Getting to Brno
Brno is located in the heart of Central Europe and can be easily reached by an excellent network of transportation routes.
By air via Vienna (Recommended Route):
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Vienna International Airport (VIE) – This is the closest and most convenient global hub for Brno. Located just 145 kilometers away, it features direct flights from major European cities, North America, and Asia.
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From VIE to Brno: The easiest options are direct buses operated by RegioJet or FlixBus, which run almost hourly directly from the airport terminal to Brno city center in about 2 hours. Alternatively, frequent trains travel from Vienna Airport to the Vienna Main Train Station (Wien Hbf), where you can catch a fast, direct connection to Brno (total travel time is roughly 2.5 hours).
By air via Prague (Alternative Route):
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Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) – Offers regular direct flights from most European hubs and transatlantic non-stop flights.
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From PRG to Brno: You can easily travel to Brno by train or bus. Take the Airport Express (AE) bus or public transit from the airport to Prague Main Railway Station (Praha hl.n.), where high-speed trains depart for Brno every hour (a scenic 2.5-hour journey). Direct, comfortable buses operated by FlixBus (www.flixbus.cz) and RegioJet (www.regiojet.com) also connect Prague to Brno.
By train: The main railway station in Brno (Brno hlavní nádraží) is located conveniently in the absolute center of the city. Fast, comfortable international trains connect Brno directly to Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. You can book tickets directly at cd.cz/en (Czech Railways), regiojet.com, or through travel mobile apps like Trainline and Omio.
By car: An extensive motorway system links Brno directly to neighboring European capitals, including Prague (via the D1 highway), Vienna (via the D52/A5), and Bratislava (via the D2).