The average train between Edinburgh and Karlovy Vary takes 22h 52m and the fastest train takes 22h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 8:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 22h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 3m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
Edinburgh to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Edinburgh to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Karlovy Vary is 1,242.9 km. The road distance is 1,823 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Karlovy Vary via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 17h 13m.