How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Liberec, Czechia

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Liberec is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Liberec 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 LiberecKarlovy Vary if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Liberec Fügnerova - Blažkova.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 420($17)
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Train

Take the train to Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Liberec.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 195($8)
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Drive

Drive to Liberec.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance231km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlovy Vary and Liberec

There are several options for getting from Karlovy Vary to Liberec by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 195 ($8) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 640 ($26).

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Liberec is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Karlovy Vary and Liberec by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Liberec is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx CZK 640 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlovy Vary and Liberec, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CZK 195 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlovy Vary and Liberec. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Liberec. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Czech Railways and Arriva CZ run train services between Karlovy Vary and Liberec. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Karlovy Vary and Liberec. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Liberec. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague Florenc Central Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Karlovy Vary and Liberec. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlovy Vary to Liberec. We recommend that you take the bus to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Liberec Fügnerova - Blažkova. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Liberec is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Liberec. 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 Karlovy Vary and Liberec. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Liberec is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around CZK 420 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlovy Vary and Liberec

Transport options from Karlovy Vary to Liberec
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
CZK 420($17)
4 times a week249km (155 miles)
Train
4hrs
CZK 195($8)
every 4 hours237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
CZK 640($26)
on demand231km (144 miles)

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Airports near Liberec

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Liberec
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
215km (134 miles) from Liberec
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Liberec