How to get to Karlovy Vary from Budapest

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Compare coach, train and flight for Budapest to Karlovy Vary

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £371.

Distance: 544 km

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£73

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£48

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£371

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£124

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10h 58m

Average total duration

10h 28m

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30m

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10h 9m

Average total duration

9h 39m

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5h 11m

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3h 11m

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2h 0m

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6h 42m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary

Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Karlovy Vary, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:

A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average £73.

A coach is £324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average £371.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Coach takes on average 10h 9m.

Train takes on average 10h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Karlovy Vary including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £51. The journey takes 10h 28m versus 6h 42m 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.

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from Budapest to Karlovy Vary

How to get to Karlovy Vary from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • České dráhyEC 130 · rj 252 · R 608
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • České dráhyEC 130 · rj 252 · R 608
    2 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 change

Other options

  • České dráhyEC 278 · rj 172 · Sp 1950 · Os 7012
    3 changes
  • České dráhyrj 174 · Sp 1948 · Os 7062
    2 changes
  • České dráhyrj 174 · R 608
    1 change
  • RegioJet a.s.(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
    1 change
  • RegioJet a.s.(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
    1 change
  • RegioJet a.s.(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)
    1 change

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FAQs: Budapest to Karlovy Vary

Travel to Karlovy Vary easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Karlovy Vary.

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There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Karlovy Vary including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:

A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average £73.

A coach is £324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average £371.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Coach takes on average 10h 9m.

Train takes on average 10h 58m.

The Budapest to Karlovy Vary distance is approximately 544 km.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 26 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Nyugati and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, TAP Portugal, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air to go to Karlovy Vary by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Dresden, Berlin, Plzeň. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlovy Vary and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Budapest to Karlovy Vary, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Karlovy Vary, you can attend the renowned Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, explore the therapeutic mineral waters at the Hot Spring Colonnade, and enjoy panoramic views from the Diana Observation Tower via funicular. Discover the cultural scene by attending concerts at the Mill Colonnade and visiting the Karlovy Vary Art Gallery. Don't miss the grand Mill Colonnade, the Baroque Church of St. Mary Magdalene, and the Jan Becher Museum, which is dedicated to the famous Becherovka herbal liqueur. Explore the Karlovy Vary Museum to delve into the region's rich history and culture.
A stay of two to three days in Karlovy Vary is ideal to explore its famous hot springs, visit the Moser Glass Museum, and stroll through the picturesque spa town.

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