The average train between Basel and Karlovy Vary takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Karlovy Vary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Karlovy Vary? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Frankfurt station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Cheb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
Basel to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
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The distance between Basel and Karlovy Vary is 488.1 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlovy Vary via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 9h 2m.