A day from Prague
Day trips from Prague
The bone church of Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov castle above the Vltava, the spa colonnades of Karlovy Vary or the city of beer: day trips from Prague to discover Bohemia.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
One or two hours away
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Czech RepublicKutná Hora
The Sedlec Ossuary, decorated with thousands of bones, and the Gothic cathedral of St Barbara, a World Heritage Site, an hour away by train.
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Czech RepublicPilsen
The city that gave its name to pilsner beer, with its great square and St Bartholomew’s Cathedral.
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Czech RepublicKarlovy Vary
A spa town of colonnades and thermal springs that you drink from special little cups.
What to see in Karlovy Vary
For a long day
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Czech RepublicČeský Krumlov
A huge castle and a medieval centre in a bend of the Vltava, a World Heritage Site. It can be done in a day, though it is worth staying the night.
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GermanyDresden
The rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the banks of the Elbe, about two hours away by train across the border.
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Czech RepublicTelč
A Renaissance square of colourful arcaded houses, a World Heritage Site, surrounded by ponds.
What to see in Telč
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Prague?
Kutná Hora, Pilsen and Karlovy Vary, one or two hours away; and Český Krumlov, Dresden or Telč for a long day.
How do you get to Kutná Hora from Prague?
By train, in about an hour. The Sedlec Ossuary is on the outskirts and you can walk or take a bus from the station.
Is Český Krumlov worth it in a day?
Yes, although it is about three hours each way. If you have time, stay the night and see it without the midday tour groups.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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