The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Karlovy Vary
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 19 m
Buses per day
31
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 £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
To travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary you need to make at least one change.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)22:5010h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:45Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£341One-way1 change
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)23:1010h35Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:45Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£341One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus6:4510h15Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar17:00Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£371One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus7:059h55Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás17:00Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£371One-way1 change
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)10:5010h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar21:45Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£471One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus7:059h55Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás17:00Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£371One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus6:4510h15Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar17:00Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£371One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus14:4010h20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás1:00Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£511One-way1 change
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)11:1510h30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás21:45Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£471One-way1 change
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)23:1010h35Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:45Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží£341One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Budapest to 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 prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 544 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £95 Average Price |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Budapest to Karlovy Vary bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Karlovy Vary coaches for tomorrow, Friday 5 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 10h50 | 17:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h55 | 17:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h10 | 19:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h15 | 20:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h50 | 20:00 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h45 | 19:55 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 1 change | |
(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 | 13h25 | 10:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 13h20 | 10:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h55 | 10:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h50 | 10:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 12h40 | 10:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 12h35 | 10:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 12h05 | 10:05 Karlovy Vary, Tržnice | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 12h10 | 10:10 Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží | 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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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Karlovy Vary
Buses from Budapest to Karlovy Vary run on average 23 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 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 10h 30m.
Distance 544 km |
Average bus duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 1:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to Karlovy VaryYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Karlovy Vary with FlixBus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Karlovy Vary coach
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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Karlovy Vary
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Dolní (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10 Train: Regional
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