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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. 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 $56, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary costing on average $91 (€77).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€77) compared to roughly $82 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8 (-€7). The journey takes 6h 30m versus 4h 55m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Karlovy Vary costing on average $91 (€77).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
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