1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£66
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£77
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 57 m
Trains on 17 Sept
12
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich 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 Munich to Karlovy Vary will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
To travel from Munich to Karlovy Vary you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 1604 · 3457 · 5283 · Os 7307
ICE 1600 · 3465 · 5287 · Sp 1666
4860 · R 619+
20882
4856 · Os 7011+
20878
4858 · Os 7007+
20880
5293 · Sp 1672+
79863
4856 · Os 7011+
20878
4858 · Os 7007+
20880
ICE 1600 · 3465 · 5287 · Sp 1666
ICE 1508 · 3469 · 5289 · Sp 1668Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £171.
Distance: 251 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£51 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £171 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Karlovy Vary:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Karlovy Vary costing on average £51.
A coach is £147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Karlovy Vary costing on average £171.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 20m.
Flight takes on average 7h 39m.
Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.86. The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Karlovy Vary trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4852 · R 611+ 20874 | 5:42 Munich Hbf | 5h13 | 10:55 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 1604 · 3457 · 5283 · Os 7307 | On time 6:19 Munich Hbf | 6h06 | 12:25 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
4854 · R 613+ 20876 | 7:40 Munich Hbf | 5h15 | 12:55 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 1602 · 3461 · 5285 · Sp 1664 | On time 8:21 Munich Hbf | 5h10 | 13:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
4856 · Os 7011+ 20878 | 9:40 Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 14:30 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 1600 · 3465 · 5287 · Sp 1666 | On time 10:22 Munich Hbf | 5h09 | 15:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
4858 · Os 7007+ 20880 | 11:40 Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 16:30 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 1508 · 3469 · 5289 · Sp 1668 | On time 12:21 Munich Hbf | 5h10 | 17:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
4860 · R 619+ 20882 | 13:40 Munich Hbf | 5h15 | 18:55 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
3496 · 5291 · Os 7309+ 361 | 14:44 Munich Hbf | 5h39 | 20:23 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3 changes | |
5293 · Sp 1672+ 79863 | 16:44 Munich Hbf | 4h47 | 21:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
4864 · Os 7027+ 20890 | 17:40 Munich Hbf | 6h14 | 23:54 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Munich to Karlovy Vary run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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 Munich to Karlovy Vary trains use the München Hbf to Karlovy Vary nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží. Use this guide to compare Munich and Karlovy Vary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf 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: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke 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: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
München Karlsplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at München Karlsplatz.
Ticket office support is available at München Karlsplatz. Information desks are available at München Karlsplatz.
Luggage storage is available at München Karlsplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Karlsplatz.
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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