The distance between Karlovy Vary and Brno is around 337km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Brno by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brno → Karlovy Vary if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 then fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to Brno Hlavni Nadrazi.
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Take the bus to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Brno Benesova Bus Station.
Take the train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Brno dolní nádraží.
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There are several options for getting from Karlovy Vary to Brno by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 395 ($16) and will take around 5h 10m. 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 Karlovy Vary and Brno is around 337km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Karlovy Vary and Brno by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Brno is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx CZK 935 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlovy Vary and Brno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 395 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlovy Vary and Brno. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Brno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Czech Railways and RegioJet run train services between Karlovy Vary and Brno. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Karlovy Vary and Brno. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Brno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague Florenc Central Bus Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
RegioJet, FlixBus and Orlan S.R.O run regular bus services between Karlovy Vary and Brno. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlovy Vary to Brno. We recommend that you take the bus to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 then fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to Brno Hlavni Nadrazi. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Brno is Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brno. Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) and Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Karlovy Vary and Brno. 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 Karlovy Vary to Brno is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around CZK 395 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 5m | CZK 6,490($265) | every 4 hours | 566km (351 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | CZK 395($16) | every 3 hours | 351km (218 miles) |
Train via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi + 2 similar | 5h 45m | CZK 590($24) | every 3 hours | 485km (301 miles) |
Train via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi | 6h 10m | CZK 565($23) | every 3 hours | 466km (290 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | CZK 690($28) | every 3 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | CZK 935($38) | on demand | 337km (210 miles) |
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The following major airports near Brno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.