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Compare bus and train for Karlovy Vary to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of CHF 29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 29, while a train costs an average of CHF 46.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 46 Average price | CHF 29 Average price Cheapest | CHF 92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration Fastest 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava:
A bus is CHF 17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava costing on average CHF 46.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Tickets start at around CHF 46 compared to roughly CHF 92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 46. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 4h 50m 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 Karlovy Vary to Bratislava
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.
2:30 PM 8h15 Karlovy Vary 10:45 PM Bratislava CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 PM 8h15 Karlovy Vary 10:45 PM Bratislava CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:30 PM 8h15 Karlovy Vary 10:45 PM Bratislava CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:15 AM 9h20 Karlovy Vary 1:35 PM Bratislava CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers6:35 AM 9h40 Karlovy Vary 4:15 PM Bratislava CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers5:15 AM 9h20 Karlovy Vary 2:35 PM Bratislava CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava:
A bus is CHF 17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava costing on average CHF 46.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bratislava by train.
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