The distance between Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karlovy Vary → Ceske Budejovice if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Karlovy Vary.
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Take the bus to Prague and then to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 440 ($18) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 615 ($25).
The distance between Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx CZK 615 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 440 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Czech Railways run train services between Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary. We recommend that you take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Karlovy Vary. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around CZK 440 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | CZK 440($18) | every 4 hours | 292km (181 miles) |
Train via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi | 4hrs | CZK 440($18) | hourly | 292km (182 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | CZK 490($20) | every 20 mins | 298km (185 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | CZK 615($25) | on demand | 218km (135 miles) |
The following major airports near Karlovy Vary offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.