The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlovy Vary to Prague
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlovy Vary to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlovy Vary to Prague will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Karlovy Vary for Prague every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
R 611
R 616 · IC 561
R 618 · IC 559
R 609
R 613
R 611
R 609
R 613
R 616 · IC 561
R 618 · IC 559Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Karlovy Vary to Prague
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Karlovy Vary to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 112 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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$14 Average Price | $9 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Karlovy Vary to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlovy Vary to Prague trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 609 | 7:57 am Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 11:25 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 618 · IC 559 | 8:03 am Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4h18 | 12:21 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 611 | 9:57 am Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 1:25 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
R 616 · IC 561 | 10:03 am Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 4h18 | 2:21 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 613 | 11:57 am Karlovy Vary, nádraží | 3h28 | 3:25 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect |
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Overview: Train from Karlovy Vary to Prague
Trains from Karlovy Vary to Prague run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 but you can travel from only $4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 00:49 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: České dráhy from Karlovy Vary to Prague trainsČeské dráhy trains will get you between Karlovy Vary and Prague from $4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Karlovy Vary to Prague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlovy Vary to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Karlovy Vary, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary-Dvory nádraží and Karlovy Vary dolní nádraží. When arriving in Prague, you can end your journey in train stations like Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague-Holešovice and Praha-Kačerov.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Karlovy Vary, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Prague hlavní nádraží, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlovy Vary and Prague
- Ramps.
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
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