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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
£25
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden 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 Dresden to Karlovy Vary will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Dresden to Karlovy Vary you need to make at least one change.
rj 387 · R 614
rj 173 · R 612
rj 177 · R 606
rj 175 · R 610
rj 383 · R 608
RJ 387 · R 614
RJ 175 · R 610
RJ 173 · R 612
RJ 383 · R 608
rj 173 · R 612Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 110 km
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£25 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Karlovy Vary trains for today, Thursday 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 387 · R 614 | On time 9:10 Dresden Hbf | 3h51 | 13:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 387 · R 614 | 9:10 Dresden Hbf | 3h51 | 13:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 173 · R 612 | On time 11:10 Dresden Hbf | 3h51 | 15:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 173 · R 612 | 11:10 Dresden Hbf | 3h51 | 15:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
Bus RE3 · 74016 · R 617+ 20985 | 11:33 Dresden | 5h22 | 16:55 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3 changes | |
S1 · 28006 · R 685 · Sp 1946 | 11:59 Dresden Hbf | 4h07 | 16:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
S 31731 · Os 28006 · R 685 · Sp 1946 | On time 11:59 Dresden Hbf | 4h07 | 16:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
RJ 175 · R 610 | On time 13:10 Dresden Hbf | 3h51 | 17:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 175 · R 610 | 13:10 Dresden Hbf | 3h51 | 17:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
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Trains from Dresden to Karlovy Vary run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:41, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 2:41 |
Last train 23:08 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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, nádraží -> Tržnice, Karlovy Vary
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Karlovy Vary by train. 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 train, 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 Dresden to Karlovy Vary trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Karlovy Vary nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Karlovy Vary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Dresden Hbf has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hbf: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Dresden Freiberger Straße is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Freiberger Straße has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: BrennNessel, VG Bistro, Antalya, Dix-Diner
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden Freiberger Straße. ATMs are available at Dresden Freiberger Straße.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Freiberger Straße. Information desks are available at Dresden Freiberger Straße.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden Freiberger Straße. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Freiberger Straße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Freiberger Straße: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Freiberger Straße.
Nearby hotels include Achat Hotel Dresden, Elbflorenz, Artis, Motel One Dresden am Zwinger.
Karlovy Vary nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: La HOSPODA
ATMs are available at Karlovy Vary nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlovy Vary nádraží: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary nádraží.
Nearby hotels include Villa Fader.
Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží is 2 km from Karlovy Vary city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží: Parking.
Available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží: Ramps.
Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: La HOSPODA
ATMs are available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží.
Available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlovy Vary, dolní nádraží.
Nearby hotels include Trocnov.
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