If you are planning to drive from Ukraine to the Czech Republic by your own car, you should choose a convenient route in advance and get acquainted with the rules for drivers in the country. Find out more about the necessary documents, convenient routes and the main provisions of the traffic code

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A trip from Ukraine to the Czech Republic by car requires careful preparation and planning. It is necessary to choose a convenient route in advance, because the journey time will be long. Read more about driving your own car to the Czech Republic, which country is convenient to get there, traffic rules and everything you need to know before you go.

Route Ukraine - Czech Republic

There are two ways to get from Ukraine to the Czech Republic by car: transit through Poland or Slovakia.

In our previous articles, we described in detail the rules for crossing the border with Poland and Slovakia.

Taking into account the region of the Czech Republic you are travelling to and the city of departure from Ukraine, choose the most convenient way.

It should be noted that when entering the Czech Republic from Slovakia, the nearest major city will be Brno, and from Poland - Ostrava.

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Documents for entering the Czech Republic by car

All drivers travelling from Ukraine by car must have the following documents with them:

● international passport;

● national driving licence with an expiry date;
● vehicle registration certificate;
● the identification mark of Ukraine on the vehicle;
● nationally issued number plate;
● a Green Card compulsory insurance contract.

Compulsory car insurance: Green Card to the Czech Republic

Remember that all vehicles with Ukrainian registration are required to have a valid Green Card insurance policy when entering the Czech Republic.

The Green Card is a mandatory international motor third party liability insurance policy that covers the costs of compensation for damage to life, health and property of third parties caused by road accidents in the Czech Republic and other member states of the international Green Card agreement.

It is also worth remembering that in the event of an accident abroad, a driver who does not have a Green Card for a car risks spending tens of thousands of euros on car repairs and compensation for damages.

It is better to buy insurance online, as it is quick and easy. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can take out a Green Card policy from a licensed insurer. Packages are available for different periods from 15 days to 1 year for cars and trucks, trailers and semi-trailers for trucks, as well as motorcycles and scooters. It should be borne in mind that the insurance starts the next day after the registration, so we advise you to read the terms and conditions in advance and purchase a Green Card.

How long does it take to get from Ukrainian cities to the Czech Republic by car?

● From Kyiv:

Distance to Prague in transit through Poland: 1 397 km.
Travelling time: 15 hours 40 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Zhytomyr, Rivne, Lviv. In Poland - Krakow, Katowice. In the Czech Republic - Ostrava, Brno.

Distance to Prague by transit through Slovakia: 1 550 km.
Travelling time: 18 hours and 34 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Uzhhorod. In Slovakia - Kosice. In the Czech Republic - Brno.

● From Lviv:

Distance to Prague in transit through Poland: 858 km.
Travelling time: 9 hours and 6 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Poland - Rzeszów, Krakow, Katowice. In the Czech Republic - Ostrava, Brno.

Distance to Prague by transit through Slovakia: 989 km.
Travelling time: 12 hours 33 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Uzhhorod. In Slovakia - Kosice. In the Czech Republic - Brno.

● From Odesa:

Distance to Prague in transit through Poland: 1,662 km.
Travel time: 19 hours and 17 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Vinnytsia, Lviv. In Poland - Krakow, Katowice. In the Czech Republic - Ostrava, Brno.

Distance to Prague by transit through Slovakia: 1,760 km.
Travelling time: 21 hours and 36 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Vinnytsia, Uzhhorod. In Slovakia - Kosice. In the Czech Republic - Brno.

● From Dnipro:

Distance to Prague in transit through Poland: 1,810 km.
Travelling time: 21 hours and 6 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Vinnytsia, Lviv. In Poland - Krakow, Katowice. In the Czech Republic - Ostrava, Brno.

Distance to Prague by transit through Slovakia: 1 907 km.
Travelling time: 23 hours 55 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Vinnytsia, Uzhhorod. In Slovakia - Kosice. In the Czech Republic - Brno.

● From Chernivtsi:

Distance to Prague in transit through Poland: 1 810 km.
Travel time: 12 hours 41 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Lviv. In Poland - Krakow, Katowice. In the Czech Republic - Ostrava, Brno.

Distance to Prague by transit through Slovakia: 1 148 km.
Travelling time: 14 hours and 39 minutes.

Major cities along the way: in Ukraine - Uzhhorod. In Slovakia - Kosice. In the Czech Republic - Brno.

Due to the length of the trip, we recommend stopping for a rest.

From any point of departure in Ukraine, choosing a route in transit through Poland, your route will go through Krakow. This is a great opportunity to spend the night. The price of hotel rooms and apartments in Krakow starts from 2,000 UAH per night.

If you decide to travel through Slovakia, your route will go through Kosice. The similar price for hotel rooms and apartments in the city starts from 2,500 UAH.

Toll roads in the Czech Republic

Map of toll roads in the Czech Republic:

To drive on the country's toll roads, you need to buy a vignette.

Vignette in the Czech Republic

In order to drive on the Czech Republic's toll roads, drivers of passenger cars weighing up to 3.5 tonnes are required to purchase an electronic road vignette (elektronická dálniční známka), which serves as a confirmation of payment of the toll. Thus, payment by means of a vignette is limited in time, but not in the distance that a driver can drive on toll roads. The vignette must be affixed to the car's windscreen in the lower right corner.

The vignette can be purchased online at the official website, at post offices and petrol stations, as well as at self-service vending machines. Places where vignettes are sold are marked with a special sign.

The cost of a vignette for a vehicle weighing up to 3.5 tonnes will depend on its validity period:

● for one day - 200 CZK (UAH 347.5);
● for 10 days - 270 CZK (UAH 469.13);
● for a month - 430 kroons (747.13 UAH);
● for a year - 2300 CZK (3,996.25 UAH).

Traffic rules in the Czech Republic

● A passenger who is at least 150 cm tall and at least 12 years old can ride in the front seat of a car. Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to be transported without a special child seat or booster.
● Using a telephone while driving a car is prohibited.
● Glass tinting: light transmission for the windscreen - 70%, for the side windows - at least 75%. In case of exceeding the permissible norm, the use of the vehicle is prohibited.
● Dipped beam headlights must be switched on at all times, regardless of the time of day or season. Fog lights are only used in suitable weather conditions. If you stop at a railway crossing, the driver must switch off the headlights and switch on the parking lights.
● Park the vehicle only in designated areas with appropriate signs. In the Czech Republic, a car is towed away very quickly (within the first 5-10 minutes after improper parking).
● Drinking even in small doses before driving is prohibited in the Czech Republic - even with 0.3 ppm of alcohol, the driver will receive a fine of 2500 to 20000 CZK and will lose his/her driving licence for a period of 6 to 12 months.
● Speed limit: within settlements - 50 km/h, on roads outside settlements - 90 km/h, on motorways within settlements - 80 km/h, on motorways outside settlements - 130 km/h.

Petrol price in the Czech Republic

As of 8 August 2024, the following fuel prices were recorded in the country:

● petrol - 38.13 CZK per litre (UAH 66.25);
● diesel - 36.59 CZK per litre (63.58 UAH);
● LPG - 16.93 kroons per litre (29.42 UAH);
● CNG - 34.01 CZK per litre (UAH 59.25).

Just a reminder. Ukrainians who live in the Czech Republic and drive their own cars should know everything about the rules that apply to drivers. You can find out more about compulsory car insurance in the Czech Republic and whether Ukrainians need to take out a local insurance policy here.

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