The average train between Cologne and Karlovy Vary takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Cologne to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Karlovy Vary is 425.1 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Karlovy Vary via Nürnberg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 7h 1m.