How to get from Prague to Karlovy Vary
- 113 km as the crow flies
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 30m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 113 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
113 km
Prague to Karlovy Vary: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Karlovy Varybus
FlixBus·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departures from Prague to Karlovy Vary
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 17:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 07:00 | 17:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Karlovy Vary works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Karlovy Vary, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €8 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Karlovy Vary: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Karlovy Vary?
The most useful route takes about 1h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Prague to Karlovy Vary?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 17:00, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Karlovy Vary?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 17:00.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Karlovy Vary leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Karlovy Vary from Prague?
About 113 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Karlovy Vary cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €8. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Karlovy Vary?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Prague to Karlovy Vary without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Karlovy Vary?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026