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Two ways to Travel from Karlovy Vary to Žilina

Composite routes from Karlovy Vary to Žilina

Cheapest
5 h 50 min
Car
539 km.
from $29
Other
5 h 50 min
Rideshare
539 km.
from $7.03

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.53–$305.34
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.35–$229.01

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$521.63
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$394.40
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$407.12

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.71–$57.25
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$33.08

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Email:
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.27–$10.81

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

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$108.14

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$66.16
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$36.90
Train from Kosice to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$40.71
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$13.99

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:
$20.36–$49.62

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27
Train from Kosice to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81

LEO Express

Phone:
+420 220 311 700
Email:
Website:
leoexpress.com/de
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$62.34

Ukrainian Railways (UZ)

Phone:
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Email:
Website:
uz.gov.ua/en/
Train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Cadca
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$62.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Žilina is to bus and train via Cadca Mesto which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Žilina is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlovy Vary and Žilina?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlovy Vary to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Žilina via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karlovy Vary and Žilina?

No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Zilina via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Karlovy Vary to Žilina?

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Žilina is 588 km. The road distance is 550.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Žilina without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 1m and costs $23.91 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Karlovy Vary to Žilina, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Karlovy Vary to Žilina?

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Žilina is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $42.39 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $141.30 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Žilina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Žilina train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlovy Vary to Žilina?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovy Vary to Žilina is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Karlovy Vary to Žilina.

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

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

Where can I stay near Žilina?

There are 467+ hotels available in Žilina. Prices start at $36.05 per night.
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