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Jan Becher Museum
Museum on Jan Becher and Becherovka, with historic cellars and tastings that explain the famous herbal liqueur’s story.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
9 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
10 h 19 m
Buses on 17 Sept
29
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Karlovy Vary will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary you need to make at least one change.
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 544 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £62 Average Price | £127 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average £37.
A coach is £28 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 49m.
Train takes on average 10h 32m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £93. The journey takes 9h 49m versus 6h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Karlovy Vary coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h10 | 15:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h15 | 16:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 13h30 | 17:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h35 | 17:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h10 | 17:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h15 | 17:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h55 | 17:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h50 | 17:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h50 | 19:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h55 | 19:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 10:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h55 | 21:45 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 11:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h30 | 21:45 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h20 | 1:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h45 | 1:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h20 | 1:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h20 | 11:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h25 | 11:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h55 | 11:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h50 | 11:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 13h35 | 11:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 13h40 | 11:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h10 | 11:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h05 | 11:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h55 | 9:45 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h00 | 12:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h55 | 11:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 23:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h35 | 9:45 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 12h40 | 12:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 12h35 | 11:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Budapest to Karlovy Vary run on average 23 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 544 km distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 544 km |
Average bus duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 1:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Discover the best of Karlovy Vary — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlovy Vary trip today.
Museum on Jan Becher and Becherovka, with historic cellars and tastings that explain the famous herbal liqueur’s story.
Local history museum in a Baroque building, covering spa culture, regional archaeology and life in Karlovy Vary.
Compact private museum displaying film cameras, projectors and cinema technology, a good stop for film enthusiasts.
Main spa promenade lined with colonnades, hotels and river views; ideal for walking between springs and historic buildings.
Hilltop viewpoint and landscaped area reached on foot or by funicular, with sweeping panoramas over the spa town.
Central square beside the Hot Spring and key landmarks, often used as a starting point for exploring the old spa quarter.
Thin spa wafers baked fresh and sandwiched with sugar and nut or chocolate fillings. They are Karlovy Vary’s best-known edible souvenir.
A herbal bitter liqueur created in Karlovy Vary in 1807. Locals drink it as a digestif and it is one of the town’s signature products.
Traditional Czech beef sirloin in a creamy vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings and cranberry. A classic dish in local restaurants.
Elegant restaurant in Grandhotel Pupp serving Czech and international dishes in a refined historic setting.
Well-known brewery restaurant with Czech classics, Pilsner beer, and a lively traditional atmosphere near the spa centre.
Traditional Czech restaurant popular for roast meats, sauces, and dumplings in a straightforward local setting.
Moderate for Czech spa towns: hotels can be pricey in season, but dining and local transport are usually reasonable for visitors.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%. For taxis, round up modestly. In cafés, small change or rounding up is usual.
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Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží -> Tržnice, Karlovy Vary
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Karlovy Vary by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlovy Vary, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Karlovy Vary buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Karlovy Vary bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Dolní (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Karlovy Vary, Tržnice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice. ATMs are aTM available within walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice.
Available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary, Tržnice: Wheelchair accessible entrances available.
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