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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Berlin to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $231 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average $271 (€216).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Flight takes on average 12h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Karlovy Vary
How to get from Berlin to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus10:15 AM5h50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:15 AM5h50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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OS6451:30 PM2h40Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:10 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$4771One-way1 transfer
Other options
rj 173 · R 6129:28 AM5h33Berlin Hbf3:01 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$881One-way1 transfer
rj 177 · R 6063:28 PM5h33Berlin Hbf9:01 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$811One-way1 transfer
rj 175 · R 61011:28 AM5h33Berlin Hbf5:01 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 AM6h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$411One-way0 transfers
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb)9:15 AM7h25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz4:40 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice$501One-way1 transfer
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)11:15 AM7h25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz6:40 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice$441One-way1 transfer
LO392 · LO5277:45 AM4h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
LO392 · LO5257:45 AM11h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
LO392 · LO5297:45 AM13h55Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:40 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $231 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Karlovy Vary costing on average $271 (€216).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Flight takes on average 12h 8m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Bahn DE to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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