Czech Republic Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
InterRail One-Country Pass: offers travel for three, four, six or eight days in one month within the Czech Republic. Travel is not allowed in the passenger's country of residence. Travellers under 26 years receive a reduction. Children's tickets are reduced by about 50%. Supplements are required for some high-speed services, seat reservations and couchettes. Discounts are offered on Eurostar and some ferry routes. Available from Rail Europe (website: www.raileurope.co.uk).
Getting Around by Road
Coach: The extensive coach network is efficient and comfortable. Buses are run by a range of private operators and the state bus company CSAD. For bus timetables, see www.vlak-bus.cz.
Car hire: Self-drive cars may be hired through international and local companies.
Regulations: The minimum driving age is 18 years. Speed limits are 31mph (50kph) in built-up areas, 55mph (90kph) outside built-up areas and 80mph (130kph) on motorways. Seat belts are compulsory and those aged under 12 years must sit in the rear. Drinking is prohibited, as is using a handheld mobile phone. Headlights must be turned on at all times when driving. All private cars must carry: one fluorescent green high visibility safety jacket, one first aid kit, one spare pair of prescription glasses (if necessary) kept in the glove compartment, one warning triangle and one complete set of spare bulbs.
Emergency breakdown service: A 24-hour service is available from the Ústředni Automotoklub (tel: 1230) and the Autoklub Bohemia Assistance (tel: 1240).
Documentation: A valid national driving licence. If this has no photocard, an International Driving Permit is also required. A Green Card should be carried by visitors taking their own car into the Czech Republic.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Buses, trolleybuses and trams also exist in Brno, Ostrava and several other towns. Most services run from 0430-0000.
All the cities operate flat-fare systems, and passes valid for a certain number of journeys or specific period of time can be purchased in advance. Tickets should be validated in the appropriate machine on entering the tram, bus or, in the case of Prague, metro station. There is a fine for fare evasion.
Taxis are available in all the main towns and are metered; higher fares are charged at night.
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Brno | 0.45 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
| Karlovy Vary | 0.30 | 2.00 | 2.10 |
| Ostrava | 1.00 | 6.45 | 4.30 |
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