- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, with major hands-on and historic collections. A flagship Munich visit for engineering, aviation, physics, and family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlovy Vary to Munich 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 Munich will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Karlovy Vary to Munich without transferring at least 2 times.
Sp 1667 · Sp 5286 · OPB 79733 · R 3472
Sp 1665 · Sp 5284 · OPB 79727 · R 3468
IC 503 · Sp 5280 · R 3460 · ICE 1503
Os 7000 · Sp 5282 · OPB 79723 · R 3464
Sp 1689 · Sp 5288 · OPB 79737 · R 3476
Os 7300 · 4857+
20891
R 618 · 4861+
20875
R 614 · 4865+
20879
R 616 · 4863+
20877
Sp 1667 · Sp 5286 · OPB 79733 · R 3472Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $264 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 32m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Munich:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Munich costing on average $42 (€35).
A bus is $230 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Munich costing on average $264 (€216).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Flight takes on average 13h 32m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlovy Vary to Munich trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 618 · 4861+ 20875 | 9:03 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h13 | 2:16 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Sp 1665 · EC 356 | 10:22 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 6h56 | 5:18 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Sp 1665 · Sp 5284 · OPB 79727 · R 3468 | Delayed 10:22 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h21 | 1:57 PM 1:57 PMMunich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
Sp 1665 · 5284 · Bus EV · ICE 1507 | Delayed 10:22 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h21 | 1:57 PM 1:57 PMMunich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Sp 1665 · 5284 · Bus EV · ICE 787 | On time 10:22 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h28 | 3:50 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 616 · 4863+ 20877 | 11:03 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h13 | 4:16 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Sp 1667 · 5286 · Bus EV · ICE 1509 | On time 12:22 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h21 | 5:43 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Sp 1667 · Sp 5286 · OPB 79733 · R 3472 | On time 12:22 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h21 | 5:43 PM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Sp 1661 · EC 362 | 4:22 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 6h56 | 11:18 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Os 7300+ 20891+ 4857 | 5:27 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4h49 | 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 503 · EC 360 | 5:50 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 7h28 | 1:18 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 503 · Sp 5280 · R 3460 · ICE 1503 | On time 5:50 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h53 | 11:43 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 503 · 5280 · 4859 | 5:50 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 6h26 | 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 503 · 5280 · Bus EV · ICE 1503 | On time 5:50 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 5h53 | 11:43 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Karlovy Vary to Munich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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