Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Ensure that you have a valid passport before you arrive in the Czech Republic, especially if you are from a country that is not a member of the European Union. Bring your original birth certificate, an additional form of identification and two passport-sized pictures to your local post office, and wait 4 to 10 weeks for your passport to be mailed to your home.
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Step 2
Learn a few basic phrases in Czech to help you get around the country once you arrive. Relatively few Czechs speak English, and you may find it difficult to give directions to a taxicab driver if you do not make the attempt to speak the language.
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Step 3
Arrive in the Czech Republic through the extensive rail system than runs through most of Western and Central Europe. It is easy to travel to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, from such European cities as Berlin, Frankfurt, Vienna, Cologne, Munich, Nuremburg and Zurich. You may want to check out special deals on rail passes that will allow you to see several European countries for one low price.
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Step 4
Use the Czech Railways network to get around the country once you arrive. From the central station in Prague, you can arrange train travel to almost any major city and town in the Czech Republic. Check out the website for Czech Railways to make reservations and to plan your itinerary (see Resources below).
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Step 5
Ride the public transportation system to get around the larger cities in the Czech Republic. The bus and underground rail networks throughout the country are known for being clean, modern and organized.
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Step 6
Rent a bicycle to explore the more rural areas of the Czech Republic. Bike riding is extremely popular in this country, and you may meet a few new friends while pedaling on the roads that connect the towns.
