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Poděbrady
Day‑trip from Prague (1 h train), 4–5 h to see the spa fountains, King George statue, castle and crystal shop – no overnight needed.
Poděbrady is a small spa town 1 h north‑east of Prague. Trains run hourly; a single fare is about 78 Kč. The town’s main attractions are the historic spa promenade, a statue of King George, a castle‑hotel school and a crystal shop near the station. It works well as a half‑day or full‑day side‑trip from Prague.
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- CZK
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Airport
- PRG
- Nights
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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
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Emergency numbers for Poděbrady158 ▾
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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 Poděbrady, 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
- SafetyPoděbrady is safe for tourists; standard city precautions apply.
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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 · 155 ambulance · 150 fire (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 (Direct train to Prague, then fast train to Poděbrady (~1 h total)).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; the spa promenade, statue and crystal shop are within 10 min of the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café30–50 Kč
- Street or quick mealSandwich45–80 Kč
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a bar35–55 Kč
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personKč 250
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per roomKč 800
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per roomKč 1,200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 300 · Mid Kč 500 · High Kč 800
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 (Direct train to Prague, then fast train to Poděbrady (~1 h total))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
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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
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Poděbrady: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 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
The town is walkable; the spa promenade, statue and crystal shop are within 10 min of the station. Buses run a few times per hour to nearby villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Karlova Koruna
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Fast train to Hradec Králové, alight at Chlumec nad Cidlinou (30 min total), then 1 km (0.6 mi) walkFast train to Hradec Králové, alight at Chlumec nad Cidlinou (30 min total), then 0.6 mi (1 km) walk
Baroque castle, open Apr–Oct; basic fare ~34 Kč (check).
Libice nad Cidlinou
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local train to Kolín (5 min), then walk 4 km (2.5 mi) or busLocal train to Kolín (5 min), then walk 2.5 mi (4 km) or bus
Historical site, basic fare ~14 Kč (check).
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.
No central hotels
Most visitors stay in Prague; a few guesthouses exist near the train station (check availability).
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
- 300–500 Kč excl. bed
- Mid
- 500–800 Kč excl. bed
- High
- 800–1200 Kč excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × Kč 250 | Kč 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Kč 300 | Kč 300 |
| Fast train Prague → Poděbrady (single)1 × Kč 78 · check | Kč 78 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 63 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 691 per person per day, bed included | Kč 691≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in CZK; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 30–50 Kč |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | 35–55 Kč |
| Sandwich | 45–80 Kč |
| Fast train ticket (single)check | ≈78 Kč |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train fares are from 2010; check current price.
- Some attractions (castle interior) may have limited opening hours – verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Ambulance
- 155
- Fire
- 150
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Emergency
- Police158
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US consulate in Prague; Czech embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prague → Poděbrady, fast train: ≈78 Kč, 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (pro-mint-ye)
- Děkuji — Thank you (dyeh-koo-yi)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (koh-lik to stoh-yee)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the bathroom? (gdeh yeh toh-ah-leh-tah)
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 Poděbrady. 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 · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short spa‑break stop on a Prague‑to‑Hradec Králové train itinerary.
- Link to nearby crystal‑shop tours and castle‑school visits.
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