The average train between Heidelberg and Karlovy Vary takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Frankfurt station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Cheb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Heidelberg to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Karlovy Vary is 313.6 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlovy Vary via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 7h 22m.