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How to get fromVienna to Karlovy Varyby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Rj / ...
    2. Take the bus from Prague to Karlovy Varybus bus 854
    6h 25m
    Kč 695–2,480

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus bus 060 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Karlovy Varybus bus 854
    6h 46m
    Kč 909–1,350

  3. Drive  421.4 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Karlovy Varycar car 421.4 km
    4h 46m
    Kč 1,654–2,389

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane VIE - PRG
    2. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy Vary Trznice Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 35m
    Kč 2,067–5,986

  5. Train via Regensburg

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain train Re2
    3. Take the train from Cheb to Karlovy Varytrain train Re / ...
    7h 17m
    Kč 2,172–5,061

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Rj / ...
    2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Karlovy Varytrain train Re / ...
    8h 43m
    Kč 976–2,800

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Wien Hbf to Praha ÚAN Florencshuttle bus Eurobusways
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Karlovy Varybus bus 854
    6h 26m
    Kč 1,487–2,060

Vienna to Karlovy Vary by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
TicketKč 695Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Karlovy Vary via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Karlovy Vary via Regensburg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 7h 17m.

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