How to get to Karlovy Vary from Plzeň

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Compare train and coach for Plzeň to Karlovy Vary

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £21.

Distance: 65 km

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£10

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Cheapest

£21

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£12

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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30m

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1h 8m

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The cheapest way to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is a train with an average price of £10.

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

A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plzeň and Karlovy Vary including taking a train and coach.
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 £10 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 8m 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 Plzeň to Karlovy Vary

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

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bus

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

  • ams_sladek421305
    20:081h12
    Plzeň, Severka
    21:20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • ams_sladek421305
    20:081h12
    Plzeň, Severka
    21:20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • ams_sladek421305
    20:081h12
    Plzeň, Severka
    21:20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Autobusy VKJ440080
    13:551h20
    Plzeň, Severka
    15:15Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • ams_sladek421305
    20:001h20
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    21:20Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Autobusy VKJ440080
    13:451h30
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    15:15Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží
    £41One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Plzeň 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 Plzeň to Karlovy Vary.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plzeň and Karlovy Vary including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is a train with an average price of £10.

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

A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 53m.

The Plzeň to Karlovy Vary distance is approximately 65 km.
The average frequency per day from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary:
  • Trains mostly depart from Plzen hl.n. and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Autobusy VKJ, Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary to go to Karlovy Vary by coach.
  • Travel with České dráhy to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with Autobusy VKJ, Dopravní Podnik Karlovy Vary.
  • 2 direct trains per day with České dráhy.
Omio customers who travel from Plzeň to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Dresden, Berlin, Cheb. 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 Plzeň to Karlovy Vary, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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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