- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Karlovy Vary to Berlin without transferring at least once.
R 605 · RJ 384
R 607 · RJ 178
R 615 · RJ 386
R 615 · rj 386
R 605 · rj 384
R 617 · R 678 · rj 244 · ICE 1970
R 609 · RJ 382
R 611 · RJ 176
R 613 · RJ 174
R 605 · RJ 384Trains from Karlovy Vary to Berlin run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlovy Vary to Berlin trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 617 · R 678 · RJ 250 · ICE 1970 | On time 4:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h30 | 10:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 617 · R 678 · RJ 250 | On time 4:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h50 | 10:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 617 · R 678 · rj 250 · ICE 1970 | On time 4:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h30 | 10:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 617 · R 678 · rj 250 | 4:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h50 | 10:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
R 605 · RJ 384 | On time 4:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 10:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 605 · rj 384 | 4:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 10:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 607 · rj 178 | 6:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 12:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 607 · RJ 178 | On time 6:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 12:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 609 · RJ 382 | On time 8:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 2:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 609 · rj 382 | 8:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 2:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 611 · RJ 176 | On time 10:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 4:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 611 · rj 176 | 10:57 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 4:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 613 · rj 174 | 12:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 613 · RJ 174 | On time 12:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 615 · rj 386 | 2:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 615 · RJ 386 | On time 2:57 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h32 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 612+ 20988 · 80278+ 80866 | On time 3:03 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 6h26 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Most Karlovy Vary to Berlin trains use the Karlovy Vary nádraží to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Hackescher Markt. Use this guide to compare Karlovy Vary and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlovy Vary nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: La HOSPODA
ATMs are available at Karlovy Vary nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlovy Vary nádraží: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary nádraží.
Nearby hotels include Villa Fader.
Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží is 2 km from Karlovy Vary city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží: Parking.
Available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží: Ramps.
Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: La HOSPODA
ATMs are available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží.
Nearby hotels include Trocnov.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Hackescher Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Witty's Bio-Currywurst, Starbucks, Der Alte Fritz, Carambar
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Hackescher Markt. ATMs are available at Berlin Hackescher Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hackescher Markt. Information desks are available at Berlin Hackescher Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Hackescher Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Hackescher Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hackescher Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hackescher Markt.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin, Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin, Meliá Berlin, NH Collection.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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