The average train between Salzburg and Karlovy Vary takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Salzburg to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Salzburg to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Karlovy Vary is 270.9 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlovy Vary via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 6h 52m.