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Ten ways to Travel from Karlovy Vary to Zurich

Composite routes from Karlovy Vary to Zurich

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Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
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 Marktredwitz
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from Marktredwitz station to Munich
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$35.62
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$43.26

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$24.17

Nobless Line

Phone:
+420 602 333 369
Website:
noblessline.cz/
Bus from Plzeň to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.73

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$330.79

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$597.96
Plane from Dresden Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,399.49

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$597.96
Plane from Dresden Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,272.26

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$30.53

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.99–$40.71

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.58–$5.22

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
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$43.26
Train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Singen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$59.80
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.71–$76.34
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.99–$52.16

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.63–$9.54

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
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 Munich central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.63–$33.08
Bus from Plzeň to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$40.71–$62.34

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.45–$31.81

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a week

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$62.34

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
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 Karlovy Vary to Usti
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$26.72
Train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.00–$17.81
Train from Karlovy Vary to Plzen-Jizni
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$31.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Zurich is to bus which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Zurich is to bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlovy Vary and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlovy Vary to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Marktredwitz station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Karlovy Vary and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Zürich HB via Cheb, Nürnberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Karlovy Vary to Zurich?

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Zurich is 648 km. The road distance is 611.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Karlovy Vary to Zurich, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Karlovy Vary to Zurich?

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Zurich is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Zurich bus arrive?

Karlovy Vary to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marktredwitz station.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Zurich train arrive?

Karlovy Vary to Zurich train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), arrive at Cheb station.

Can I drive from Karlovy Vary to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovy Vary to Zurich is 612 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Karlovy Vary to Zurich.

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

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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