Cities Near Brno
Cities near Brno, Czechia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Olomouc, Jihlava, Zlín. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Brno, Czechia is Olomouc, about 40 mi (64 km) away — roughly 1 hr 12 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OlomoucFountains and a holy column | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| JihlavaHistoric mining town | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ZlínModernist shoe-city architecture | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TrenčínSlovak hilltop castle | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| BratislavaSlovakia's capital | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Floridsdorf | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pardubice | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trnava | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Opava | 77 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hradec Králové | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Brno
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Olomouc, Jihlava, Zlín, Trenčín, Bratislava. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Brno include Olomouc, Jihlava, Zlín, Trenčín, Bratislava. The closest is Olomouc, about 40 miles (64 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.