Side quests
Day trips from Prague
3 easy escapes, most by public transport.
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Czech trains and buses make easy day trips. Times are approximate; check the timetable for your date.
Side quest 1
Kutná Hora
St Barbara’s Church and the Sedlec Ossuary.
- How to get there
- Train from Praha hlavní nádraží
- Travel time
- About 1 hour
Side quest 2
Karlštejn Castle
A Gothic castle in the woods. Book a tour of the interior.
- How to get there
- Train from Praha hlavní nádraží or Smíchov, then a walk uphill
- Travel time
- About 40 min by train
Side quest 3
Český Krumlov
A fairy-tale river town with a castle. Better as an overnight stay.
- How to get there
- Bus or train, or a tour
- Travel time
- About 3 hours each way
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