How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Karlovy Vary to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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€53

Average price

€28

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Cheapest

€48

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5h 28m

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Fastest

4h 58m

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30m

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6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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3h 27m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Munich:

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Munich costing on average €97.

A bus is €315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Munich costing on average €362.

The fastest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Karlovy Vary and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Karlovy Vary to Munich among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 39m sooner (2h 48m by flight vs 3h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €362 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Karlovy Vary to Munich

How to get from Karlovy Vary to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)
    8:00 PM15h45
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    11:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)
    8:00 PM15h45
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    11:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1695
    6:15 AM0h55
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:10 AMMunich Airport
    4591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnSp 1667 · 5286 · 3472 · ICE 1509
    12:22 PM5h21
    Karlovy Vary, nádraží
    5:43 PMMunich Hbf
    381One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnSp 1665 · 5284 · 3468 · ICE 1507
    10:22 AM5h21
    Karlovy Vary, nádraží
    3:43 PMMunich Hbf
    381One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnSp 1689 · 5288 · 3476 · ICE 1601
    2:22 PM5h21
    Karlovy Vary, nádraží
    7:43 PMMunich Hbf
    381One-way
    4 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Cheb -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)
    6:00 AM8h15
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    2:15 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    311One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)
    10:00 AM8h15
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    6:15 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)
    1:00 PM8h45
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    9:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO522 · LO355
    6:05 PM4h15
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:20 PMMunich Airport
    2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO528 · LO353
    12:45 PM6h05
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    6:50 PMMunich Airport
    2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO524 · LO353
    9:55 AM8h55
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    6:50 PMMunich Airport
    2211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlovy Vary to Munich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Karlovy Vary and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Munich:

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Munich costing on average €97.

A bus is €315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Munich costing on average €362.

The fastest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Karlovy Vary to Munich is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlovy Vary to Munich is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlovy Vary to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlovy Vary to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlovy Vary to Munich:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Karlovy Vary to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.

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