Essen to Karlovy Vary Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Karlovy Vary takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

9h 17m
Duration: 685 km
Distance: Kč 3,312
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Chebtrain
Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain Re / ...

8h 6m

Kč 2,777–7,516

Essen to Karlovy Vary train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:22 PM
8h 30m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:31 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:22 PM
8h 30m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:31 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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