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Prague, Vienna & the Imperial Towns: the Day-by-Day Itinerary

Český Krumlov's castle tower over the Vltava loop
Photo: Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

This corridor strings the Habsburg world's best-preserved stage sets: Prague's bridges, Český Krumlov's loop of river and castle, Vienna's palaces and coffee houses, Hallstatt's lake village, and Salzburg beneath its fortress — with pastry at every stop.

Prague, Vienna & the Imperial Towns is a 550 km one-way journey (bus & ferry). It works best as 6–8 days; the plan below is the 7-day version for September, built from 348 verified places, with timetable-estimated transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

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7
days
746 km
distance
11.5 h
in transit
48
curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

Day 1 Prague → Český Krumlov

2h37 transit · wraps up ~19:45
🌡 -0.2–33.5°C · 🌧 ~9 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:00
TIC – Old Town Hallmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Find expert guides and maps right in the heart of the city.
50 min · Prague
open: Jan Feb 09:00-18:00; Mar–Dec 09:00–19:00
09:50
Prague Cool Passmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Enjoy free tours and entries to top sights with this flexible pass.
50 min · Prague · Adult: €64 - 1 day, €88 - 2 days, €108 -
10:40
Signal Festivalmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Witness buildings transformed by dazzling light and video displays.
90 min · Prague
14:47
Vydra Boat Rentalmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Glide smoothly on calm waters with a variety of rental boats.
90 min · Český Krumlov · Canoe from 350 CZK, raft from 1200 CZK
open: May,June (weekends) July –September daily
16:17
Český Krumlov State Castle and Chateaumuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Explore towering walls, historic theatres and lush gardens in Krumlov.
50 min · Český Krumlov
17:07
Regional Museummuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Explore antique treasures and fossils in a captivating historical journey.
50 min · Český Krumlov
18:30
Švejkmuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Experience simple, local flavors near the city center.
75 min · Český Krumlov
open: 11:30 - 22:00
Overnight: Český Krumlov
e.g. Vltavan Campground · Hostel 99

Day 2 Around Český Krumlov

no transit — linger day · wraps up ~17:00
🌡 -0.2–33.5°C · 🌧 ~9 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:00
Egon Schiele Centrum Museummuseums & heritage
Discover bold paintings by Egon Schiele in a striking artistic setting.
50 min · Český Krumlov
open: Also open Mondays!
09:50
Technical Monument - Graphite Minehistory & sagas
Experience the thrill of underground mining in a historic graphite mine.
50 min · Český Krumlov · Price for excursion in English 200 Kč; i
open: Whenever after the phone booking; May-Jun 9AM-4PM; Jul-Aug 9AM-5PM; Se
10:40
Chapel on the Mountain of the Crosshiking
Enjoy panoramic city views along a serene Way of the Cross path.
50 min · Český Krumlov
open: 12:00 - 16:00
11:30
Ontario - boat and raft rentalsmuseums & heritage
Experience the historic center by night on an exciting rafting adventure.
90 min · Český Krumlov
13:00
River Rampagecraft beer & pubs
Combine rafting, drinking, and fun games in a lively river pub crawl.
90 min · Český Krumlov
14:30
International Music Festival Cesky Krumlovcraft beer & pubs
Enjoy live music of many genres in indoor and outdoor concert venues.
90 min · Český Krumlov
16:00
Krčma v Šatlavskécoffee & bakes
Relish grilled meats and onion soup in a cozy, historic tavern ambiance.
60 min · Český Krumlov
Overnight: Český Krumlov
e.g. Vltavan Campground · Hostel 99

Day 3 Vienna

3h14 transit · wraps up ~19:45
🌡 1.6–34.2°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
12:14
Dr. Richardlocal & traditional
Listen to the quiet hum of free Wi-Fi on a regional bus to Graz.
50 min · Vienna · Graz €21.80 (€12 cheaper than by train)
13:04
Student Agencycoffee & bakes
50 min · Vienna · Brno €5-8, Prague €12-18
13:54
Blagussmuseums & heritage
Ride frequent buses from Bratislava Airport to Vienna Erdberg in about an hour.
50 min · Vienna · €6/€11 return
14:44
Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Köck
Sail slowly through the scenic Wachau valley.
50 min · Vienna · from €12
15:34
Green & Clean
Quickly refresh clothes using efficient self-service washers.
50 min · Vienna · From €16 to wash & dry 8kg
open: 06:00-22:00 daily
16:24
FlixBus
50 min · Vienna · €4-10 each way
open: 06:00-23:00
18:30
Rosa Lilla Villamuseums & heritagecraft beer & pubs
Unwind in a welcoming gay resource center bar and restaurant.
75 min · Vienna

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