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Major city · Czech Republic

Brno

Give Brno 2 nights: one for the centre and Špilberk, one for the Tugendhat Villa and the underground. Skip it only if you are Prague-only.

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Brno is the Czech Republic's second city and the capital of Moravia, 2 h 30 min by train from Prague and 1 h 30 min from Vienna. It is a student city of about 400,000 with a compact old town, two castles, a UNESCO-listed modernist villa and a bar scene that runs late. Most travellers pass through on the Prague–Vienna line; two nights is enough to see the core without rushing.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
CZK
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, grey), late Dec
Airports
BRQ · VIE · PRG
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
  • Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
  • Czech Republic ↗Czechia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
  • 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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Emergency numbers for Brno112 ▾

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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 Brno, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee60–90 Kč
  • Sit-down mealDinner main course200–350 Kč
  • Beerdraught 0.5 l / supermarket bottle45–65 Kč20–30 Kč
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi rideCity cap is 30 Kč/km; agree the price first.150–200 Kč
  • Metro or bus rideTram or bus ticket (15 / 60 min)2025 Kč
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week400–700 Kč
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum or castle entry70–200 Kč
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personKč 450
  • Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomKč 2,200
  • High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomKč 4,000

A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 900 · Mid Kč 1,600 · High Kč 3,000

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.

Špilberk CastleTugendhat Villa (UNESCO)Brno Ossuary and underground cellarsPetrov CathedralMoravian wine and beer halls
Airports
BRQ Brno–Tuřany Airport (Few routes; bus E76 to the centre every 30 min, about 20 min, 25 Kč (check)) · VIE Vienna International Airport (About 2 h by direct coach; often the cheapest long-haul option) · PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (About 2 h 30 min by train via Prague centre)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid*

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Brno: 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

1°C (34°F)

−4°C (25°F)

6 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−3°C (27°F)

5 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

0°C (32°F)

6 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

6 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

5 rd

Nov

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

7 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Trams, trolleybuses and buses run on one integrated network (IDS JMK). A 15-min ticket is 20 Kč and a 60-min ticket 25 Kč; a 24-hour city ticket is 90 Kč. Tap a contactless card on the Beep&Go reader when you board and again when you leave — the day is capped at 90 Kč. Daytime service ends about 23:00, then night buses run from the main station. The centre itself is flat and walkable.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Train to Břeclav, then local train or bus to Lednice or Valtice

Palaces, gardens and wine cellars; a full day, or sleep one night and cycle between the two.

Mikulov

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Direct train from Brno hlavní nádraží

Wine town under a castle; go for the cellars and the view from Svatý kopeček.

Znojmo

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Direct train from Brno

Old town above the Dyje valley and a large underground network; a long but doable day.

Moravian Karst

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train to Blansko, then bus to Skalní mlýn

Show caves and the Macocha abyss; boat sections sell out in summer, book ahead.

Břeclav

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Direct train from Brno

Mostly a rail junction; useful as a base for Lednice–Valtice, not a sight in itself.

Zlín

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h

Train to Otrokovice, then trolleybus

Baťa-era architecture and the zoo; better with a night than as a return day.

Kroměříž

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Train via Kojetín or Hulín

UNESCO palace gardens and a quiet old town; an easy half-day.

Uherské Hradiště

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Direct train from Brno

Wine and folk culture in Slovácko; best paired with a night nearby.

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.

Old Town (centrum)

Between Náměstí Svobody and the station; walk to almost everything, noisier at night.

Around the main station (hlavní nádraží)

Best for one-night stops and early trains; 5–10 min walk to the centre.

Veveří / Žabovřesky

Quieter, tram 10–15 min from the centre; good for longer stays and cheaper rooms.

Královo Pole

Student district north of the centre; budget beds and late bars, 15 min by tram.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
900–1,400 Kč excl. bed
Mid
1,400–2,400 Kč excl. bed
High
2,400 Kč+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 2 nights × Kč 2,200Kč 4,400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Kč 1,600Kč 6,400
Airport bus E76, both ways2 × Kč 50 · checkKč 100
24-hour city transport ticket, one day2 × Kč 90Kč 180
eSIM, about a week of data2 × Kč 500Kč 1,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeKč 1,208
Trip total≈ Kč 3,322 per person per day, bed includedKč 13,288≈ US$650

2026 estimate in koruna; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee60–90 Kč
Lunch menu (polední menu) in a pub150–220 Kč
Beer: draught 0.5 l / supermarket bottle45–65 Kč / 20–30 Kč
Dinner main course200–350 Kč
5 km taxi rideCity cap is 30 Kč/km; agree the price first.150–200 Kč
Tram or bus ticket (15 / 60 min)20 / 25 Kč
Museum or castle entry70–200 Kč
eSIM or data SIM, about a week400–700 Kč

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Brno is a safe city by day and mostly at night; the real risks are tram pickpockets, unlicensed taxis and drinking on the street in the centre, which is fined.
  • Buy and validate a ticket before boarding; inspectors fine on the spot.
  • Do not hail taxis on the street — the city cap is 30 Kč/km but meters are often rigged. Use an app or a called taxi.
  • The Brno Ossuary under St. James has closed for maintenance at times: check before you go.
  • Tugendhat Villa sells timed tickets only and sells out weeks ahead in summer: book on the official site.
  • Pickpockets work the trams and Náměstí Svobody at night; keep bags zipped.

Emergency numbers

All emergencies (EU)
112
Ambulance
155
Police
158
Fire
150
City police
156

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Emergency

  • All emergencies (EU)112
  • Ambulance155
  • Police158
  • Fire150

Embassy

Most countries have embassies in Prague; the US, UK and others keep no consulate in Brno — check your embassy's Prague page for emergency numbers.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Brno → Prague, train: 2 h 30 min; advance fares from about 119 Kč, walk-up about 360 Kč (check)
  • Brno → Vienna, train: 1 h 30 min; Railjet about €30 (≈ US$35), RegioJet from about €15 (≈ US$18) (check)
  • Airport E76 bus to centre: about 20 min, 25 Kč (check)
  • Taxi across the centre: 150–200 Kč

Say or show

  • Dobrý den — Hello (DOH-bree den)
  • Děkuji — Thank you (DYEH-koo-yi)
  • Prosím — Please / Here you are (PRO-seem)
  • Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (KO-lik to STO-yee)
  • Zaplatím, prosím — The bill, please (ZA-pla-teem PRO-seem)
  • Kde jsou toalety? — Where is the toilet? (gdeh sow TO-a-leh-ti)

Tipping: round up or add about 10%, and tell the server the total as you pay.

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 Brno. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, grey), late Dec · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for BRQ and the Vienna coach: last E76 and N89 times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Náměstí Svobody and the Old Town Hall, Petrov and Špilberk, St. James and the underground, Lužánky and the villa district.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Špilberk, Petrov tower, Tugendhat, the ossuary, the Capuchin crypt) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Day-trip fixtures for Lednice–Valtice, Mikulov, Znojmo and the Moravian Karst with train times and ticket rules.

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