How to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary

There are 2 options to travel between Plzeň and Karlovy Vary including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is a train with an average price of $12.

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

A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary costing on average $16.

The fastest way to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 19m.

The distance from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is approximately 40 miles (65 km).

The average frequency per day from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary, ČSAD autobusy Plzeň – Plzeň, FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
• Travel with České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Karlovy Vary by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary.
• 2 direct trains per day with České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD).

Omio customers who travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Berlin, Dresden, Loket. 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.