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Compare bus and train for Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary
Compare the available ways to get from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary
How to get from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:20 PM 5h35 Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) 5:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:20 PM 5h35 Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) 5:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:20 PM 5h35 Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) 5:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:20 PM 5h40 Český Krumlov, U Luny (Špičák) 6:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:15 PM 5h40 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 5:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:15 PM 5h45 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 6:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Český Krumlov to Karlovy Vary costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Český Krumlov and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Czech Krumlov and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
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