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Compare bus and train for Karlovy Vary to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Karlovy Vary to Bratislava:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
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How to get from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:35 AM9h40Karlovy Vary3:15 PMBratislava$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:35 AM9h40Karlovy Vary3:15 PMBratislava$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:30 PM8h15Karlovy Vary9:45 PMBratislava$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:15 AM9h20Karlovy Vary1:35 PMBratislava$271One-way0 transfers
- 6:35 AM9h40Karlovy Vary4:15 PMBratislava$271One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM8h50Karlovy Vary8:20 PMBratislava$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bratislava by train.
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