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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 $36 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 28m. 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 $36, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m 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 |
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 $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62. The journey takes 8h 4m 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.
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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.
3:10 PM7h35Karlovy Vary10:45 PMBratislava$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:10 PM7h35Karlovy Vary10:45 PMBratislava$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:10 PM7h35Karlovy Vary10:45 PMBratislava$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:25 AM9h10Karlovy Vary2:35 PMBratislava$271One-way0 transfers
- 2:10 PM7h35Karlovy Vary9:45 PMBratislava$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- 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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