The average train between Potsdam and Karlovy Vary takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam 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 twice daily between Potsdam and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 10:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Potsdam 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 Potsdam to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Ústí nad Labem hl.n.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Potsdam to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Potsdam to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Danish Railways (DSB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Potsdam and Karlovy Vary is 241.2 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Karlovy Vary via Berlin Hbf and Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi in around 7h 32m.