Rome2Rio

How to get fromSalzburg to Karlovy Varyby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Karlovy Vary

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Salzburg to Karlovy Vary by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain train Re / ...
    6h 52m
    Kč 2,136–10,178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Marktredwitz stationbus bus 1304A
    2. Take the bus from Marktredwitz station to Karlovy Varybus bus 068 / ...
    9h 16m
    Kč 997–1,714

  3. Drive 327.9 km

    1. Drive from Salzburg to Karlovy Varycar car 327.9 km
    4h 40m
    Kč 1,274–1,840

  4. Train to Munich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane MUC - PRG
    3. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 35m
    Kč 3,133–8,321

  5. Train via České Budějovice

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Ceske Budejovicetrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain train 624 / ...
    4. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Karlovy Varytrain train Sc
    9h 32m
    Kč 1,807–3,637

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Freilassing to Mühldorftrain train
    2. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshuttrain train
    3. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Karlovy Varytrain train Sc
    10h 49m
    Kč 2,860–8,401

  7. Fly from Salzburg Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane SZG - PRG
    2. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 9m
    Kč 3,584–8,480

Salzburg to Karlovy Vary by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
TicketKč 2,136Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Karlovy Vary.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 518.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Karlovy Vary, Czechia?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlovy Vary via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Karlovy Vary via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, and Marktredwitz station in around 9h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Czechia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers