There are 4 ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest by train, bus, or car
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Train via Klatovy
best- Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic
- Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Klatovytrain 760 / ...
- Take the train from Klatovy to Zelezna Ruda-Alzbetintrain Re / ...
6h 13m€41–96Drive 171.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forestcar 171.8 km
2h 50m€27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Karlovy Vary to Marktredwitz stationbus 068
- Take the bus from Marktredwitz station to Regensburg central train stationbus
- Take the bus from Regensburg Hbf to Straubingbus
7h 24mTrain
- Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Zelezna Ruda-Alzbetintrain 768 / ...
6h 32m€42–96
Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Prünst via Marktredwitz station, Regensburg Hbf, Straubing and Deggendorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Ruhmannsfelden via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, Klatovy, Bayerisch Eisenstein and Gotteszell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Karlovy Vary and Bohemian Forest is 294 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest without a car is to train via Klatovy which takes 6h 13m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest, including transfers.
Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest is to train via Klatovy which takes 6h 13m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Karlovy Vary, Czechia and Bohemian Forest, Germany?
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Ruhmannsfelden via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, Klatovy, Zelezna Ruda-Alzbetin, Bayerisch Eisenstein, and Gotteszell in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlovy Vary to Prünst via Marktredwitz station, Regensburg central train station, Regensburg Hbf, Straubing, and Deggendorf Hbf in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Karlovy Vary to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Klatovy
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Klatovy to Zelezna Ruda-Alzbetin
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Karlovy Vary to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Zelezna Ruda-Alzbetin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Marktredwitz station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marktredwitz station to Regensburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Marktredwitz station to Regensburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- DB Bus
- Phone
- +49 8191 940270
- [email protected]
- Website
- deu.mobil GmbH
Bus from Regensburg Hbf to Straubing
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- deu.mobil GmbH
- [email protected]
- Website
- DB SEV GmbH
Bus from Regensburg Hbf to Straubing
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- DB SEV GmbH
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More Questions & Answers
Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marktredwitz station.
Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Karlovy Vary to Bohemian Forest.
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