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South Bohemia and Moravian wine country from Prague: a One-Week Road Trip in Central Europe

Checked 8 October 2026 against each tourism board's, city's and operator's own page · skynomad

Český Krumlov's old town in the bend of the Vltava, seen from above
Photo: Vlad Kiselov / Unsplash

Best in April and May, also good in March

From Prague and back: seven nights, 770 km, the longest day about 3 h at the wheel. Driving costs €80–€150.

Main visitor season opens at about 100 castles and chateaux run by the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ); Český Krumlov's restored Eggenberg Hall from April: from Thursday 2 April 2026; 2027 date not published yet. Watch for: Prague 1 paid parking: blue zone is for residents (visitors max 1 hour/day, CZK 80/h); purple zone visitors max 24 h, CZK 40/h.

Use this route in my plan Your checklist for Czechia: vignettes, zones, kit and dates.

Day by day

Kilometres and hours are motorway estimates between the cities named, without stops or traffic. Where you sleep in a smaller place nearby, the real place and its distance are given.

  1. Day 1

    Prague → Český Krumlov 181 km · about 2 h 35 driving

    UNESCO-listed town and castle; restored Eggenberg Hall open from April. Source

  2. Day 2

    A day out from Český Krumlov No long drive

  3. Day 3

    Český Krumlov → Telč 140 km · about 2 h 25 driving

    UNESCO-listed Renaissance square and castle in the Highlands region. Source

  4. Day 4

    Telč → Brno 134 km · about 2 h 10 driving

    Moravia's capital: 'A pulsing city with outstanding architecture in the centre of Europe'. Source

  5. Day 5

    A day out from Brno No long drive

  6. Day 6

    Brno → Mikulov 58 km · about 1 h 05 driving

    Wine town: 'wine is everywhere – in the scenic historical streets and in the chateau'; Hustopeče almond orchard on the way. Source

  7. Day 7

    A day out from Mikulov No long drive

  8. Day 8

    Mikulov → Prague 257 km · about 3 h driving

Why go in April and May

What to watch for

What the week costs to drive

ItemCostWorked out from
Fuel for 770 km€72–€128Each country's average petrol and diesel price (week of 28 September 2026), 5 to 8 litres per 100 km. Fuel prices
Vignettes€12Czechia: 10 days
Driving the week€80–€150Rounded to €10

Not included: hotels, food and parking. For your own car and exact days, use the trip cost calculator.

The rules on this route

Driving in Czechia

Use this route in my plan to get every vignette, zone, kit rule and deadline for these countries in one checklist, with dates. The speed limits and sign words pages can then show only these countries.

Next on the road

Sources

  1. Main visitor season opens at about 100 castles and chateaux run by the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ); Český Krumlov's restored Eggenberg Hall from April
  2. Almond and wine festivities in Hustopeče (between Brno and Mikulov): almond orchard in bloom, vintners open cellars
  3. Prague 1 paid parking: blue zone is for residents (visitors max 1 hour/day, CZK 80/h); purple zone visitors max 24 h, CZK 40/h.
  4. Český Krumlov castle: the castle's own visiting-hours page currently shows only autumn opening times; check spring tour hours before going
  5. UNESCO-listed town and castle; restored Eggenberg Hall open from April.
  6. UNESCO-listed Renaissance square and castle in the Highlands region.
  7. Moravia's capital: 'A pulsing city with outstanding architecture in the centre of Europe'.
  8. Wine town: 'wine is everywhere – in the scenic historical streets and in the chateau'; Hustopeče almond orchard on the way.

Dates and prices as published when checked. Events move: check the organiser's page before you book.