The average train between Zurich and Karlovy Vary takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Singen station, Hauptbahnhof station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Cheb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
Zurich to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
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The distance between Zurich and Karlovy Vary is 449 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Karlovy Vary via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, Nürnberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 10h 23m.