 1 transfer | |
(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 8:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 15h00 | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Karlovy Vary to Berlin run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Berlin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Berlin trip today.
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Renowned collection of 19th-century European painting, including Caspar David Friedrich, in a grand museum on Kulturforum.
One of Europe’s leading contemporary art museums, known for major 20th-century works and a Mies van der Rohe building.
UNESCO-listed museum district with monumental architecture, top collections, and scenic riverfront walks in central Berlin.
Berlin’s largest inner-city park, ideal for walks, cycling, lakeside breaks, and major landmarks like the Victory Column.
Historic boulevard lined with grand buildings, museums, and universities, perfect for architecture lovers and central walks.
Curried ketchup over sliced pork sausage, usually with fries. A postwar Berlin street food icon found at snack stands across the city.
A Berlin minced pork patty seasoned with marjoram and caraway, traditionally served in a bread roll with mustard from market stalls.
Berlin-style pickled herring, often served with onions and potatoes. It reflects the city's long tradition of simple northern fish dishes.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Marco Müller, focused on highly refined German cuisine with seasonal local ingredients and elegant service.
Historic traditional restaurant serving Berlin and Bavarian dishes in a lively beer hall setting near Alexanderplatz.
Classic Berlin tavern known for Eisbein, schnitzel, and regional beer. Wood-paneled rooms give it an old-school local atmosphere.
Moderate for Europe: hostels and budget eats are reasonable, but hotels in central areas can be pricey. Transit is good value for visitors.
Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip is appreciated but not mandatory.
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Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) -> Alexanderplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlovy Vary to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlovy Vary to Berlin buses use the Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Karlovy Vary and Berlin bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
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