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Compare bus, train, and flight for Karlovy Vary to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $476.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$476 Average price | $90 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Budapest:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $90.
A bus is $407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $476.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Tickets start at around $90 compared to roughly $172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 10h 16m versus 6h 35m 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 Budapest
How to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM12h20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží2:50 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$451One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM12h20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží2:50 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$451One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FR 40338:40 PM1h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport9:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 255+
R 611+
D 34710:57 AM10h36Karlovy Vary, nádraží9:33 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$941One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM10h15Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží10:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM10h20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží11:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM10h20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží11:50 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$451One-way2 transfers
LO522 · LO5396:05 PM3h25Prague Vaclav Havel Airport9:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2091One-way1 transfer- LO530 · LO5357:10 AM4h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2091One-way1 transfer
- LO528 · LO53912:45 PM8h45Prague Vaclav Havel Airport9:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Budapest:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $51.
A train is $67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Train takes on average 11h 17m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Budapest-Nyugati.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair to go to Budapest by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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