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Compare train and bus for Karlovy Vary to Plzeň
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň
Compare the available ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 9m 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 Plzeň
How to get from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Os 7004 · IC 5633:29 PM 2h23 Karlovy Vary, nádraží 5:52 PM Plzen hl.n. €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Os 7004 · IC 5633:29 PM 2h23 Karlovy Vary, nádraží 5:52 PM Plzen hl.n. €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Os 7000 · IC 5577:35 AM 2h17 Karlovy Vary, nádraží 9:52 AM Plzen hl.n. €10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Os 7008 · rj 5151:27 PM 2h25 Karlovy Vary, nádraží 3:52 PM Plzen hl.n. €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 616 · IC 56111:03 AM 2h49 Karlovy Vary, nádraží 1:52 PM Plzen hl.n. €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 618 · IC 5599:03 AM 2h49 Karlovy Vary, nádraží 11:52 AM Plzen hl.n. €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM 4h10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží 9:40 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM 4h40 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží 12:15 PM Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Plzeň take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, nádraží and arrive in Plzen hl.n..
- Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus, Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary, Autobusy VKJ to go to Plzeň by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy to go to Plzeň by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary, Autobusy VKJ.
- 3 direct trains per day with České dráhy.
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