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If you are planning your first trip to Pragueyou might be wondering where exactly is Prague. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic – a small country located in the central Europe.

The Czech Republic (or Czechia as it’s known more recently) has natural borders consisting of low to medium-high mountains. The Czech Republic is completely landlocked and doesn’t have access to the sea.

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Where is Prague in Europe? Right in the centre

If you look at a map of EuropePrague is right in the centrewhich is why some Czech people find it slightly insulting when visitors say ‘Prague is in Eastern Europe’.

The term is more likely to refer to the political division of Europe before 1989 than the geographical locationbut I would still saythat Prague is in the heart of Europenot in the East.

Countries bordering the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic shares its borders with Slovak Republic (until 2002 Slovak Republic & Czech Republic were one state – country)AustriaGermany and Poland.

Travel times to Prague from the rest of the Europe by Train & Bus

Whilst most people will use airplanes to travel to Pragueit’s actually fairly easy to get to Prague from other European cities by bus or train.

I’m mentioning this becauseif you are already in Europe and want to visit Prague for one day on the way to your next destinationit’s quite easy!

Direct train connections from the Main Trains Station in Prague are linking Prague with Vienna (about 4 hrs) or Dresden (about 3-4 hrs). You can also get to Poland and Slovak Republic by international trains.

Direct buses to other European towns take often slightly longerbut are usually much better valueespecially if you are travelling to Prague on a budget. The long distance buses start from Florenc Main Bus Station close to the main train station.

Examples of travel times from Prague by train

DresdenGermany – 2 hours 15 minutes
LeipzigGermany – 3 hours
BratislavaSlovakia – 4 hours
ViennaAustria – 4 hours
RegensburgGermany – 4 hours
BerlinGermany – 4 hours 20 minutes
WroclawPoland – 4 hours 30 minutes
NurembergGermany – 4 hours 30 minutes
MunichGermany – 5 hours 30 minutes
SalzburgAustria – 6 hours
BudapestHungary – 6 hours 45 minutes
HamburgGermany – 6 hours
FrankfurtGermany – 6 hours
GrazAustria – 6 hours
CologneGermany – 7 hours
KrakowPoland – 7 hours 30 minutes
WarsawPoland – 8 hours
LjubljanaSlovenia – 8 hours
ZagrebCroatia – 9 hours
BrusselsBelgium – 10 hours
CopenhagenDenmark – 11 hours
AmsterdamNetherlands – 12 hours
ZurichSwitzerland – 12 hours
BrugesBelgium – 12 hours
VeniceItaly – 14 hours

Examples of travel times from Prague by bus

DresdenGermany – 2 hours 30 minutes
NurembergGermany – 3 hours 45 minutes
BratislavaSlovakia – 4 hours 15 minutes
WroclawPoland – 4 hours 30 minutes
ViennaAustria – 4 hours 30 minutes
BerlinGermany – 4 hours 45 minutes
MunichGermany – 5 hours 30 minutes
SalzburgAustria – 6 hours
BudapestHungary – 7 hours
KrakowPoland – 7 hours
GrazAustria – 7 hours
LjubljanaSlovenia – 8 hours
ZagrebCroatia – 9 hours 30 minutes
WarsawPoland – 10 hours
VeniceItaly – 12 hours

Direct flights & travel times to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport

Flights to the main (and only) Prague airport – called Vaclav Have’s Airport (previously called Ruzyne – a name after a village that’s the closest to the airport) are regular from most larger European Citieswhere the travel time is no more than 2 hrs.

Vienna – 50 minutes
Munich – 50 minutes
Berlin – 1 hour
Krakow – 1 hr 10 minutes
Frankfurt – 1 hour 10 minutes
Budapest – 1 hr 10 minutes
Warsaw – 1 hr 20 min
Zurich – 1 hour 20 minutes
Amsterdam – 1 hr 30 min
Copenhagen – 1 hour 30 minutes
Brussels – 1 hour 30 minutes
Rome – 1 hour 45 minutes
London – 2 hrs
Paris – 2 hrs
Stockholm – 2 hours
Oslo – 2 hours
Helsinki – 2 hours 10 minutes
Barcelona – 2 hr 20 min
Istanbul – 2 hours 30 minutes
Athens – 2 hours 30 minutes
Madrid – 2 hours 45 minutes
Moscow – 2 hours 50 minutes
Lisbon – 3 hrs 30 min

Longer flight distances from Prague

Whilst Prague has great flight connections with European Citiesthere are not that many direct flights further field.

When travelling from other destinationsyou might need to find a connecting flight and change where necessary.

Reykjavik – 4 hours
Dubai – 6 hrs
New York – 9 hrs 20 minutes (for travel from other USA destinations either travel to New York for a direct flight to Prague or go via any major European City such as Paris or London)
Toronto – Approximately 9 hours
Seoul – 10 hrs (South Korea)

Where is Prague centre?

Prague has 10 main districtswhich are subdivided into further smaller areas. The Prague’s historical centre is located around Old Town Square (Staromestske Namesti) in Prague 1 – Old Town.

From there you can go over the Charles Bridge all the way to the Prague’s Castle on the top of the hill or if you walk the other wayyou can easily reach the more modern area of the town and the Wenceslas Square with the National Museum on the top.

The Prague centre is easily accessible by public transport and even if you stay slightly off the main centre such as in SmichovVinohradyKarlin or Zizkov district you will be in the centre within 10-15 minutes by tram or the metro (underground).

A Guide to Prague’s Districts: Finding Your Perfect area to stay

If you are looking at a mapyou’ll notice Prague is divided into numbered areas. The smaller the numberthe closer you are to the middle! Here is what you can expect from each one:

Prague 1: The Historic Heart (Old Town & Lesser Town)

This is the real-life fairy talewhere you can find the famous Astronomical ClockCharles Bridgeand the Castle. It is breathtakingly beautiful with cobblestone streets and gold-tipped towersbut it is also the most crowded and expensive area to stay in.

Best for: First-time visitors who want to be steps away from the big sights or if you don’t want to use public transport or have a very little time in Prague

Prague 2: The Posh & Leafy Hub (Vinohrady)

Trendyelegantand very “cool.” Vinohrady is a favourite with expats and foodies. It is full of gorgeous 19th-century buildingsposh wine barsand lovely parks. Don’t miss Riegrovy Sadya park with a massive beer garden and a sunset view over the city that will take your breath away.

Best for: Travellers who love great coffee shops and a localupscale feel.

Prague 3: The Rebellious Soul (Žižkov)

Grittyfunand full of character. Žižkov used to be a working-class areaand it still feels a bit “rough around the edges” in a fun way. It famously has the most pubs per square kilometre in all of Europe! The giant Zizkov TV Tower with statues of crawling babies can be seen from anywhere in Prague.

Best for: Budget travellers and those looking for a proper night out.

Prague 4: The Quiet Suburb (Nusle & Vysehrad)

Peaceful and residential. As you move into Prague 4the crowds disappear. It’s a massive areabut the parts closest to the centre are great for families. Vyšehrad was the originally a castle and fortressbut now it’s much quieter than the main Prague Castle.

Best for: Families and people who want a quiet night’s sleep.

Prague 5: The Modern Crossroads (Smíchov)

Busyindustrialand convenient. Smíchov is a mix of big shopping centresmodern officesand a massive Staropramen beer brewery (you can often smell the hops in the air!). It’s a huge transport hubso you can get anywhere in the city very quickly.

Best for: Practical travellers who want great transport links and shopping.

Prague 6: The Grand Diplomat (Dejvice)

Poshspaciousand green. This is where many embassies are located. The streets are widethe houses are grandand it feels very safe. It’s also the district you’ll likely pass through when coming from the airport.

Best for: People who want a high-endquiet stay near the airport.

Prague 7: The Creative Corner (Holešovice & Letná)

Artsyhipsterand photogenic. This is arguably the coolest part of town. You’ve got Letná Park (the best spot for a photo of all the bridges) and the National Gallery. It’s full of “industrial-chic” cafes and art spaces.

Best for: Artistsphotographersand fans of “hipster” culture.

Prague 8: The Trendy Newcomer (Karlín)

Polishedmodernand great for food. Karlín was flooded in 2002 but has since been rebuilt into the city’s most modern foodie destination. It has a very “London-docklands” feel with sleek offices and some of the best brunch spots in the country.

Best for: Foodies who prefer modern flats over old buildings.

Prague 9: The Concert Goer (Vysočany)

Industrial and practical. This area is a bit further out. Vysocany is where the O2 Arena is and where all the big concerts and ice hockey matches happen. It’s not very “pretty,” but the prices are much lower.

Best for: People visiting for a specific concert or event.

Prague 10: The Hidden Gem (Vršovice)

Relaxed and authentic. Vršovice is like the little brother to Prague 2. Krymská street was once called one of the coolest streets in Europe and the area is full of quirky bars and independent cinemas.

Best for: Young travellers who want to escape the tourist traps.

Prague location within Czech Republic

Prague is not quite in the middle of Czech Republicinsteadit’s positioned slightly to the west. This is because throughout history Prague was the capital of the Bohemia region only and the capital of Moravia was (and still is) Brno.

Prague’s main river is called Vltavawhich flows right through the city. There are several bridges that cross Vltavathe most famous is of course Charle’s Bridge.

Prague is surrounded by several hills and it’s slightly in a dip.

This makes Prague quite protected against high windsrains and snowbut it also means that pollution can be sometimes high and in the summer Prague can suffer many heat waves.

There are still plenty of ways of staying cool in the Prague’s heatwavebut it’s worth mentioning itjust in case you are not too keen on travelling when it’s really hot.

Prague has a great public transport system within the townbut also great connections to pretty much any place within the Czech Republic.

These connections (both trains and buses) are often directly linked to Praguewhich is great for the day visitorsbut slightly frustrating for the locals.

You can pick any little town and you’ll see the direct bus to Praguebut there might not be a bus that will take you to the next village.

Prague distance to other towns in the Czech Republic

I thought I’d mention the most visited towns in the Czech Republic and how far they are from Pragueto give you an idea of day trips you can make from Prague. It’s perfectfor example if you want to visit the UNESCO-listed sites in the Czech Republic in the summer or castles that are open in the winter and close enough to Prague to get there within a day.

I travel mainly by public transportso the distance is by train or bus. If you are travelling by carthe distance might be often shorter as you can go directly to your destination without stopping or diverting your route.

Most trains depart from the Main Train Station or the other main train stations in Prague and buses leave from Florenc bus stationNa KnizeciCerny MostStrizkov or Zlicin.

Best way to plan your journey within Czech Republic on public transport is to look up https://idos.idnes.cz/ or download the IDOS app to your phone. I use it all the time – it’s great app that always shows the quickest way to get to my destination combining train and bus together.

The travel time listed is one wayso make sure you plan your journey well before you set off as some day trips could end up being very long ones.

Whilst I’ve done many day trips in the winter to closer destinations (such as a great day trip to PardubiceLiberec or Zatec town)I’d keep the longer distance for summer days.

In the summer you have extra light (until about 9 pm in July/August) and can easily take the last bus or train from your destination. In winter you are more limited as the light goes by 4 pm and it gets cold pretty fast after the sunset.

Shorter Day Trips from Prague

Melnik – 30 min – 1 hr (Direct buses are fastest)
Karlstejn – 40 minutes by trainsee How to get to Karlstejn >>
Kladno – 30 to 45 mins by bus
Terezin – 50 minutes by bussee How to get to Terezin >>
Liberec – 1 hr (bus is best)
Pardubice 1 hr (trains are fastest)
Plzen – 1,5 hrs (direct trains are best)
Tábor – 1.5 to 2 hrs by train or bus (train is faster)
Kutna Hora – 15 hrs (train is best)
Mladá Boleslav – 1 to 1.5 hrs by train or bus
Příbram – 1 to 1.5 hrs by bus
Kolín – 1 to 1.5 hrs by train

Longer day trips from Prague

Teplice – 1.5 to 2 hrs by train or bus
Jablonec nad Nisou – 2 to 2.5 hrs by bus
Děčín – 2 hrs by train
Ústí nad Labem – 1 to 1.5 hrs by train or bus
Hradec Králové – 1.5 to 2 hrs by train or bus
Ceske Budejovice – 2 hrs (bus is faster)
Karlovy Vary – 2 hrs (direct bus)

Long day trips from Prague (or for overnight stay)

Jihlava – 2 to 3 hrs by train or bus
Brno – 2,30 – 3 hrs (Direct buses are fastest)
Olomouc – 2,5 hrs (train)
Cesky Krumlov – 3 hrssee How to get to Cesky Krumlov >>
Cheb – 3 hrs (train)
Kromeriz – 3 hrs (train)
Třebíč – 2.5 to 3 hrs by train or bus
Zlín – 3.5 to 4 hrs by train
Slavonice – 4 hrs by train see Slavonice Visitor’s Guide >>
Opava – 4,5 hrs by train
Ostrava – 3.5 to 4 hrs by train4.5 to 5 hrs by bus
Znojmo – 4,5 to 5 hrs by train or bus

This blog post was originally written on 21 April 2022 and last updated on 16 January 2026

Prague location & travel distance within Czech Republic & Europe