The average train between Karlovy Vary and Žatec takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlovy Vary to Žatec. 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 Karlovy Vary and Žatec. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlovy Vary is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Žatec at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Žatec. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary station and arriving at Žatec station via Chomutov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Karlovy Vary to Žatec train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Žatec train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Zatec station.
The distance between Karlovy Vary and Žatec is 49.1 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Zatec via Chomutov in around 2h 16m.