Transfer from Prague Airport to Karlovy Vary
To get from Prague Airport to Karlovy Vary, you have several options:
1. Private transfer or taxi with CZtransfer
— Journey time: about 1.5–2 hours.
— Price: fixed CZtransfer rates range from 2,000 to 4,000 Czech crowns (about €80–160) depending on the company and the class of vehicle.
— Advantages: this is the most convenient way, especially if you are travelling with luggage or in a group. A CZtransfer driver will meet you at the airport and take you to Karlovy Vary with no changes along the way.
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Our company CZtransfer also helps those travelling with animals. If you need to travel by taxi with a pet, no special documents are required — we are happy to provide a CZtransfer ride with your pets and will deliver you safely to your hotel. When providing transfers with animals over long distances, our drivers may ask you to place the animal in a carrier or a bag.
2. Bus
— Journey time: about 2.5–3 hours.
— Route: there are no direct buses from the airport to Karlovy Vary. First you need to get from the airport to Florenc (Prague’s central bus station):
— From Prague Airport: take bus No. 119 to the Nádraží Veleslavín metro station, then change to the metro (line A) to Můstek and transfer to line B to Florenc.
— Then take a bus from Florenc to Karlovy Vary (bus companies RegioJet or FlixBus).
— Price: a bus ticket costs around 150–300 Czech crowns (€6–12).
— Advantages: this is the budget option, but it involves changes.
3. Car rental
— Journey time: about 2 hours.
— Advantages: convenient if you want to stay mobile in Karlovy Vary. Car rental is available right at the airport, with CZtransfer.
— Disadvantages: you need to factor in the cost of the rental, fuel and parking.
4. Train
— Route: first you need to reach Prague main railway station (Hlavní nádraží). You can do this by bus No. 119 and the metro (line A to Můstek, then change to line C to Hlavní nádraží).
— From there, trains run to Karlovy Vary. A change is usually required at Ústí nad Labem or Chomutov.
— Journey time: about 3–3.5 hours with changes.
— Price: around 200–400 Czech crowns (€8–16).
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The fastest and most comfortable option is a private CZtransfer transfer or a car rental with CZtransfer, while the most economical way is the bus.
There are several options for a transfer from Prague Airport to Karlovy Vary:
1. Private transfer: This is the most convenient and fastest way to get from Prague Airport to Karlovy Vary. The taxi and transfer service from CZtransfer is a fixed-price service with comfortable cars and drivers who speak several languages.
To book, fill in the form on the website or call +420 773 477 799 (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram). You will be given an experienced, courteous driver who will always help with your suitcases and answer any questions, along with a clean car in good condition.
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The road from Prague to Karlovy Vary passes through picturesque parts of the Czech Republic and crosses several important transport routes. The main route looks as follows:
1. Leaving Prague:
— You start the journey from the airport or the centre of Prague, driving along the D6 motorway (formerly R6), which heads west. The road is well maintained and fast.
2. Passing through towns and villages:
— On the way from Prague to Karlovy Vary you pass towns and villages such as:
— Kladno — a large industrial town west of Prague.
— Nové Strašecí — small settlements along the route.
— Rakovník — a town with historic buildings and ancient churches.
— Lubenec — another small town on the way.
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3. Landscapes:
— The whole route runs through countryside with fields, forests and hills. As you approach Karlovy Vary the landscape becomes hillier and greener, which gives the drive its picturesque character.
4. Arriving in Karlovy Vary:
— The road ends in the centre of Karlovy Vary, famous for its spas and mineral springs.
The total length of the route is about 125 km, and by car the journey takes approximately 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Karlovy Vary is one of the best-known spa towns in the Czech Republic, famous for its mineral springs, beautiful architecture and rich history. Here are the main sights worth visiting:
1. The colonnades (Kolonády)
— The Mill Colonnade (Mlýnská kolonáda): one of the most famous buildings in Karlovy Vary, built in the neo-Renaissance style. Several mineral springs are located here.
— The Park Colonnade (Sadová kolonáda): a small but elegant colonnade surrounded by greenery, built in the Art Nouveau style.
— The Hot Spring Colonnade (Vřídelní kolonáda): home to the most powerful spring — the Geyser (Vřídlo), which shoots water up to 12 metres high.
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2. The Vřídlo spring
— This is the most famous and most powerful mineral spring in Karlovy Vary. Its water reaches a temperature of up to 73°C. It is located in the Hot Spring Colonnade, and its steaming jets of water are one of the town’s calling cards.
3. The Church of St Mary Magdalene (Kostel sv. Máří Magdalény)
— A Baroque church built in 1737, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in the Czech Republic. It stands close to the Hot Spring Colonnade and is an important religious centre of the town.
4. Grandhotel Pupp
— This luxurious historic hotel is a symbol of Karlovy Vary and the venue for many important events, including the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The hotel’s architectural ensemble deserves attention.
5. The embankment of the Teplá river
— Beautiful pedestrian paths run along the Teplá river, surrounded by buildings in the Baroque, neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. Here you can enjoy a stroll and views of the town.
6. The Castle Tower (Zámecká věž)
— What remains of an old castle built in the Middle Ages to defend the town. The tower offers an excellent view over Karlovy Vary and its surroundings.
7. Diana observation tower
— Set on a hill above the town, the Diana observation tower offers magnificent views of Karlovy Vary and the surrounding forests. You can reach the tower by funicular or on foot.
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8. The Jan Becher Museum
— A museum dedicated to the famous Czech liqueur Becherovka, which has been produced in Karlovy Vary since 1807. At the museum you can learn about the production process and, of course, taste this well-known drink.
9. The spa forests (Lázeňské lesy)
— Karlovy Vary is surrounded by beautiful woodland with many walking trails. The forest also contains several monuments and gazebos with panoramic views of the town.
10. The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
— If you visit the town in summer, you may have the chance to attend one of the most prestigious film festivals in Central Europe, held at the Grandhotel Thermal.
Karlovy Vary is renowned not only for its healing springs but also for its rich architecture and cultural life.
