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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 28 Oct
£9
Average ticket price on 28 Oct
£29
Fastest journey on 28 Oct
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 28 Oct
3 h 30 m
Trains on 28 Oct
17
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 £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Wed 28 Oct, we found 17 trains from Prague to Karlovy Vary, including 11 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 618
R 610
R 608
EC 362 · Sp 1680
EC 352 · Sp 1670
R 614
R 612
R 610
R 616
R 608Trains from Prague to Karlovy Vary run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 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 14m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 3:08 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Prague to Karlovy Vary.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Karlovy Vary trains for today, Tuesday 27 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 456 · R 620 | Delayed 2:14 3:14Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h47 | 7:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
R 618 | 5:26 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 9:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 618 | 5:26 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 9:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 362 · Sp 1660 | 5:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h56 | 9:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
R 616 | 7:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 11:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 616 | 7:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 11:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 564 · Os 7307 | 8:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h50 | 12:25 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
R 614 | 9:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 13:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 614 | 9:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 13:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 358 · Sp 1664 | 9:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h56 | 13:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 512 · Os 7011 | 10:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h55 | 14:30 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
R 612 | 11:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 15:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 612 | 11:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 15:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 356 · Sp 1666 | 11:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h56 | 15:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 176 · Sp 1946 · Os 7060 | On time 12:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 16:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
rj 176 · Sp 1946 · Os 7060 | 12:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h35 | 16:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 562 · Os 7007 | 12:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h55 | 16:30 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
R 610 | 13:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 17:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 610 | 13:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 17:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 354 · Sp 1668 | 13:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h56 | 17:31 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
R 686 · Sp 1948 · Os 7062 | 13:47 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h19 | 18:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 560 · Os 7009 | 14:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h48 | 18:23 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 174 · Sp 1948 · Os 7062 | On time 14:41 Prague-Holešovice | 3h25 | 18:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
rj 174 · Sp 1948 · Os 7062 | 14:41 Prague-Holešovice | 3h25 | 18:06 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 608 | 15:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 19:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 608 | 15:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h30 | 19:01 Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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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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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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