Welcome to Brno

"Among Czechs, Moravia’s capital has a dull rep: a likable enough place where not much actually happens. That ‘nothing to do here’ feel was cemented in the early 2000s by the hit local film Boredom in Brno (Nuda v Brně), and, sadly, not many people have gone back to reappraise their opinions. The reality, however, is very different. Tens of thousands of students who attend university here ensure a lively cafe and club scene that easily rivals Prague's. The museums are great too. And if you add in some excellent microbreweries and at least two of the country's best restaurants, there's plenty to reward more than a transit stop." Lonely Planet

How to get to Brno?

Trains

There are direct trains to Brno from Vienna (~1.5 hrs), Bratislava (~1.5 hrs), Prague (~2.5 hrs), Budapest (~4 hrs), Graz (~4 hrs), Dresden (~5.5 hrs), Berlin (~7.5 hrs), Hamburg (~10 hrs), and many more. Trains from Warsaw take just one change (Břeclav or Bohumín). The train station in Brno is called "Brno - hlavní nádraží".

Flights

Check your flights with Brno-based company KIWI.com (Forbes Czech Startup of 2017).

Brno Airport (BRQ) operates regular direct flights to London, Malaga, Milan and Rome

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the best option to arrive in Brno. From the airport, take a train to Wien Hauptbahnhof (~15 mins) and then any direct train to Brno (~1.5 hrs) or take a direct coach bus from the airport to Brno (~2 hrs)

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is the alternative; however, there are just a few direct connections from Prague airport to Brno from the airport Terminal 1, take the Airport Express bus line to Prague's main train station (~45 mins) and then a train from the train station to Brno (~2.5 hrs) or take a direct coach bus from the airport to Brno (~2.5 hrs)

M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava (BTS) is RyanAir hub, so it might be useful when hunting for cheap flight tickets within Europe from the airport take bus no 61 to Bratislava's main train station (~30 mins) and then a train from Bratislava's main train station (~1.5 hrs)

Getting around Brno with public transport?

Public transport

Brno has a great public transport system, you can reach any part of the city with a tram, bus or trolleybus. To buy your public transport ticket, simply tap your debit or card when entering the tram, bus or trolley bus. The Faculty is 10 minutes by a tram no. 1 direction Ečerova from the Brno train station to the stop ARENA BRNO. The fare is 20 Kč (about 0.8 Euro) for a 15-minutes ticket, or 25 Kč (about 1 Euro) for a 60-minutes ticket. To search for connection either use Google Maps or IDOS. Buses operate 24 hours a day, and at night, there are special night buses available. You will never be changed more than the value of a 24-hour ticket for CZK 90 (less than 4 Euro).

Bike-sharing and e-scooters

There are some bike-sharing providers in Brno - pink bikes by Rekola or blue bikes by Nextbike as well as e-scooters by Lime and Bolt . Take in mind that Brno is a hilly city.

Taxi

Using a taxi in Brno is safe. It usually costs around 30 Kč per km and most companies accept credit or debit cards. You may consider Czech based app Liftago for official taxis or use Bolt or Uber.

Where to stay in Brno?

These are suggested B&Bs located close to the Faculty:

Penzion Integrity (Booking.com) (1750-2000 CZK per night with breakfast, email: info@penzionintegrity.eu)
Penzion Zahrada (1200 CZK per night)
Penzion Locanda (Booking.com) (1200 CZK per night)
Hotel Centrum Brno (1200 CZK per night with breakfast, book via email: recepce@nconzo.cz)
Orea Congres Hotel Brno **** (1800 CZK per night with breakfast, book through hotel's website with code: SMUNI)
Orea Hotel Voro *** (1500 CZK per night with breakfast, book through hotel's website with code: SMUNI)

These are suggested hotels in the city center:

Hotel Royal Ricc **** (2500 CZK per night with breakfast, book via email as MASARYK UNIVERZITY guest: rezervace@royalricc.cz)
Grandhotel Brno **** (2000 CZK per night with breakfast, ask organizer at university to make a reservation for you)
Hotel Continental **** (1840 CZK per night with breakfast, book via email with code MASARYKOVA UNIVERZITA, email: info@continentalbrno.cz)
Hotel Grandezza ***** (3000 CZK per night with breakfast, book via email as MASARYK UNIVERZITY guest: info@grandezzahotel.com