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Compare train and bus for Karlovy Vary to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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€12 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň:
A bus is $0.18 (€0.14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlovy Vary and Plzeň as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží and arrive in Plzen hl.n..
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- Travel with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary, FlixBus, ČSAD autobusy Plzeň – Plzeň to go to Plzeň by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Plzeň by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary.
- 3 direct trains per day with České dráhy.
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