How to travel from Cologne to Karlovy Vary

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Karlovy Vary including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Karlovy Vary is a train with an average price of €44.

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

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Karlovy Vary costing on average €47.

A train is €264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Karlovy Vary costing on average €308.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Karlovy Vary is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 32m.

Bus takes on average 14h 4m.

The distance from Cologne to Karlovy Vary is approximately 264 miles (425 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Karlovy Vary is:

• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Karlovy Vary:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Messe/Deutz and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlovy Vary by train.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Berlin, Dresden, Plzeň. 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.