TRAVEL INFORMATION

Brno is often regarded as a crossroadsof  a number of Central European cities (Prague, Bratislava, Vienna, etc.) and is thus easy to reach. The main north-south railway line in Central Europe passes through Brno. It is also easy to get to by buses, which can be a cheaper alternative to trains.

We suppose  the majority of participants  to arrive at the  airports of Prague or Vienna and then continue to Brno by train or bus. However, the arrival by plane is possible as well. This website mentions various ways of how to reach Brno and what to do once you are there - public transport in Brno and conference venue.

Getting to Brno by Air

Brno has a small airport (Brno-BRQ) with daily flights provided by Czech Airlines from (and to) Prague. Ryanair flies to Brno from London Stansted. If you want to fly to Brno directly without the need to take a bus or train from  Vienna or Prague you can consider one of these routes.

Brno Airport is located about 7.5 Km outside of Brno. There is a bus service (bus No.76) that departs from outside the main terminal building. The journey to the city centre takes about 20 minutes and costs 22 CZK (i.e. about 80 cents). There is also a taxi service located outside  the main terminal; the journey takes approximately 15 minutes and costs 300 CZK (i.e. 11 Euros). The nearest international airports are in Vienna (130km) and Prague (200km). There are good train/bus connections to Brno from both airports.

Getting to Brno from Prague

Many of you may find it convenient to fly to Prague and then take a bus or train to Brno. Buses from Prague to Brno depart from the Florenc bus station, and most trains depart from the Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží) and Praha Holešovice Railway Station. To get to these locations from the airport, you can go by public transport or take a taxi.

The bus company Student Agency also has direct and frequent buses from Prague Airport to the centre of Brno. To buy a ticket, go to  Student Agency booth at the airport.

Getting from Prague to Brno by bus: There are bus departures from Prague's Florenc Bus Station  every hour during weekdays, and  less frequent at weekends and on holidays. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and costs approx. 250 CZK (10 EUR).

Getting from Prague to Brno by train: The journey from Prague Main Railway Station takes 3hours and 30 minutes; EC trains (recommended) depart from Prague Holesovice Railway Station and shorten the journey to 2 hours 45 minutes. There are about 12 train connections between Prague and Brno every day.

Getting to Brno from Vienna

The Vienna International Airport is well connected with the railway station by bus and train. Trains to Brno depart from the Wien Südbahnhof station. To get to Wien Südbahnhof from the airport, you can either take the City Airport Train, S-bahn, or you can take a bus from the Vienna Airport Lines (every 30 minutes, takes 25 minutes).

Getting from Vienna to Brno by bus: You can take a direct bus from the airport to Brno on Eurolines Austria (you can book your ticket online). Buses leave everyday at 7:10, 13:10, and 16:45. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, and takes you to the main bus station in Brno. Other companies operating daily bus connections are Student Agency and Tourbus. Their buses leave from the airport and from Praterstern station. The journey takes about 2hours and 30minutess.

Getting from Vienna to Brno by train: Brno is only 1 hour 40 minutes away from Vienna. There are three EC or SC trains and three other fast trains daily from Wien Südbahnhof that connect the two cities.

Getting to Brno by car

Brno is situated at the meeting point of motorways D1 (Prague-Brno) and D2 (Brno-Bratislava). Both of them are a part of the trans-European road system, which links France with the Ukraine (E50) and Scandinavia with the Balkans (E65). Other major roads lead northeast to Poland and the Baltic states and south to Austria and Italy. Brno is about 120 minutes drive from Vienna or 150 minutes drive from Prague. Use exit 190 when leaving motorway from Prague.

Hotel Parking

There is parking available at the Best Western Premier Hotel International Brno for free. Hotel Continental offers parking areas. The hotel Continental charges 150 CZK (approx. 5 EUR) per parking lot in the outside parking area per day and 200 CZK (approx. 6.5 EUR) for the underground garage per day.

Getting around in Brno

You will probably arrive in Brno either at the Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží), at the Zvonarka Bus Station (autobusové nádraží Zvonařka) or at smaller but better situated bus station near the hotel Grand. From the Main Railway Station or the Hotel Grand Bus Station, you will get to the Best Western Premier Hotel International Brno or Hotel Continental by taxi or public transport (trams 12,13, second stop from the Main Railway Station called “Šilingrovo náměstí”).

Brno has a dense network of integrated tram and bus lines, which are operated by the Brno City Public Transport Company. Click here for a printable interactive map of Brno transport system. The trams and buses run all day long, but after midnight you will have to use the night buses, all of which conveniently intersect in front of the main train station.

There is a number of tickets available, all of which can be used both on  buses and trams. You can buy tickets at Brno Airport Information Centre,  vending machines, newsstands, train station, hotels and some shops. After you get onthe first vehicle of your trip you must immediately  insert your ticket. There are plainclothes inspectors checking  tickets at any time (without a  valid ticket  you can be fined 1000 CZK )

 

Ticket	10 min.	15 min.	60 min.	1-day	3-days	7-days
Price	14 CZK	18 CZK	22 CZK	80 CZK	200 CZK	330 CZK

 

The 60-minute ticket is sufficient for most trips, but we recommend you  to  buy a three-day or seven-day ticket (depending on the length of your stay).

The Best Western Premier Hotel International Brno
GSP: Loc: 49°11'41.55"N; 16°36'17.24"E

Hotel Continental Brno
GPS: Loc: 49°12'1.78"N; 16°36'16.51"E

Getting around by Taxi

Brno also has convenient and cheap taxi services. Taxis are available  at the bus or train station or at the Brno airport as well as at major sites and intersections in the city. Two of the main taxi companies are City Taxi Brno (tel. +420 542 321 321) and Lido Taxi (tel. +420 542 214 221). It usually costs about 30 CZK to enter a taxi, with the ride  about 25 CZK per kilometer.