Cities Near Prague
Cities near Prague, Czechia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Pilsen, Karlovy Vary, Liberec. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Prague, Czechia is Pilsen, about 52 mi (84 km) away — roughly 1 hr 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PilsenThe original home of Pilsner beer | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Karlovy VaryGrand colonnaded spa town | 69 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| LiberecMountain town below Jested | 55 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| DresdenBaroque Saxony across the border | 73 mi / 117 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ústí nad Labem | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Most | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pardubice | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jihlava | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| České Budějovice | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Görlitz | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Prague
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pilsen, Karlovy Vary, Liberec, Dresden, Ústí nad Labem. 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 Prague include Pilsen, Karlovy Vary, Liberec, Dresden, Ústí nad Labem. The closest is Pilsen, about 52 miles (84 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.