What is the cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary?

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary is to bus which costs 550 Kč - 850 Kč and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary?

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs 600 Kč - 950 Kč.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Karlovy Vary?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Karlovy Vary via Nürnberg Hbf, Marktredwitz and Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary?

The distance between Forchheim and Karlovy Vary is 205 km. The road distance is 169.2 km.

How do I travel from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary without a car?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs 550 Kč - 850 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Karlovy Vary train from?

Forchheim to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs 550 Kč - 850 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1 000 Kč - 1 600 Kč and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Forchheim to Karlovy Vary train arrive?

Forchheim to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Marktredwitz station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Karlovy Vary is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary.

How do I get a train ticket from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary?

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Where can I stay near Karlovy Vary?

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Forchheim to Karlovy Vary - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Karlovy Vary068
4h 58m
Kč 578–825
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to MarktredwitzRe31
2. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy VaryRe / ...
5h 29m
Kč 1,010–1,513
Drive 169.2 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Karlovy Vary169.2 km
2h 10m
Kč 626–903

Forchheim to Karlovy Vary by train and bus

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4h 58mAverage Duration

Kč 578Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.6 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany and Karlovy Vary, Czechia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Karlovy Vary 5 times a week. Tickets cost Kč 380–550 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Karlovy Vary via Nürnberg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 5h 29m.

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