- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlovy Vary to Budapest 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 Budapest will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 2 buses that leave Karlovy Vary for Budapest on Wed, Jun 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 544 km distance in an average of 12 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 13 h 20 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Budapest:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $47 (€38).
A train is $109 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $154 (€125).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Train takes on average 10h 19m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlovy Vary to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 16h10 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 12h25 | 5:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 14h35 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 11h55 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 14h10 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 15h00 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 11h40 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 9h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 10h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
![]() | 11:30 AM Karlovy Vary | 11h20 | 10:50 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Karlovy Vary | 13h20 | 1:50 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Karlovy Vary to Budapest run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:34, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 1:34 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
A powerful museum on Hungary’s fascist and communist periods, housed in a former secret police building. It is one of the city’s most discussed historical museums.
The national history museum of Hungary, covering archaeology, medieval history, and key events in the country’s past. A strong introduction to Hungarian culture and statehood.
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled streets, viewpoints, and major monuments. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and evening views.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, known for its statues of Hungarian leaders and ceremonial scale. It is among the city’s most visited public spaces.
A green island in the Danube popular for walking, running, gardens, and relaxed river views. It is especially loved by locals for outdoor time.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, carrots, and csipetke dumplings. It is one of the most traditional dishes to try in Budapest.
A slow-cooked meat stew seasoned with onion and sweet paprika, usually served with nokedli. It is a classic home-style Hungarian comfort dish.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with nokedli. It is one of the best-known Hungarian main courses.
A well-known traditional restaurant serving Hungarian classics such as gulyás, paprikash, and stuffed cabbage in a cozy, old-style setting.
A long-established family restaurant blending Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian traditions, known for excellent soups, stews, and warm service.
A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant reinterpreting Hungarian flavors with refined technique and seasonal ingredients.
Moderate by European capital standards. Food, transit, and attractions are fairly priced; central hotels cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars and for hotel staff.
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Budapest Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
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