Getting to Brno
Brno is the second-largest city in the Czech Republic and is well-connected to major Central European transport hubs. The city can be reached directly via flight through some ports or easily by train or long-distance bus from nearby international airports and capitals such as Prague, Vienna, and Bratislava.
Flying directly to Brno
Direct flights to Brno are limited and often seasonal, but the airport typically offers connections to destinations such as:
• London, United Kingdom (Stansted Airport) – operated by Ryanair
• Bergamo, Italy – operated by Ryanair
• Malaga, Spain – operated by Ryanair
• Rome, Italy – operated by AeroItalia
• Tivat, Montenegro and Podgorica, Montenegro – operated by Air Montenegro
Seasonal and charter flights (typically in summer, so during the time of the conference) may also operate to destinations such as:
• Antalya, Turkey
• Marsa Alam, Egypt
• Heraklion, Greece
• Rhodes, Greece
• Hurghada, Egypt
However, the number of direct flights is limited, so it is best to check and plan beforehand. Alternatively one can arrive to one of the three major ports listed below via flight and then arrive from there to Brno via train or bus.
From Vienna, Austria
Many international visitors arrive via Vienna International Airport, the closest large international airport to Brno.
From Vienna by Bus
Direct buses run from Vienna Airport, Austria and Vienna city centre, Austria to Brno.
Common operators include:
• FlixBus
• RegioJet
Travel time: about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
From Vienna by Train
While there is no direct train from Vienna Airport to Brno, the airport is very well connected to Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station), which serves as the main hub for trains to Brno.
Travellers can take a direct train from Vienna Airport to Wien Hauptbahnhof, which runs frequently throughout the day, and takes only 15 minutes. From Wien Hauptbahnhof, travellers can take a direct train to Brno hlavní nádraží.
Common train operators include:
• ÖBB
• RegioJet
• České dráhy
Travel time: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
From Prague, Czech Republic
From Prague there are many busses and trains that reach Brno. The easiest way from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Brno is via bus.
From Prague by Bus
Direct buses connect Prague Airport with Brno.
Common operators include:
• FlixBus
• RegioJet
Travel time: approximately 2.5–3.5 hours.
From Prague by Train
Trains run frequently between Praha hlavní nádraží and Brno hlavní nádraží.
It is important to note that Praha hlavní nádraží is located in the city centre of Prague and not at the airport. Travellers arriving at Prague Airport must first take a bus, airport shuttle, or taxi to the city centre railway station before continuing by train to Brno.
Major train operators include:
• České dráhy
• RegioJet
Travel time: approximately 2.5 hours.
From Bratislava, Slovakia
Another nearby airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport, in Slovakia.
From Bratislava by Bus
Direct buses operate between Bratislava, Slovakia and Brno, Czech Republic.
Common operators include:
• FlixBus
• RegioJet
• Slovak Lines
Travel time: about 1.5–2 hours.
From Bratislava by Train
There is no direct train from the airport to Brno, but the airport is located only about 9 km from the city centre and is well connected to Bratislava Hlavná stanica.
Travellers arriving at the airport can reach the main railway station by bus or taxi in approximately 20–30 minutes, and then continue to Brno by train.
Common operators include:
• RegioJet
• České dráhy
• ÖBB
Travel time: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes