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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Karlovy Vary
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dresden to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlovy Vary costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $28 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.73 (€-18.21). The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Karlovy Vary
How to get from Dresden to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Karlovy Vary is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:00 PM3h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$171One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus1:00 PM3h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:00 PM3h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:05 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 171 · R 6149:10 AM3h51Dresden Hbf1:01 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$331One-way1 transfer- S1 · 28008 · R 689 · Sp 19481:59 PM4h07Dresden Hbf6:06 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$441One-way4 transfers
- S1 · 28006 · R 685 · Sp 194611:59 AM4h07Dresden Hbf4:06 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$441One-way4 transfers
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)5:35 PM5h10Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)10:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$261One-way1 transfer- (Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)9:35 PM12h10Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)9:45 AMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$261One-way1 transfer
- (Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb)1:35 PM5h10Dresden, Bayerische Strasse (Hbf)6:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlovy Vary costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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