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Compare train and bus for Plzeň to Karlovy Vary
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
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How to get from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 AM5h05Plzeň10:55 AMKarlovy Vary$91One-way0 transfers
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- 5:50 AM5h05Plzeň10:55 AMKarlovy Vary$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:50 AM5h05Plzeň10:55 AMKarlovy Vary$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:50 AM5h05Plzeň9:55 AMKarlovy Vary$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plzeň and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plzen hl.n. and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
- Travel with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary, ČSAD autobusy Plzeň – Plzeň, FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD).
- 2 direct buses per day with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary.
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