The average train between Cologne and Karlovy Vary takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Nürnberg Hbf station and Cheb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Cologne to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
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The distance between Cologne and Karlovy Vary is 425.1 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Karlovy Vary via Nürnberg Hbf and Cheb in around 7h 11m.