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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Karlovy Vary costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $251 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Karlovy Vary costing on average $287 (€234).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Flight takes on average 10h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Karlovy Vary
How to get from Munich to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Karlovy Vary is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)2:00 PM7h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)2:00 PM7h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH16888:05 AM0h50Munich Airport8:55 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2581One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1506 · R 3473 · Sp 5291 · Sp 16702:21 PM5h10Munich Hbf7:31 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$331One-way3 transfers
ICE 1508 · R 3469 · Sp 5289 · Sp 168812:21 PM5h10Munich Hbf5:31 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$331One-way3 transfers
ICE 1506 · Bus EV · 5291 · Sp 16702:21 PM5h10Munich Hbf7:31 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží$401One-way3 transfers
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)9:30 AM8h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$291One-way1 transfer
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Cheb)11:00 AM7h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:45 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM7h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:55 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží$421One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO5277:00 AM5h05Munich Airport12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO5217:00 AM10h20Munich Airport5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO5257:00 AM12h00Munich Airport7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Karlovy Vary costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $251 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Karlovy Vary costing on average $287 (€234).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Flight takes on average 10h 33m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Die Länderbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
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