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The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlovy Vary to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlovy Vary to Prague will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 19 trains that leave Karlovy Vary for Prague every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Os 7059 · Sp 1951 · rj 383
Os 7061 · Sp 1953 · rj 177
R 619
R 615
R 617
Os 7061 · Sp 1953 · rj 177
R 613
R 611
R 609
R 617Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 112 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£11 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Karlovy Vary to Prague trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 605 | 4:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 8:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 503 | 5:50 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h31 | 9:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 607 | 6:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 10:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 7000 · IC 557 | 7:35 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h46 | 11:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 609 | 8:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 12:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 618 · IC 559 | 9:03 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4h18 | 13:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 611 | 10:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 14:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 616 · IC 561 | 11:03 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4h18 | 15:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 613 | 12:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 16:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 7008 · rj 515 | 13:27 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h54 | 17:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Os 7059 · Sp 1951 · rj 383 | 13:49 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h36 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 615 | 14:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h29 | 18:26 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 7004 · IC 563 | 15:29 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h52 | 19:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Os 7061 · Sp 1953 · rj 177 | 15:49 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h26 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
R 617 | 16:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 20:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
Os 7338 · IC 565 | 17:13 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4h09 | 21:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 619 | 18:57 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 22:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 608 · IC 567 | 19:03 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4h18 | 23:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Os 7065 · Sp 1941 · R 671 | 22:53 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 7h17 | 6:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Karlovy Vary to Prague run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 23:57 |
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The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
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Moderate for Europe. Beer, casual meals and public transport are good value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more than in many Central European cities.
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlovy Vary to Prague 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 Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlovy Vary to Prague trains use the Karlovy Vary nádraží to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Hostivice nádraží. Use this guide to compare Karlovy Vary and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
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