How to get from Berlin to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 159 miles (257 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $41 - $56 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $41 (€36) • 7 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $56 (€50) • 5 h 52 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 159 miles (257 km) to Karlovy Vary from Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 52 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $41 (€36). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Karlovy Vary.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $21 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Karlovy Vary travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
You can get to Karlovy Vary from Berlin 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $41 (€36) compared to other travel options to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average $56 (€50).
The fastest way from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is by train with an average journey time of 5 h 52 min.
There are alternative travel options to Karlovy Vary that take longer:
Getting to Karlovy Vary by bus takes 7 h 35 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 159 miles (257 km) between Berlin and Karlovy Vary.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Karlovy Vary is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Berlin to Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Karlovy Vary:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Karlovy Vary with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlovy Vary as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Berlin to Karlovy Vary.
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