The average train between Ljubljana and Karlovy Vary takes 19h 12m and the fastest train takes 17h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Ljubljana 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 once daily between Ljubljana and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 3:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ljubljana is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 19h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
Ljubljana to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Ljubljana station.
Ljubljana to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Ljubljana to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Slovenske železnice (SŽ), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Ljubljana and Karlovy Vary is 480.5 km. The road distance is 780 km.
You can take a train from Ljubljana to Karlovy Vary via Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 12h 39m.