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Three ways to Travel from Karlovy Vary to Budapest

Composite routes from Karlovy Vary to Budapest

Cheapest
6 h 17 min
Car
653 km.
from $35
Other
6 h 55 min
Bus
718 km.
from €40.10
6 h 17 min
Rideshare
653 km.
from $8.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$38.17–$407.12
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.80–$547.07

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$547.07

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$458.01
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$508.90

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Pražská integrovaná doprava

Phone:
+420 234 704 560
Email:
Website:
pid.cz/en/
Bus from Karlovy Vary,Mlékárna to Zličín
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$1.40–$2.04

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$69.97

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Cheb to Nuernberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$89.06
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$40.71
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$52.16
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.72
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$55.98

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Email:
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Karlovy Vary to Praha
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$48.35
Train from Karlovy Vary to Cheb
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.33–$10.81
Train from Cheb to Nuernberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$31.81
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$82.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest is to bus via Řepy which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest is to bus and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $41.30 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlovy Vary and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlovy Vary to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karlovy Vary and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Karlovy Vary to Budapest?

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Budapest is 612 km. The road distance is 654.5 km.

How do I travel from Karlovy Vary to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $39.13 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlovy Vary to Budapest bus from?

Karlovy Vary to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlovy Vary station.

Where do I catch the Karlovy Vary to Budapest train from?

Karlovy Vary to Budapest train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.

Train or bus from Karlovy Vary to Budapest?

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Budapest is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $39.13 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $38.04 - $119.57 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Budapest bus arrive?

Karlovy Vary to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Budapest train arrive?

Karlovy Vary to Budapest train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Karlovy Vary to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovy Vary to Budapest is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Karlovy Vary to Budapest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlovy Vary to Budapest?

Book your Karlovy Vary to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7058+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $20.55 per night.
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