How to travel from Liberec to Karlovy Vary, Czechia

The distance between Liberec and Karlovy Vary 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 Liberec to Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy VaryLiberec if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague and then to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 420($17)
💰 Cheapest
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 195($8)
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Drive

Drive to Karlovy Vary.

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

There are several options for getting from Liberec to Karlovy Vary by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CZK 195 ($8) and will take around 3h 55m. 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 Liberec and Karlovy Vary 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 Liberec and Karlovy Vary by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Liberec and Karlovy Vary, 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 Liberec and Karlovy Vary. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liberec to Karlovy Vary. 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 3h 55m.

Arriva CZ and Czech Railways run train services between Liberec and Karlovy Vary. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Liberec and Karlovy Vary. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liberec to Karlovy Vary. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Liberec and Karlovy Vary. Buses run 5 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 Liberec to Karlovy Vary. We recommend that you take the bus to Prague and then to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Karlovy Vary is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Karlovy Vary. 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 Liberec and Karlovy Vary. 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 Liberec to Karlovy Vary 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 Liberec and Karlovy Vary

Transport options from Liberec to Karlovy Vary
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
CZK 420($17)
5 times a week246km (153 miles)
Train
3h 55m
CZK 195($8)
every 4 hours237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
CZK 640($26)
on demand231km (144 miles)

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Airports near Karlovy Vary

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Karlovy Vary
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
300km (187 miles) from Karlovy Vary
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Karlovy Vary