How to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Karlovy Vary

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 160 miles (258 km)

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€49

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€25

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€54

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5h 34m

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5h 4m

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6h 58m

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6h 28m

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4h 21m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Karlovy Vary:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average €49.

A bus is €183 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average €209.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is by train with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 58m.

Flight takes on average 17h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Karlovy Vary including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 21m 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.

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from Berlin to Karlovy Vary

How to get from Berlin to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
    9:00 AM8h45
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    5:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    251One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
    9:00 AM8h45
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    5:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS228 · OS645
    1:30 PM2h40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    6061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 171 · R 614
    7:28 AM5h33
    Berlin Hbf
    1:01 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2275 · S1 · 28023 · R 671
    8:28 PM10h33
    Ostkreuz
    7:01 AMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    531One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1107 · 3451 · 4850 · R 609
    8:37 PM12h18
    Berlin Hbf
    8:55 AMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    811One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM6h45
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    5:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM7h05
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    5:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 AM8h00
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    12:55 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO521
    11:20 AM6h00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO525
    11:20 AM7h40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO529
    11:20 AM10h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:40 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary

Travel to Karlovy Vary easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Karlovy Vary.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Karlovy Vary including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is a bus with an average price of €40.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Karlovy Vary:

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average €49.

A bus is €169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average €209.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is by train with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 23m.

Flight takes on average 17h 15m.

The distance from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is approximately 160 miles (258 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Karlovy Vary:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Tržnice.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Vogtlandbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Karlovy Vary:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Dresden, Plzeň, Loket. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlovy Vary and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlovy Vary to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Karlovy Vary, you can attend the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, visit the Hot Spring Colonnade to experience the Vřídlo geyser, and enjoy a scenic ride to the Diana Observation Tower for breathtaking views. You can also attend a concert at the Mill Colonnade, explore the Karlovy Vary Art Gallery, and visit the Church of St. Mary Magdalene and Jan Becher Museum.
Typically, spending two to three days in Karlovy Vary is sufficient to explore its charming spa architecture, relax in the thermal baths, and enjoy local attractions such as the Mill Colonnade and the Diana Observation Tower.
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