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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€65 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€34. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 27m 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 Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary
How to get from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 3469 · OPB 79726 · Sp 5289 · Sp 16681:36 PM 3h55 Nuremberg Hbf 5:31 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží €17 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
R 3469 · OPB 79726 · Sp 5289 · Sp 16681:36 PM 3h55 Nuremberg Hbf 5:31 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží €17 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
R 3459 · OPB 79716 · R 20876 · Os 73078:33 AM 3h52 Nuremberg Hbf 12:25 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží €88 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
R 3477 · OPB 79736 · Sp 5293 · Sp 16725:36 PM 3h55 Nuremberg Hbf 9:31 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží €17 1 One-way 3 transfers
R 3461 · OPB 79718 · Sp 5285 · Sp 16649:33 AM 3h58 Nuremberg Hbf 1:31 PM Karlovy Vary, nádraží €17 1 One-way 3 transfers
R 3453 · OPB 79706 · Sp 5281 · Sp 16605:17 AM 4h14 Nuremberg Hbf 9:31 AM Karlovy Vary, nádraží €17 1 One-way 3 transfers
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)1:10 AM 8h35 Nürnberg, ZOB 9:45 AM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM 7h10 Nürnberg, ZOB 12:55 PM Karlovy Vary, Tržnice €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM 7h15 Nürnberg, ZOB 1:00 PM Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
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