How to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Karlovy Vary

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Karlovy Vary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 338 miles (544 km)

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Flight

$48

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$43

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$128

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10h 53m

Average total duration

10h 23m

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30m

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10h 5m

Average total duration

9h 35m

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4h 44m

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1h 44m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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from Budapest to Karlovy Vary

How to get from Budapest to Karlovy Vary by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Ryanair
    2:30 PM1h15
    Budapest
    3:45 PMKarlovy Vary
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ryanair
    2:30 PM1h15
    Budapest
    3:45 PMKarlovy Vary
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair
    2:30 PM1h15
    Budapest
    3:45 PMKarlovy Vary
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • LOT Polish Airlines
    11:55 AM19h55
    Budapest
    7:50 AMKarlovy Vary
    $3191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary

Travel to Karlovy Vary easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Karlovy Vary.

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There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Karlovy Vary including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:

A flight is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average $33 (€27).

A flight is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Karlovy Vary costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Karlovy Vary take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

Train takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is approximately 338 miles (544 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Karlovy Vary is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Karlovy Vary as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Deli and arrive in Karlovy Vary, nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Karlovy Vary, Dolní Nádraží.
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Karlovy Vary, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlovy Vary by bus.
  • Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlovy Vary by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa to go to Karlovy Vary by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Budapest to Karlovy Vary:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Karlovy Vary often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Berlin, Dresden, Plzeň. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlovy Vary and these popular destinations at a great price.

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