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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
£81
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary you need to make at least 3 changes.
ICE 602 · R 3003 · R 20877 · Sp 1664
ICE 600 · R 3005 · R 20879 · Sp 1666
ICE 506 · R 3009 · R 20883 · Os 7309
ICE 502 · R 3013 · R 20887 · Os 17213
R 4982 · R 3001 · R 20875 · Os 7307
R 4984 · R 3402 · R 3825 · R 20876
R 4982 · R 3400 · R 3823 · R 20874
R 4990 · R 3408 · R 3831 · R 20882
ICE 602 · R 3003 · R 20877 · Sp 1664
ICE 600 · R 3005 · R 20879 · Sp 1666Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 156 km
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£51 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 600 · R 3005 · R 20879 · Sp 1666 | On time 10:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h26 | 15:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 508 · R 3007 · R 20881 · Sp 1668 | On time 12:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h26 | 17:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3 changes | |
R 4990 · R 3408 · R 3831 · R 20882 | 13:40 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h15 | 18:55 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 506 · R 3009 · R 20883 · Os 7309 | On time 14:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h18 | 20:23 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 20 August | |||||
R 4982 · R 3001 · R 20875 · Os 7307 | 5:42 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h43 | 12:25 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3 changes | |
R 4982 · R 3400 · R 3823 · R 20874 | 5:42 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h13 | 10:55 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
R 4984 · R 3402 · R 3825 · R 20876 | 7:40 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h45 | 12:25 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 602 · R 3003 · R 20877 · Sp 1664 | On time 8:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h26 | 13:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 23:11 |
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Best time to book 21 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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Karlovy Vary trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Karlovy Vary nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Karlovy Vary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg 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: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz.
Nürnberg Rothenburger Str. has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str..
ATMs are available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str..
Available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str..
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, 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.
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.
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