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Compare train and bus for Plzeň to Karlovy Vary
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €9. 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 €9, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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€14 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Plzeň to Karlovy Vary
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 564 · Os 7307Cheapest
IC 564 · Os 7307Fastest
IC 504Other options
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IC 566 · R 611
Sp 1666
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FAQs: Travel from Plzeň 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 Plzeň to Karlovy Vary.

This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, dolní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Plzeň, Divadlo Alfa and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
- Travel with České dráhy 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary.
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