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

The cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Prague is to bus via Zličín which costs 30 Kč - 40 Kč and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Prague is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs 450 Kč - 700 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Karlovy Vary and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Prague. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Karlovy Vary and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Karlovy Vary to Prague?

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Prague is 124 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Prague without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs 170 Kč - 370 Kč.

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

The bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Karlovy Vary to Prague bus from?

Karlovy Vary to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlovy Vary station.

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

Karlovy Vary to Prague train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.

Train or bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague?

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Prague is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs 170 Kč - 370 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 340 Kč - 700 Kč and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Prague bus arrive?

Karlovy Vary to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague station.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Prague train arrive?

Karlovy Vary to Prague train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Karlovy Vary to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovy Vary to Prague is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Karlovy Vary to Prague.

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

Book your Karlovy Vary to Prague train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlovy Vary to Prague?

Book your Karlovy Vary to Prague bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Prague?

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Karlovy Vary to Prague - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Prague by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague854 / ...
1h 40m
Kč 170–370
Bus via Zličín
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlovy Vary,Mlékárna to Zličín305
2h 40m
Kč 30–40
Train
1. Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi619 / ...
3h 12m
Kč 340–700
Drive 125.4 km
1. Drive from Karlovy Vary to Prague125.4 km
1h 27m
Kč 459–662

Karlovy Vary to Prague by bus

180Weekly Buses

1h 40mAverage Duration

Kč 170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.5 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Karlovy Vary, Czechia and Prague, Czechia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague every 2 hours. Tickets cost Kč 180–370 and the journey takes 1h 40m. RegioJet also services this route hourly. Alternatively, České dráhy (ČD) operates a train from Karlovy Vary to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi every 3 hours. Tickets cost Kč 340–700 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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