The average train between Essen and Karlovy Vary takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 5:53 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen 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 Essen to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Essen to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Essen to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and České dráhy (ČD).
The distance between Essen and Karlovy Vary is 433.1 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Karlovy Vary via Nürnberg Hbf and Cheb in around 8h 1m.