How to travel from Karlovy Vary to Zlin, Czechia

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Zlin is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Zlin 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 ZlinKarlovy Vary if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 then fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to Otrokovice.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    CZK 8,085($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Prague then Brno Benesova Bus Station and then to Zlin Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CZK 590($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi then Olomouc Central Train Station and then to Otrokovice.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 640($26)

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Drive

Drive to Zlín Zlín District.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlovy Vary and Zlin

There are several options for getting from Karlovy Vary to Zlin by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 590 ($24) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 1,870 ($76).

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Zlin is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Karlovy Vary and Zlin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Zlin is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx CZK 1,870 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlovy Vary and Zlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 590 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlovy Vary and Zlin. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Zlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Olomouc Central Train Station and Otrokovice. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Czech Railways, RegioJet and LEO Express run train services between Karlovy Vary and Zlin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Zlin. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlovy Vary to Zlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague and Brno Benesova Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Karlovy Vary and Zlin. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 30m 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 Zlin. 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 Otrokovice. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Zlin is Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Zlin. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) 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 Zlin. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Zlin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around CZK 590 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlovy Vary and Zlin

Transport options from Karlovy Vary to Zlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 30m
CZK 8,085($330)
4 times a day588km (365 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
CZK 590($24)
every 20 mins442km (275 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
CZK 640($26)
every 3 hours540km (336 miles)
Train via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi7h 10m
CZK 715($29)
once daily540km (336 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
CZK 1,870($76)
on demand428km (266 miles)

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Airports near Zlin

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

OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Zlin
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Zlin
PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
263km (164 miles) from Zlin