Brno is an ancient city in the southern part of the Czech Republic, second only to Prague in size and importance. Not far from Brno there are two large rivers - Svitava and Svratka. This city in the historical region of Moravia is a significant cultural center of the country and attracts both Czechs and tourists from abroad with famous places and sights: Villa Tugendhat, Spielberg Castle, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Parnassus fountain. Let's figure out how to get from Brno to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Ways to get to Prague
The short distance between cities can be covered in several ways: by train or bus, by a rented car or by passing.
| Travel option | Travel time | Price | Notes (edit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 3 hours 13 minutes | From 4 to 17.50 euros | |
| Bus | 2 hours 30 minutes | From 2 to 15 euros | |
| Car (own or rented) | 2 hours 7 minutes | from 32.62 euros per rental, 18.95 - fuel 15.50 - road use | |
| Taxi | 2 hours 10 minutes | Economy option will cost 174 euros | |
| Hitchhiking | 1 hour 29 minutes | Minimum € 3.85 |
The first option is the train
Railways in the Czech Republic serve more than 7 thousand trains every day - from regional to high-speed international EuroCity. Trains are a popular form of transport in the Czech Republic, as almost every Czech city and suburban village has a railway station.
The total length of railways is 9441 km. Rail transport has several advantages:
- trains run around the country regularly, when the movement of buses depends on the season;
- tickets are almost always available;
- there is an opportunity to save money thanks to a flexible system of discounts for a group trip or when purchasing a travel card.
The duration of the trip from Brno to Prague is just over three hours. On the website of the carrier RegioJet there are nine options for direct transportation to the capital of the Czech Republic.
The minimum ticket price is 4 euros, a seat in a business class carriage will cost 10.40 euros.
The train schedule allows the passenger to choose the most convenient time for the trip, since trains run every 1–1.5 hours. The official website of Czech Railways contains all offers on the Brno - Prague route.
The last train leaves the Brno hl.n train station at 20.38 and arrives at the Praha hl.n station at 22.14.
Although the site does not have a Russian-language version, its advantages are that it contains all types of tickets, there is the possibility of free reservation of a seat. Tickets on the website are available for the next 62 days.
To purchase a ticket, you need to select a direction, type of ticket, train and pay for the order with a bank card. The travel document is sent electronically by mail.
If it is not possible to buy a ticket on the website, at the box office or at ticket machines, this can be done from the conductor. However, then the fare will cost 40 CZK more.
Bus service
Bus service in the Czech Republic is well developed and complements an extensive rail network. Buses in the Czech Republic connect most of the settlements.
You can buy bus tickets at the bus station, directly from the driver or on the Flixbus website. The cost of a ticket to Prague from a carrier is from 2 euros. The maximum ticket price reaches 14.57 euros.
Compared to train fares, the bus ride is cheaper.
Buses from Brno run almost around the clock. All bus routes are direct and depart from the Brno Hotel Grand stop and arrive at the Prague ÚAN Florenc, Prague Roztyly, Prague Zličín or Prague Main Railway Station stops. 
There are a total of 19 options for direct transportation from Brno to Prague. On the RegioJet website you can buy bus tickets for 7.20 euros and 8 euros.
The buses have free internet access, a socket for recharging, an interactive screen on the back of the seat with movies, TV channels, music, radio stations. Free coffee, tea or cocoa are offered during the trip.
Rent a car for a trip to Prague
Renting a car in the Czech Republic is a unique opportunity not only to get to Prague by car, but also to make a fascinating journey, visit cities and towns, see medieval castles, visit thermal spas and even travel to neighboring countries - Poland, Austria or Germany.
The approximate cost of renting a car per day is 32-46 euros.
The price includes insurance and vignette as well as unlimited mileage and VAT.
To draw up documents for rent, the client needs to present a driver's license. An international sample is not required, Russian license will do. This is due to the fact that the Russian Federation has signed and ratified the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. It is also necessary to present a passport with a valid visa.
Before renting a car, you must pay a deposit of 350 euros or more. Fines not included in the franchise, car wash and tire fitting are paid independently.
At Czech gas stations, they fill up the 95th and 98th unleaded gasoline or diesel. Leaded fuel is not sold. It is allowed to carry up to 10 liters of gasoline in cans. A liter of 95 gasoline will cost 1.28 euros, a liter of 98 gasoline - 1.30 euros, diesel - 1.22 euros.
You can rent a car at Economybookings.com and RentalCars.
| Class | Cars | Cost per day, EUR | Number of seats | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini car | Skoda Citigo | From 32.04 | 4 | 2 pieces of luggage |
| Economy | Volkswagen polo | From 33.62 | 5 | 1 piece of luggage +1 |
| Compact cars | Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Fabia | From 43.89 | 5 | 2 pieces of luggage |
| Station wagons | Skoda Fabia Estate | From 51.45 | 5 | 3 pieces of luggage |
| Average | Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf Estate | From 56.28 | 5 | 2 pieces of luggage +1 |
| Standard | Opel Insignia, Volkswagen Passat, Opel Astra, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Skoda Superb Estate | From 112.83 | 5 | 2 pieces of luggage +1 |
| SUVs | Mercedes-Benz GLC | From 343.46 | 5 | 3 pieces of luggage |
The distance between Brno and Prague is 208 km. By car, the road will take 2 hours 5 minutes. The total costs, excluding rent, will reach 31.25 euros.
The route passes through two small towns - Velke Mezhirich, on the site of which Marburg stood, burned by the king of the Huns Attila, and Humpolec - one of the most ancient Czech cities.
Search for travel companions
On the popular website Blablacar, you can find a great deal for moving from Brno to Prague. The minimum cost of the trip starts at 3.85 euros, the standard offer for this route is 6 euros. The site has the opportunity to view the options from each driver and choose the most suitable one in terms of time and price.
Taxi in the Czech Republic
Taxi rides are not very popular in the Czech Republic as they are expensive. It is recommended to travel exclusively by licensed taxis. This is due to the fact that in some private companies the presence of meters does not save from a significant overestimation of the final cost of the trip.
You can order a car from Brno to Prague on the official Kiwitaxi website.
| Class | Cars | Cost, EUR | Number of persons | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | VW Golf, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Audi A3, BMW 3 | 174 | 4 | 3 pieces of luggage |
| Comfort | VW Passat, Toyota Camry, Toyota Fortuner | 200 | 4 | 3 pieces of luggage |
| Minivan | VW Touran, Ford Galaxy, Opel Zefira, Peugeot 807 | 213 | 4 | 4 pieces of luggage |
| Minibus | VW Multivan, Toyota Hiace, Opel Vivaro, Hyundai H-1 | 221 | 7 | 7 pieces of luggage |
| Premium minibus | Mercedes Viano Premium, VW Multivan Premium | 390 | 6 | 4 pieces of luggage |
Conclusion
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic with a special flavor, so every tourist wants to visit here. From the city in the south of the Czech Republic - Brno - you can get to the capital by train, bus, rented car, passing cars or taxi.
The cheapest options are to take a bus or hitchhiking. The most expensive trip is by taxi, the minimum cost of which starts from 174 euros.
