How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $580.

Distance: 211 miles (340 km)

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$48

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$580

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$84

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$111

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6h 53m

Average total duration

6h 23m

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4h 14m

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2h 14m

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8h 6m

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4h 53m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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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 Vienna is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Vienna costing on average $84.

A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Vienna costing on average $580.

The fastest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 53m.

Train takes on average 8h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Karlovy Vary and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Karlovy Vary to Vienna 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 2h 39m sooner (2h 14m by flight vs 4h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $580 compared to roughly $111 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 Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM6h40
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    8:10 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM6h40
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    8:10 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS650
    7:30 AM0h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    8:20 AMVienna International Airport
    $6141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBOs 7000+ÖBB | InterCityIC 557+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 279 · EC 205
    7:35 AM8h14
    Karlovy Vary, nádraží
    3:49 PMVienna Hbf
    $351One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | RegionalzugR 611+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 255
    10:57 AM7h52
    Karlovy Vary, nádraží
    6:49 PMVienna Hbf
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 503+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 277+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 103
    5:50 AM7h59
    Karlovy Vary, nádraží
    1:49 PMVienna Hbf
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM7h20
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    3:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM6h35
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    9:05 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM6h45
    Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    4:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1768 · TK1883
    9:15 AM24h00
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    9:15 AMVienna International Airport
    $2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1768 · TK1885
    9:15 AM27h35
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    12:50 PMVienna International Airport
    $3451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1768 · TK1897
    9:15 AM6h20
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    3:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $3511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Karlovy Vary and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlovy Vary to Vienna costing on average $84.

A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlovy Vary to Vienna costing on average $580.

The fastest way to travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 53m.

Train takes on average 8h 6m.

The distance from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is approximately 211 miles (340 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlovy Vary to Vienna is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlovy Vary to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, nádraží and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlovy Vary to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Karlovy Vary to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
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