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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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 43m. 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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$29 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava:
A bus is $0.90 (€0.73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Bratislava costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
- 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.
- 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 České dráhy, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
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