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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Karlovy Vary by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Prague

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    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Rj
    2. Take the bus from Prague to Karlovy Varybus bus 854
    9h 15m
    Kč 897–1,215

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Praguebus bus 260 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus bus RegioJet 141103
    10h 44m
    Kč 1,355–2,102

  3. Drive  654.4 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Karlovy Varycar car 654.4 km
    6h
    Kč 2,529–3,652

  4. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane BUD - PRG
    2. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 8m
    Kč 1,214–4,330

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Praha hl.n.train train rj 272 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus bus RegioJet 141103
    10h 4m
    Kč 952–1,650

  6. Train via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain train Re2
    4. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain train Re / ...
    10h 41m
    Kč 2,822–9,024

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Rj
    2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Karlovy Varytrain train Re / ...
    11h 23m
    Kč 1,188–1,535

  8. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane VIE - PRG
    3. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 12m
    Kč 2,317–7,334

  9. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane BUD - NUE
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Chebtrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain train
    8h 1m
    Kč 2,554–9,700

Budapest to Karlovy Vary by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
TicketKč 897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Karlovy Vary, Czechia?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Station via Prague, Hlavní nádraží, Václav Havel Airport T1, and Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Karlovy Vary via Wien Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 10h 41m.

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