How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Litomyšl, Czechia

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague then Hradec Králové Station and then to Litomyšl Tomáše Garrigue Masaryka.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 395($16)
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Train

Take the train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Chocen.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 515($21)
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Drive

Drive to Litomysl.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance287km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl

There are several options for getting from Karlovy Vary to Litomyšl by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 395 ($16) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 1,255 ($51).

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Litomyšl is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx CZK 1,255 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 395 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Litomyšl. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Chocen. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Czech Railways run train services between Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Litomyšl. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Litomyšl. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague and Hradec Králové Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Arriva CZ and United Buses run regular bus services between Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 55m 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 Litomyšl. We recommend that you take the train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and then to Chocen. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Litomyšl is Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Litomyšl. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl. The distance is around 287km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Litomyšl is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around CZK 515 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlovy Vary and Litomyšl

Transport options from Karlovy Vary to Litomyšl
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 55m
CZK 395($16)
twice daily310km (192 miles)
Train
5h 35m
CZK 515($21)
every 4 hours393km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
CZK 1,255($51)
on demand287km (179 miles)

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Airports near Litomyšl

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

BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Litomyšl
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Litomyšl
PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Litomyšl