The average train between Karlovy Vary and Bern takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlovy Vary to Bern. 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 Karlovy Vary and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlovy Vary is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Bern at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheb and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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14h 4m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlovy Vary to Bern? 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 Karlovy Vary to Bern. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary station and arriving at Bern station via Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Karlovy Vary to Bern train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Bern train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Karlovy Vary to Bern train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Karlovy Vary and Bern is 540.6 km. The road distance is 856 km.
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Bern via Cheb, Marktredwitz, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 11h 25m.