Cesky Krumlov Travel Forum

Does anybody know the approximate time it would take to drive from Cesky Krumlov to Krakow in August?

Not quite what you are looking for but....

I did the overnight train from Krakow to Prague in about 7 hours, then went to the bus station and travelled Prague - Cesky in less than 1.5 hours.

CK is a wonderful, fairy-tale town. Allow yourself some time to take it all in.

Thanks, I heard the train is slow and we're by-passing Prague so that helps me get an idea. Thanks. We're spending 3 days in Prague and 2 in Casky Krumlov.

It's almost 600km. Expect at least 7 hours.

You will be driving some minor highways. There is extensive road construction during the summer, so allow 3 additional hours for delays and detours. If you are driving on the autobahns, you need to buy a permit for Czech and another for Poland, or face fines. It can get expensive.

One day in Krumlov is enough. Consider spending the other day in the fascinating city of Brno.

Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, we only have 2 weeks. My brother and his family are moving to Budapest so we'll be visiting them. We wanted to avoid the Grand Prix that we didn't know was on when we booked our tickets, so we decided to venture beyond Budapest until the race is over.

"If you are driving on the autobahns, you need to buy a permit for Czech and another for Poland, or face fines."

What he means by "permit" is:

In the Czech Rep a sticker that you attach on the bottom or top right inner side of the winshield. A 7-day sticker with green "D" and validity indicated costs 200 CZK and is (should be) available at any gas station and/or post office.

http://www.ceskedalnice.cz/prilohy/dz2007.htm

In Poland the A4 expressway between Wroclaw-Katowice-Krakow has regular toll booths where you pay cash.