What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary is to bus and train which costs 1 900 Kč - 3 000 Kč and takes 17h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary is to fly and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs 1 700 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Karlovy Vary?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Karlovy Vary via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Karlovy Vary?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Karlovy Vary via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Nürnberg Hbf and Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

The distance between Lyon and Karlovy Vary is 979 km. The road distance is 952.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Karlovy Vary without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs 4 400 Kč - 7 500 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Karlovy Vary bus from?

Lyon to Karlovy Vary bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Karlovy Vary train from?

Lyon to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

The best way to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs 4 400 Kč - 7 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2 700 Kč - 4 100 Kč and takes 19h 51m.

Where does the Lyon to Karlovy Vary bus arrive?

Lyon to Karlovy Vary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Lyon to Karlovy Vary train arrive?

Lyon to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Karlovy Vary is 953 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Lyon to Karlovy Vary.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

Book your Lyon to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Karlovy Vary?

Book your Lyon to Karlovy Vary bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Karlovy Vary?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Karlovy Vary.

Lyon to Karlovy Vary - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary by plane, bus, train (TGV), 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.

Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane LYS - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus
6h 45m
Kč 1,769–5,669
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Chebtrain
4. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain Re / ...
12h 58m
Kč 4,466–7,268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Pilsen Central Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Karlovy Varytrain Sc / ...
17h 44m
Kč 1,911–2,967
Drive 952.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Karlovy Varycar 952.7 km
9h 11m
Kč 4,353–6,288
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane GVA - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus
8h 35m
Kč 2,554–7,125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N1315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Karlovy Varybus 854
19h 51m
Kč 2,726–4,020

Lyon to Karlovy Vary by train and foot

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12h 58mAverage Duration

Kč 4,466Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Karlovy Vary.

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Distance: 978.8 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Karlovy Vary, Czechia?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlovy Vary via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Nürnberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Karlovy Vary via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 19h 51m.

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