How to travel from Brno to Karlovy Vary, Czechia

The distance between Brno and Karlovy Vary is around 337km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brno to Karlovy Vary by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Karlovy VaryBrno if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 345($14)
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Train

Take the train to Prague hl.n. and then to Karlovy Vary.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 590($24)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Karlovy Vary.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance337km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brno and Karlovy Vary

There are several options for getting from Brno to Karlovy Vary by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 345 ($14) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 935 ($38).

The distance between Brno and Karlovy Vary is around 337km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brno and Karlovy Vary by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brno to Karlovy Vary is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx CZK 935 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Brno and Karlovy Vary, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brno and Karlovy Vary. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brno to Karlovy Vary. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Prague hl.n.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

RegioJet, Czech Railways, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Brno and Karlovy Vary. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brno and Karlovy Vary. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brno and Karlovy Vary with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 45m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Brno and Karlovy Vary. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brno to Karlovy Vary. We recommend that you take the bus to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Karlovy Vary is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Karlovy Vary. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) and Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brno and Karlovy Vary. The distance is around 337km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brno to Karlovy Vary is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around CZK 345 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brno and Karlovy Vary

Transport options from Brno to Karlovy Vary
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 45m
CZK 345($14)
twice daily347km (216 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 55m
CZK 590($24)
every 4 hours485km (301 miles)
Train via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi6h 20m
CZK 590($24)
every 4 hours478km (297 miles)
Train via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi6h 25m
CZK 690($28)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
CZK 935($38)
on demand337km (210 miles)

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Airports near Karlovy Vary

The following major airports near Karlovy Vary offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Karlovy Vary
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
300km (187 miles) from Karlovy Vary
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Karlovy Vary