There are 4 ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Karlovy Vary to Chemnitz central bus stationbus 910
- Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
3h 55m€23–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlovy Vary to Chemnitz central bus stationbus 910
- Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus 182
4h 30m€15–24Train
- Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Johanngeorgenstadttrain Re
- Take the train from Johanngeorgenstadt, Bahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Markttrain S5x / ...
4h 41m€33–145Drive 167.4 km
- Drive from Karlovy Vary to Leipzigcar 167.4 km
2h 1m€32–46
Karlovy Vary to Leipzig by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Leipzig Markt via Johanngeorgenstadt, Bahnhof and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Karlovy Vary and Leipzig is 169 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.
The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig, including transfers.
Karlovy Vary to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Leipzig train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Karlovy Vary, Czechia and Leipzig, Germany?
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig Markt via Johanngeorgenstadt, Bahnhof and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig central train station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Karlovy Vary to Johanngeorgenstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Johanngeorgenstadt, Bahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Chemnitz central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Chemnitz central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Karlovy Vary to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.
Karlovy Vary to Leipzig train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Johanngeorgenstadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlovy Vary to Leipzig is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Karlovy Vary to Leipzig.
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