How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Špindlerův Mlýn 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 Špindlerův MlýnKarlovy Vary if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Tanvald.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 2,410($100)

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 2,210($90)
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Drive

Drive to Špindlerův Mlýn.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn

There are several options for getting from Karlovy Vary to Špindlerův Mlýn by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 465 ($19) and will take around 5h 45m. 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 760 ($31).

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn 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 Špindlerův Mlýn is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx CZK 760 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 465 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Špindlerův Mlýn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi, Liberec and Tanvald. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Czech Railways and Arriva CZ run train services between Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Špindlerův Mlýn. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Špindlerův Mlýn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and Tanvald. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

RegioJet, FlixBus and BusLine LK s.r.o. run regular bus services between Karlovy Vary and Špindlerův Mlýn. Buses run twice daily 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 Karlovy Vary to Špindlerův Mlýn. We recommend that you take the bus to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Tanvald. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Špindlerův Mlýn is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 117km (73 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn. 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 Špindlerův Mlýn. The distance is around 270km (168 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 Špindlerův Mlýn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around CZK 2,410 ($100).

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Transport options from Karlovy Vary to Špindlerův Mlýn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
CZK 2,410($100)
twice daily312km (194 miles)
Bus via Prague Florenc Central Bus Station5h 45m
CZK 465($19)
twice daily302km (188 miles)
Train
5h 40m
CZK 2,210($90)
every 4 hours312km (194 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
CZK 760($31)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Špindlerův Mlýn

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Špindlerův Mlýn