TRAVEL TO FRANTIŠKOVY LÁZNĚ

What is the best way to get to Františkovy Lázně? Should I be prepared for any traffic limitations in the spa centre? Where will I park?

Here you will find all answers to your questions about travel to Františkovy Lázně.

WHERE IS FRANTIŠKOVY LÁZNĚ?

In the west of the Czech Republic
  • 7 km from Cheb
  • 50 km from Karlovy Vary
  • 110 km from Pilsen
  • 180 km from Prague
  • 10 km from the state border with Germany
  • 30 km from Marktredwitz
  • 80 km from Bayreuth
  • 180 km from Regensburg
  • 190 km from Nuremberg

BY TRAIN

  • The town of Františkovy Lázně lies on track No. 147 Cheb - Vojtanov, which continues to Zwickau in Germany, as well as on track No. 48 Cheb - Aš - Hranice v Čechách, which connects to Hof in Germany from Aš.
  • Several direct trains from Prague stop in Františkovy Lázně, including the Supercity Pendolino trains.
There are two train stations in Františkovy Lázně:
  • Františkovy Lázně (train station)
    All trains travelling through stop here. The station is nearest the Metropol Hotel (390 m), but it is not farther than 700-800 m from all the other hotels. The Františkovy Lázně train station is the terminal station for the IC Pendolino trains.
  • Františkovy Lázně - Aquaforum
    Most of the trains travelling through stop here. The station lies in direct proximity to the Spa Resort PAWLIK-AQUAFORUM, and is also suitable for the guests of the hotels Belvedere, Dr Adler, Royal, Radbuza, and Luisa, which are not farther than 600 m.

BY BUS

  • The town of Františkovy Lázně is connected to the municipal public transport of Cheb. Buses from Cheb to Františkovy Lázně and back usually travel every half an hour and stop not only in the town centre at the bus stop “Městské sady”, but also at several other stops. One of the terminal stations is in front of the train station Františkovy Lázně.
  • Most coaches travel to Františkovy Lázně via a simple transfer in Cheb.

BY CAR

The town of Františkovy Lázně lies in the western tip of the Karlovy Vary Region along route No. 21 from Cheb to Vojtanov.
The nearest highways are:
  • D6 (Prague - Cheb)
  • A93 (Hof – Regensburg)

BY PLANE

The nearest airports:
  • 13 km Regional airport Cheb (LKCB) - only for private jets
  • 50 km Karlovy Vary International Airport (KLV)
  • 60 km Regional Airport Bayreuth (BYU)
  • 170 km Prague International Airport (PRG)
  • 190 km Nuremberg International Airport
If you should arrive by plane, we will gladly arrange a shuttle from the airport all the way to your hotel for you.

TRANSPORT TO THE SPA CENTRE

All hotels except for the Spa Resort PAWLIK-AQUAFORUM, the Metropol Hotel and the Luisa Hotel are in the spa centre, where there is limited vehicle access and parking. On the first and last days of your stay, your vehicle access is free of charge and you can take advantage of the hotel parking lots. You can find more information in the FAQ section.

BORDER CROSSINGS

There are four border crossings with Germany within 15 km of Františkovy Lázně:
  • Vojtanov - Schönberg
  • Aš - Selb
  • Pomezí - Schirnding
  • Svatý Kříž (Cheb) - Waldsassen