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Compare bus and train for Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov
How to get from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 PM6h50Karlovy Vary8:20 PMČeský Krumlov$101One-way0 transfers
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1:30 PM6h50Karlovy Vary8:20 PMČeský Krumlov$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:30 PM6h50Karlovy Vary8:20 PMČeský Krumlov$101One-way0 transfers
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5:15 AM6h55Karlovy Vary12:10 PMČeský Krumlov$111One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM7h35Karlovy Vary4:05 PMČeský Krumlov$131One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM7h35Karlovy Vary3:05 PMČeský Krumlov$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov:
A bus is $0.99 (€0.81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Český Krumlov costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Český Krumlov take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Český Krumlov as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží and arrive in Czech Krumlov.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Český Krumlov by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Český Krumlov by train.
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