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Compare bus, train, and flight for Karlovy Vary to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $153 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $46 (€38).
A train is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Train takes on average 10h 19m.
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.
- 4:30 PM12h25Karlovy Vary4:55 AMBudapest$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:30 PM12h25Karlovy Vary4:55 AMBudapest$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:25 AM12h20Karlovy Vary5:45 PMBudapest$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:10 PM16h10Karlovy Vary6:20 AMBudapest$471One-way0 transfers
- 3:10 PM16h10Karlovy Vary7:20 AMBudapest$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Budapest:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $46 (€38).
A train is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Budapest costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Train takes on average 10h 19m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 21 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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