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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 prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€26 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m 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 |
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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 Dresden to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlovy Vary costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
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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.
12:00 PM3h05Dresden3:05 PMKarlovy Vary€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:00 PM3h05Dresden3:05 PMKarlovy Vary€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:00 PM3h05Dresden3:05 PMKarlovy Vary€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:50 AM6h10Dresden3:00 PMKarlovy Vary€211One-way0 transfers
5:45 PM6h15Dresden12:00 AMKarlovy Vary€261One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM3h05Dresden2:05 PMKarlovy Vary€271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlovy Vary costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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