Popular cities to stop between Bristol and Prague
How far is Bristol to Prague by car
How far is the distance between Bristol and Prague? The direct drive from Bristol, United Kingdom to Prague, Czech Republic is 904 miles or 1455 km, and should have a drive time of 13 hours in normal traffic.
Bristol to Prague drive time with breaks
Driving from Bristol to Prague takes about 13 hours if you do it nonstop, but depending on your food preferences (fast food vs. sit-down), your stamina, or whether you have kids, it'll almost definitely take longer.
Most guides recommend stopping for 30 minutes for every 4 hours of driving, and driving up to 8 hours a day. For a typical driver who's not stopping to see too many sights, we expect a road trip to from Bristol to Prague to take 2 days. During those 2 days, you'll drive for 13 hours in total and take 1 hour for breaks.
When taking breaks, you might as well check out some of the sights too! Take a look at the best stops on a Bristol to Prague drive for some inspiration.
What cities are between Bristol and Prague?
If you're thinking of driving between Bristol and Prague and thinking of staying a night, it's worth looking at a few of the cities that are on the route. The most popular cities to stop between Bristol and Prague are London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich, Bruges, Birmingham, Cologne, Brighton, Frankfurt, and Windsor. London is the most popular city on the route — it's 2 hours from Bristol and 11 hours from Prague.
Going back? How far is Prague from Bristol?
Honestly, it shouldn't differ by too much, but if you're curious about the drive back, check out the reverse directions to see how far Prague is from Bristol.
On your trip from Bristol to Prague, stop by London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich, Bruges, Birmingham, Cologne, Brighton, Frankfurt, and Windsor! Make sure to visit London, the most popular city on the route, and see London's top attractions like Coca-Cola London Eye, The British Museum, and Tower of London.
Birmingham is a major city in England's West Midlands region, with multiple Industrial Revolution-era landmarks that speak to its 18th-century history as a manufacturing powerhouse. It's also home to a network of canals, many of which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and are now lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.
49 minutes off the main route, 10% of way to Prague
Windsor is a town on the River Thames in southeast England, just west of London. It's home to Windsor Castle, a residence of the British Royal Family. Built by William The Conqueror in the 11th century, the castle was extensively remodelled by subsequent monarchs. Public tours take in the State Apartments, which contain opulent furnishings, and paintings from the royal art collection.
4 minutes off the main route, 11% of way to Prague
Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center's Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.
Brussels is Belgium's capital and home to the European Union headquarters. The Grand-Place square at the heart of the city has shops and cafes inside ornate 17th-century guildhouses, and the intricate Gothic Hôtel de Ville (town hall) with a distinctive bell tower. The 19th-century Maison du Roi houses the Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles city-history museum, including costumes for the city's famed Manneken Pis statue.
12% as popular as London
Amsterdam is the Netherlands' capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city's 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city's character, and there are numerous bike paths.
Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region's cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.
Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. The reconstructed Altstadt (Old Town) is the site of Römerberg, a square that hosts an annual Christmas market.
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Munich, Bavaria's capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square contains landmarks such as Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a popular glockenspiel show that chimes and reenacts stories from the 16th century.
1 hour off the main route, 77% of way to Prague
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