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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Karlovy Vary takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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.

12h 56m
Duration
865 km
Distance
Kč 4,111
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Budapest to Karlovy Vary train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)15h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 35m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 32m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)11h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 35m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 32m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)11h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)11h • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 32m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)10h 36m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)11h • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 32m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 35m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)16h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 35m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 32m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)11h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 35m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)agilisČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 32m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)10h 36m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)České dráhy (ČD)11h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest 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.

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  • Distance: 865.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Karlovy Vary, Czechia?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Karlovy Vary via Wien Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 10h 14m.

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