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Benešov
Do a day trip from Prague to see Konopiště Castle; 5‑6 h total, no overnight stay needed.
Benešov is a small Czech town 35 km southeast of Prague, best known for Konopiště Castle (the former residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand). A fast train gets you there in 40‑50 min, then a 2 km walk or local bus to the castle. The town itself has a few cafés and a pension, but most visitors spend a half‑day at the castle and return to Prague the same evening.
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- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (castle closed)
- Airport
- PRG
- Nights
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- Czech Republic ↗The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion and avoid street exchange booths.
- Czech Republic ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Benešov158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Benešov, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyBenešov is safe; typical city precautions apply – watch belongings on trains and keep an eye on traffic near the castle trail.
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- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20 (≈ under US$1); restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (Train to Benešov about 40 min).
- Getting aroundTake a fast (R) or regional (Sp) train from Prague to Benešov station (40‑50 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee30–50 Kč
- BeerBeer (pint)30–45 Kč
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))180–220 Kč
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personKč 350
- Mid-range bedBasic double room, a night, per roomKč 1,500
- High-end bedBasic double room, a night, per roomKč 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 150 · Mid Kč 250 · High Kč 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (Train to Benešov about 40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Benešov: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take a fast (R) or regional (Sp) train from Prague to Benešov station (40‑50 min). From the station walk 2 km along the yellow tourist trail or catch a local bus to Konopiště Castle.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Konopiště Castle
goDoor to door: About 1 h total each way
Train Prague → Benešov (≈40 min), then 2 km (1.2 mi) walk or local bus to castleTrain Prague → Benešov (≈40 min), then 1.2 mi (2 km) walk or local bus to castle
Basic tour CZK 140, extended tour CZK 250; open 09:00‑17:00 in summer.Basic tour CZK 140, extended tour CZK 250; open 9:00 AM‑5:00 PM in summer.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pension Konopiste
Near the castle, basic rooms; suitable if you decide to stay overnight.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CZK 300–500 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- CZK 500–800 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- CZK 800 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × Kč 350 | Kč 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Kč 150 | Kč 150 |
| Prague → Benešov fast train (R) each way1 × Kč 140 · check | Kč 140 |
| Konopiště Castle basic tour (foreign language)1 × Kč 140 | Kč 140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 78 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 858 per person per day, bed included | Kč 858≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in CZK; flights and train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 30–50 Kč |
| Beer (pint) | 30–45 Kč |
| Taxi (5 km) | 180–220 Kč |
| Train ticket Prague–Benešov (fast)check | 140 Kč |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle is closed in January and February; check opening hours before you go.
- Train schedules vary; verify departure times at the station.
- Limited food options in town; plan meals or bring snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
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Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US embassy in Prague; consulates in Brno and Ostrava.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prague → Benešov train (fast): about 140 Kč each way (check)
- Konopiště Castle basic tour (foreign language): 140 Kč per person
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (promiňte)
- Děkuji — Thank you (děkuji)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (kolik to stojí?)
- Kde je zámek? — Where is the castle? (kde je zámek?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Benešov. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (castle closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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