How to travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary

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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 €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 €32, while a train costs an average of €60.

Distance: 96 miles (156 km)

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Driving

€60

Average price

€32

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Cheapest

€30

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3h 21m

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Fastest

2h 51m

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30m

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6h 35m

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6h 5m

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2h 27m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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České dráhy

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary costing on average €60.

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Karlovy Vary including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-29.51. The journey takes 2h 51m 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.

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from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 AM7h10
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    12:55 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 AM7h10
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    12:55 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    291One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn3469 · 5289 · Sp 1688+oberpfalzbahn79726
    1:40 PM3h51
    Nuremberg Hbf
    5:31 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    591One-way
    3 transfers

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  • Deutsche Bahn3473 · 5291 · Sp 1670+oberpfalzbahn79730
    3:40 PM3h51
    Nuremberg Hbf
    7:31 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    591One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn3477 · 5293 · Os 7341+alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH79863
    5:40 PM3h58
    Nuremberg Hbf
    9:38 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    591One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn3467 · 4858 · R 617+agilis20880
    12:40 PM4h15
    Nuremberg Hbf
    4:55 PMKarlovy Vary, nádraží
    591One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 AM7h15
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    1:00 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM8h10
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    3:55 PMKarlovy Vary, Tržnice
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM8h15
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    4:00 PMKarlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary

Travel to Karlovy Vary 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 Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nuremberg and Karlovy Vary including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary is a bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary costing on average €60.

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 24m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary is approximately 96 miles (156 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, DB Bus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Berlin, Dresden, Plzeň. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlovy Vary and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlovy Vary to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Karlovy Vary, you can attend the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, visit the Hot Spring Colonnade to experience the Vřídlo geyser, and enjoy a scenic ride to the Diana Observation Tower for breathtaking views. You can also attend a concert at the Mill Colonnade, explore the Karlovy Vary Art Gallery, and visit the Church of St. Mary Magdalene and Jan Becher Museum.
Typically, spending two to three days in Karlovy Vary is sufficient to explore its charming spa architecture, relax in the thermal baths, and enjoy local attractions such as the Mill Colonnade and the Diana Observation Tower.
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