4h 45mTotal estimate
~€12–40Rough fare per person
Train to Chemnitz
Berlin → Chemnitz · about 2h 35m · ~€7–25
Bus to Karlovy Vary
Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary · about 1h 55m · ~€5–15
Berlin → Karlovy Vary
Germany to Czechia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Berlin?
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About the trip from Berlin to Karlovy Vary
Berlin (Germany) and Karlovy Vary (Czechia) are 257 km (160 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Chemnitz: about 4h 45m door to door with 1 change, for ~€12–40 per person. The fastest route, by train and flight via Dresden, takes about 4h 35m (~€27–85). No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Berlin to Chemnitz: about 2h 35m, 191 km, ~€7–25
- Bus from Chemnitz to Karlovy Vary: about 1h 55m, 67 km, ~€5–15
Every route we know
- Train + Bus, via Chemnitz: about 4h 45m, 1 change, ~€12–40
- Train + Flight, via Dresden: about 4h 35m, 1 change, ~€27–85
- Train + Bus, via Leipzig and Chemnitz: about 4h 40m, 2 changes, ~€13–45
- Bus, direct: about 7h, no changes, ~€10–30
- Flight + Bus, via Prague: about 5h 10m, 1 change, ~€31–95
- Flight + Train + Bus, via Nuremberg and Marktredwitz: about 6h 25m, 2 changes, ~€39–120
Questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Karlovy Vary?
About 4h 45m door to door by train and bus, via Chemnitz, including time for changes. The fastest route takes about 4h 35m.
How much does it cost to travel from Berlin to Karlovy Vary?
~€12–40 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct bus from Berlin to Karlovy Vary?
Yes, a direct bus takes about 7h and costs ~€10–30.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.