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There are 4 ways to get from Ulm to Karlovy Vary by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Donauwörth

    best
    1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Chebtrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain train Re / ...
    6h 21m
    Kč 1,618–2,428

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ulm to Munich central bus stationbus bus N91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Marktredwitz stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marktredwitz station to Karlovy Varybus bus 068
    8h 32m
    Kč 963–1,517

  3. Drive  340.5 km

    1. Drive from Ulm to Karlovy Varycar car 340.5 km
    3h 55m
    Kč 1,491–2,154

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Aalen, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rs5
    2. Take the train from Aalen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Chebtrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain train Re / ...
    7h 32m
    Kč 1,447–5,694

Ulm to Karlovy Vary by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
TicketKč 1,618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Karlovy Vary, Czechia?

You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Karlovy Vary via Donauwoerth, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Cheb in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Karlovy Vary via Munich central bus station and Marktredwitz station in around 8h 32m.

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