Travelling to the Czech Republic
By car
For Czech motorways you need a vignette, which you can buy online as an electronic vignette. The approximate journey times to Prague (without traffic):
| Start | Distance to Prague | Journey time by car |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 155 km | 2h 55min |
| Berlin | 345 km | 5h 20min |
| Hamburg | 650 km | 8h 10min |
| Munich | 380 km | 4h 30min |
| Düsseldorf | 750 km | 8h 15min |
| Hanover | 530 km | 6h 55min |
| Cologne | 710 km | 7h 50min |
| Frankfurt | 530 km | 6h 10min |
| Vienna | 280 km | 3h 15min |
| Salzburg | 370 km | 4h 25min |
| Zurich | 690 km | 7h 40min |
After larger procedures you should not drive yourself home. Please arrange for someone to accompany you and take you home.
By train or coach
Prague, Brno and other cities are directly connected to the German and Austrian rail and long-distance coach networks. The station and the clinic are often only a short taxi ride apart. We are happy to help you find a suitable connection.
By plane
There are airports in Prague, Brno and Karlovy Vary, among other places. Allow plenty of buffer time for your return flight and discuss with your doctor when you can fly after the operation.
Pick-up service
On request, we can arrange a pick-up service from the airport or station to the clinic or hotel (chargeable). Please let us know your arrival time and flight details in good time.
Travel checklist
- ID card or passport
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in addition to your documents
- Medical findings, medication list and test results, see Preparation
- Comfortable, loose clothing that fastens at the front with buttons or a zip
- Check your travel health insurance and, if applicable, trip cancellation insurance
- Charger, cash or card for the remaining payment and taxi
Distances to Karlovy Vary
| Start | Distance | Journey time by car |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 165 km | 2h 15min |
| Berlin | 345 km | 4h 05min |
| Hamburg | 630 km | 6h 20min |
| Munich | 300 km | 3h 20min |
| Düsseldorf | 630 km | 6h 30min |
| Hanover | 500 km | 5h 10min |
| Cologne | 560 km | 5h 50min |
| Frankfurt | 380 km | 4h 10min |
| Vienna | 460 km | 5h |
| Salzburg | 380 km | 4h 40min |
| Zurich | 600 km | 6h 10min |
Distances to České Budějovice (Budweis)
| Start | Distance | Journey time by car |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 290 km | 3h 30min |
| Berlin | 490 km | 5h 30min |
| Hamburg | 780 km | 7h 45min |
| Munich | 300 km | 3h 40min |
| Düsseldorf | 760 km | 7h 50min |
| Hanover | 650 km | 6h 40min |
| Cologne | 720 km | 7h 20min |
| Frankfurt | 540 km | 5h 45min |
| Vienna | 200 km | 2h 40min |
| Salzburg | 240 km | 2h 45min |
| Zurich | 610 km | 6h 30min |
Distances to Bratislava
| Start | Distance | Journey time by car |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 474 km | 4h 49min |
| Berlin | 677 km | 6h 47min |
| Munich | 520 km | 5h 05min |
| Stuttgart | 755 km | 7h 10min |
| Hanover | 836 km | 8h 14min |
| Cologne | 981 km | 9h 29min |
| Frankfurt | 799 km | 7h 52min |
| Vienna | 79 km | 1h 03min |
| Salzburg | 381 km | 3h 35min |
| Zurich | 832 km | 8h 09min |
Accommodation for you and your companion
Before the operation
You will usually spend the night before the operation in a hotel or guesthouse near the clinic. This saves you the journey on the morning of the procedure and gives you peace and quiet.
After the operation
Depending on the procedure, you will either go home the same day or stay in the clinic for one or two nights. Afterwards, accommodation near the clinic is a good idea so that you can recover and, if necessary, get to a check-up quickly. Some clinics also offer guest rooms for accompanying persons.
Booking through CZ-Wellmed
On request, we will book rooms for you and your companion. Please let us know what you would like as early as possible, at the latest 14 days before the procedure. Tell us your arrival day, the number of nights and your room preferences, for example single or double room.
Tips
- Room on the ground floor if possible, or with a lift
- Short distances to the clinic, pharmacy and restaurants
- Plan for a companion, especially in the first few days
Preparation and requirements
Examinations before general anaesthesia
For an operation under general anaesthetic you will usually need:
- an internal medicine examination including health questionnaire, physical examination and ECG
- laboratory values: full blood count, electrolytes, liver and kidney values, blood clotting
- written clearance for surgery from your doctor
At many clinics, the examination can also be carried out on site on the day of surgery. Some clinics, for example České Budějovice (Budweis), require it in advance from your GP, with results no more than 14 days old. For procedures under local anaesthetic it is usually not necessary. You will receive the exact requirements with your documents.
Medication and habits
- No antibiotics or blood-thinning medication such as aspirin for two weeks before the operation, unless prescribed otherwise by a doctor
- Discuss regular medication and dietary supplements with your doctor in advance
- Significantly reduce alcohol and tobacco; not smoking supports wound healing
- No acute infections on the day of surgery
Who will not be operated on
People under 18 and people whose last general anaesthetic was less than eight weeks ago will not be operated on. If you have pre-existing conditions, please clarify your fitness for surgery with your GP beforehand.
The day before and the day of the operation
- Remain fasting, as instructed by the clinic
- No make-up, nail varnish, jewellery or contact lenses
- Shower and wear fresh, comfortable clothing
- Bring your documents, ID and medication list
At home after the operation
- Rest, take it easy and wear the prescribed compression garment or support bra, as instructed by your doctor
- Check-up with your GP after about 10 to 14 days
- If you have questions or notice anything unusual, contact the clinic or us
- Covering possible follow-up costs: Follow-up cost insurance
General information. It replaces neither medical consultation nor a personal advisory conversation. As of: October 2026.