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Compare train and bus for Karlovy Vary to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 30m. 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 $42, while a train costs an average of $171.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration Fastest 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim:
A bus is $130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim costing on average $171.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
Tickets start at around $171 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$90. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 4h 1m 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 Mannheim
How to get from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 PM 11h35 Karlovy Vary 12:05 AM Mannheim $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 PM 11h35 Karlovy Vary 12:05 AM Mannheim $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 PM 11h35 Karlovy Vary 12:05 AM Mannheim $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim:
A bus is $130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Mannheim costing on average $171.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Mannheim by train.
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