How to travel from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary, Czechia

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.

4 routes found

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 VaryCeske Budejovice if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Karlovy Vary.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 440($18)

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague and then to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CZK 490($20)
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Drive

Drive to Karlovy Vary.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance218km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ceske Budejovice and Karlovy Vary

Transport options from Ceske Budejovice to Karlovy Vary
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
CZK 440($18)
every 4 hours292km (181 miles)
Train via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi4hrs
CZK 440($18)
hourly292km (182 miles)
Bus
5hrs
CZK 490($20)
every 20 mins298km (185 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
CZK 615($25)
on demand218km (135 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