Prague to Vienna road trip
≈ 330 km driving in total · ~4.5 h · ideal in 5 days · 4 stops
Bohemia to the Habsburg capital via two of Europe's best-preserved small towns — one wrapped in a river loop under a castle, one a Renaissance square lost in the Vysočina hills.
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The route at a glance
- Prague — 1 night
- Český Krumlov — 1 night
- Telč — stop en route
- Vienna — 2 nights
The stops
- 1
Prague
Cross Charles Bridge before breakfast, then head south along the Vltava.
- 2
Český Krumlov
A UNESCO town coiled inside a river meander, all painted towers and riverside taverns — best after dark.
- 3
Telč
Stop two hours for the arcaded Renaissance square, pastel gables mirrored in the fish ponds.
- 4
Vienna
Schönbrunn, Sachertorte, and a heuriger wine tavern in the hills to toast the finish.
Good to know
Czech and Austrian motorways both require vignettes (digital, buy online). Český Krumlov is mobbed by day-trip buses 10–5; staying the night transforms it. Telč adds under an hour to the direct route and is worth double that.
Prague to Vienna road trip — FAQ
- How long does the Prague to Vienna road trip take?
- 5 days is comfortable — about 4.5 hours behind the wheel across 4 stops, ≈ 330 km of driving in total.
- How far is Vienna from Prague?
- This itinerary covers ≈ 330 km (205 miles) of driving in total, via Český Krumlov, Telč.
- What are the best stops between Prague and Vienna?
- Český Krumlov, Telč — each one is on the route below. Open the trip on the map to add, drop or reorder them.
- Where should you stay on the Prague to Vienna road trip?
- The itinerary sleeps in Prague, Český Krumlov, Vienna. Open it on the map to see places to stay along the route and what the nights will cost.
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