The average train between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Karlovy Vary takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 every 3 hours between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rothenburg ob der Tauber is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Dombühl and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg ob der Tauber station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dombühl station.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Bayern GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Karlovy Vary is 215.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a bus from Rothenburg Schlachthof to Karlovy Vary via Dombühl, Dombühl, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 5h 55m.