The average train between Mainz and Karlovy Vary takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Mainz 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 6 times a week between Mainz and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 42m • 2 changes

5h 49m • 2 changes

5h 49m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Nürnberg Hbf station and Cheb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Mainz to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
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The distance between Mainz and Karlovy Vary is 328.6 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlovy Vary via Nürnberg Hbf and Cheb in around 6h 31m.