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6 best day trips from Prague
Where to go when you want a day away from Prague, and how long it really takes.
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Prague is Kutná Hora (About 1 hour by train). The closest option is Karlštejn Castle, about 30 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 6
- Closest
- Karlštejn Castle (30 km)
- Most popular
- Kutná Hora
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutná Hora | 80 km | About 1 hour by train | Train from Praha hlavní nádraží, then a local bus or walk | First-timers, Culture |
| Karlštejn Castle | 30 km | About 40 minutes by train, then a 20–30 minute walk | Train from Praha hlavní nádraží or Smíchov to Karlštejn | Families, Culture, Couples |
| Český Krumlov | 170 km | About 3 hours by bus | Direct bus from Prague, or train via České Budějovice | Couples, First-timers, Culture |
| Terezín | 60 km | About 1 hour by bus | Bus from Nádraží Holešovice | Culture |
| Karlovy Vary | 130 km | About 2–2.5 hours by bus | Direct bus from Florenc bus station | Couples, Quiet stays, Luxury |
| Plzeň | 95 km | About 1–1.5 hours by train | Train from Praha hlavní nádraží | Food lovers, Culture |
The day trips
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80 km · About 1 hour by train
1.Kutná Hora
A medieval silver-mining town with the Gothic Cathedral of St Barbara, the Italian Court mint and the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of tens of thousands of people, including a chandelier and coat of arms made of bone. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Getting there
- Train from Praha hlavní nádraží, then a local bus or walk
- Best for
- First-timers, Culture
30 km · About 40 minutes by train, then a 20–30 minute walk
2.Karlštejn Castle
Charles IV built this Gothic castle in the 14th century to keep the imperial crown jewels, and it rises dramatically above a wooded valley. Guided tours visit the imperial rooms and, on a separate tour, the gilded Chapel of the Holy Cross.
- Getting there
- Train from Praha hlavní nádraží or Smíchov to Karlštejn
- Best for
- Families, Culture, Couples
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170 km · About 3 hours by bus
3.Český Krumlov
A small Renaissance town wrapped in a loop of the Vltava under a huge castle with a painted tower and a rare working baroque theatre. It is a very long day, so consider staying overnight.
- Getting there
- Direct bus from Prague, or train via České Budějovice
- Best for
- Couples, First-timers, Culture
60 km · About 1 hour by bus
4.Terezín
An 18th-century fortress town used by the Nazis as the Theresienstadt ghetto and transit camp. The memorial includes the Small Fortress prison, the Ghetto Museum and the Magdeburg Barracks, a sombre but important visit.
- Getting there
- Bus from Nádraží Holešovice
- Best for
- Culture
130 km · About 2–2.5 hours by bus
5.Karlovy Vary
Bohemia's grandest spa town has colonnades where visitors sip hot mineral water from spouted cups, pastel 19th-century hotels along the Teplá river and the Becherovka museum. It hosts an international film festival, usually in early July.
- Getting there
- Direct bus from Florenc bus station
- Best for
- Couples, Quiet stays, Luxury
95 km · About 1–1.5 hours by train
6.Plzeň
The birthplace of pilsner lager offers tours of the Pilsner Urquell brewery, including its historic cellars and a taste of unfiltered beer, plus a large main square with the Gothic Cathedral of St Bartholomew.
- Getting there
- Train from Praha hlavní nádraží
- Best for
- Food lovers, Culture
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Prague?
Kutná Hora. A medieval silver-mining town with the Gothic Cathedral of St Barbara, the Italian Court mint and the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of tens of thousands of people, including a chandelier and coat of arms made of bone.
+How long does it take to get from Prague to Kutná Hora?
About 1 hour by train — Train from Praha hlavní nádraží, then a local bus or walk, about 80 km.
+How long does it take to get from Prague to Karlštejn Castle?
About 40 minutes by train, then a 20–30 minute walk — Train from Praha hlavní nádraží or Smíchov to Karlštejn, about 30 km.