Quick answer: The road train departs from the Main Post Office (Hlavní pošta) and travels through the entire spa district — past the colonnades, along the Teplá River. It runs from 25 April to 25 October daily, with departures from 11:00 to 17:00. Ticket: 100 CZK for adults, children under 5 free. In December a Christmas road train runs — 50 CZK, children under 15 free.
One of the best ways to get to know the spa district of Karlovy Vary is to board the miniature tourist road train and ride along the promenade past all the main colonnades. Around 50 minutes, comfortable seats, open views — and no tired legs. Especially good with children.
The train departs from the Main Post Office (Hlavní pošta) and travels through the spa district along the Teplá River. Stops along the way include the Market Colonnade (Tržnice), Theatre Square (Divadelní náměstí), the Mill Colonnade and the Garden Colonnade. The end point is the Hotel Richmond, after which the train returns.
The full circular route takes approximately 50 minutes.
The route runs through the very heart of the spa zone — past most of the springs and the main sights. An ideal way to get your bearings on your first day.
| Period | Days | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| 25 April – 25 October | Daily | 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
| Christmas train (2–23 December) | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | DPKV timetable |
The summer road train runs from 25 April to 25 October. Each ride takes around 50 minutes. In December the Christmas road train runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 23 December — each ride takes approximately 1 hour.
Summer road train (25 April – 25 October):
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 100 CZK |
| Children 6–15, seniors 65+ | 60 CZK |
| Children under 5 | Free |
Christmas road train (2–23 December):
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 50 CZK |
| Children under 15 | Free |
Tickets are purchased from the driver — cash or card. Also available in the Vary Virtual app before boarding.
From 2 to 23 December the road train runs in festive livery — every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The route passes through the city centre past all the main Christmas market stalls. Each ride takes about an hour. Just 50 CZK per adult, children under 15 free.
Where is the road train stop in Karlovy Vary? The main stop is at the Main Post Office (Hlavní pošta) — a large post office building at the start of the spa promenade. The train also stops at Tržnice and Divadelní náměstí, where you can board as well.
Do I need to book in advance? No. Boarding is walk-up only; buy your ticket from the driver or in the Vary Virtual app. In peak season queues can form at weekends — arrive at the start of the hour for the best chance of a seat.
Is the road train good for children? Excellent. Open carriages with comfortable seating, a smooth ride, and the route covers the most beautiful parts of the city. In summer, children under 5 travel free; on the Christmas train, children under 15 travel free.
Does the road train run in winter? The summer road train operates only until 25 October. From 2 to 23 December, a Christmas road train runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In November and from 24 December through March the road train does not operate.
Who operates the road train? The road train is operated by Dopravní podnik Karlovy Vary (DPKV) — the city’s public transport operator. Contact: dpkv@dpkv.cz, tel. +420 353 505 311.
Is the road train accessible for people with reduced mobility? The Christmas road train is equipped with a fold-down bench, wide doors and removable ramps — suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The summer road train does not have this equipment.
The spa district of Karlovy Vary is compact — from the Main Post Office to the Garden Colonnade on foot takes around 20–25 minutes. The road train is not a replacement for a walk, but a complement to it: ideal for a first overview of the city, for families with children, for older visitors, or simply to see the whole route at once without stopping.
After the ride you can step off at any colonnade and continue on foot.
If you have just arrived in Karlovy Vary and want to understand the city before you explore — come and see us at City Hub “Feel Karlovy Vary” at Lázeňská 14, right in the heart of the spa zone between the Mill Colonnade and the Market Colonnade. Two minutes’ walk from the road train route.
Documentary film “Karlovy Vary: The Power of Water” — 60 minutes on the geology of the hot springs, the history of the resort and what sets it apart from other European spa destinations. Screenings daily at 16:00 and 20:00.
“Journey Through the Karlovy Vary Region” — a 15-minute visual guide to the whole region. Screenings every 30 minutes from 10:00 to 19:30.
Further reading: → Karlovy Vary in One Day: An Hour-by-Hour Route → Karlovy Vary with Children: Where to Go, What to Do → Christmas Market in Karlovy Vary 2026 → What to See in Karlovy Vary: A Local’s Complete Guide
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