Czech Republic

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Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation

There are many taxi operators in czech cities. But Prague's taxis belong to the most expensive taxi within european capital cities. And foreigners may pay much more than the normal price, if they don't take care. For these reasons, it is better to take a public transport (bus, subway, tram, rail etc). The subway in Prague (the only one in the Czech republic) operates more than 30 years and is still expanding.

Maps of urban networks

Prague's urban networks - Subway and Tram
Prague's urban networks - Subway and Bus

Transportation from Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car rental
Praha - Ruzyne (PRG)	16 km / 10 miles	CZK 600-900 / 20-30 min	CZK 45 / 30-35 min		Available

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation

When travelling through the Czech Republic, it is recommanded to take trains or bus. Frequency as well as price conditions are very advantageous. During the night, for more security, it is better to take Eurocity or Intercity trains, with Policemen on board.
Czech Airlines propose also domestic flights between the main cities of the country.

For more information, visit the Idnes.cz, the national timetable information system.

Rail companies

Czech railways

Airlines

You can consult the list of airlines banned within the EU. Look also the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation

Can be useful to travel in the country. The network of highways is growing each year, joining the biggest cities. Signalization is quite good.
But you should take care. Czech drivers do not care about traffic rules; they do not respect speed limits although they may obtain the significant penalties. In the biggest cities traffic jams occur regularly in the morning and in the late afternoon; in Prague it is during the whole day.

Road maps

Roads and Motorways
Taxes Road
Other maps

Find an itinerary

www.mapy.cz

Different forms of tourism

Historical

Prague, Kutna Hora, Cesky Krumlov, Telc, Tabor, Kromeriz etc.

Cultural

There are many museum and galleries in the Czech republic (700 nationwide) with huge amount various cultural products. Some of them are listed on UNESCO Cultural world heritage (Prague, Kutna Hora, Cesky Krumlov, Telc, Tabor, Kromeriz, Slavonice).

Nature

The Czech Republic is also rich on natural parks and protected areas, caves, and Zoological gardens.

Religious

Almost each village has some religious building or other monument.

Thermal

Czech Republic is also famous for its spa areas. The colonnades of Karlovy Vary and the splendid spa buildings in Mariánské Lázne are world-famous.

Beach

The beaches are only at the dams and lakes (Lipno, Slapy, Orlik, Vranov).

Winter sports

Krkonose (Spindleruv Mlyn, Harrachov), Jeseniky (Ramzova, Ovcarna), Beskydy mountains (Bila, Ostravice). For more information, click here.

Outdoor activities

Sport is very popular in the Czech republic – especially ice-hockey, football, and Golf.

Shopping

The most popular souvenirs are products of Czech skilful craftsman, in particular glass, porcelain, and ceramics. Throughout Prague will you see nicely decorated and illuminated shops with Bohemian glass and porcelain. There are also many shops with handmade ceramics, where you can also buy handmade clothes and fashion accessories. Another major treasure of the Czech Republic is the semi-precious Czech garnet (also known as Bohemian ruby).

Tourism organizations

Czech Tourism
Czech Tourism agencies abroad
Prague Information Service
Tourist server of the Czech republic

Health and safety

Health precautions

Any vaccination is obligatory.
Vaccination against encephalitis from ticks is recommended for journeys in the wild.

International hospitals

Top Moravia Health (only in czech), International Clinic - Prague, GHC Healthcare, Canafian Medical Care

For further information on sanitary conditions

Ministry of Health (only in czech)
Country's pages on the website of WHO

For further information on safety conditions

Czech.cz, the national website of the Czech Republic
The pages dedicated to the country on the site of the Canadian Foreign Office
The Current Travel arming proposed by the American State Department

Time difference and climate

Time and time difference

It is %T:%M %A in Prague (GMT+1 in winter, GMT+2 in summer)

Summer time period

Summer time period from April to October