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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 on 12 Sept
£48
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£48
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
3 h 30 m
Trains on 12 Sept
8
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague 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 Prague to Karlovy Vary will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 8 trains from Prague to Karlovy Vary, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 30 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.
R 612
R 614
R 608
R 610
R 618
R 612
R 614
R 608
R 610
R 616Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Prague to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 112 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Karlovy Vary:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Karlovy Vary costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 1h 28m 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.
Direct services run with České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD).
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 Prague to Karlovy Vary trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 174 · Sp 1948 · Os 7062 | Delayed 13:24 14:41Prague-Holešovice | 3h25 | 18:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 608 | 15:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 19:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 172 · Sp 1950 · Os 7012 | On time 16:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 20:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 606 | 17:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 21:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
R 618 | 5:26 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 9:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 616 | 7:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 11:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 614 | 9:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 13:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 612 | 11:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 15:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 610 | 13:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 17:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Prague to Karlovy Vary run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:08, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 3:08 |
Last train 23:54 |
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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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Karlovy Vary, nádraží -> Tržnice, Karlovy Vary
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Karlovy Vary trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Karlovy Vary nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží. Use this guide to compare Prague and Karlovy Vary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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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