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Prague Public Transport: Travel around by Metro, Tram & Bus
Public transport in Prague is cheap, efficient and highly integrated.
The simplest way to travel into the city from Prague Airport is by taxi (if you pre-book), but you can also use public transport - by bus, then metro.
Once checked into your hotel in the city, it is easy to travel around Prague by public transport. |
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Travel into Prague from Prague Airport by public transport
There is no metro at Prague Airport. To travel into Prague by public transport, take a bus then change to the metro.
There are two main routes. Both take around one hour:
Route 1: Take bus 59 from Terminal 1 or 2 at Prague Airport to Nádraží Veleslavín metro station (line A), then change to the Prague Metro.
Route 2: Take bus 100 from Terminal 1 or 2 at Prague Airport to Zlicin metro station (line B), then change to the Prague Metro.
The single fare into Prague's city centre is 40 CZK.
Purchase tickets from one of the orange or yellow ticket machines located by the airport exit doors, at the airport bus stops, and inside the buses. | |
Prague Airport Ticket Machine |
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Tickets are also available from a Public Transport Information Centre. At the airport, there is one in the arrivals hall at both terminals.
Open: Daily 07:00-21:00.
Buses 59 and 100 and the Prague Metro form part of the Public Transport Network. Therefore, standard Public Transport Tickets can be used (see below). | |
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| TIP: If you have luggage or prefer a faster, smoother journey, book Prague airport transfers. | |
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Travel around Prague by public transport
The city centre is compact, so after dropping your bags at your hotel, it is easy to travel around Prague either on foot or on public transport (be careful hailing taxis on the street as they may overcharge).
TICKET TYPES
A ticket for the Prague Public Transport Network permits travel on the Prague Metro, trams and buses for a set period of time: 30 minutes, 90 minutes, 24 hours, 72 hours and one month.
Tickets permit unlimited switching between transport modes. |
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WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Purchase tickets from one of the orange or yellow ticket machines located at metro stations, inside trams and buses, and at major tram and bus stops.
You can also buy tickets from a Public Transport Information Centre (see below).
Ticket machines inside trams and buses accept payment by contactless credit card and mobile device.
Other ticket machines accept payment by contactless credit card, mobile device, and in cash (Czech Crowns (CZK)).
Note: Passengers buying a ticket inside a tram or bus via contactless payment are required to board the vehicle by the door with the contactless payment symbol on (if a transport official sees you board by another door, you could face a fine).
Ticket Validation | |
Public Transport Ticket Machine |
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Once you have bought a ticket, it must be validated at the time of travel:
-A ticket bought from a ticket machine inside a tram or bus is validated automatically. |
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-A ticket bought elsewhere must be validated by punching it in a yellow ticket validation machine. Find these inside trams and buses, and at the entrance to metro stations.
TICKET PRICES
This table lists Public Transport Tickets available to tourist visitors (discounted local resident's tickets are not shown). | |
Contactless Payments |
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| 30 minutes |
30 CZK |
free |
15 CZK |
free |
| 90 minutes |
40 CZK |
free |
20 CZK |
free |
| 24 hour pass |
120 CZK |
free |
60 CZK |
free |
| 72 hour
pass |
330 CZK |
free |
330 CZK |
free |
| 1-Month pass |
1000 CZK |
free |
1000 CZK |
free |
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Free Travel: Seniors 65+ years and children 0-14 years are eligible for free travel and do not require a ticket. They must carry a passport/photo ID with their date of birth (DOB), and be ready to present it for inspection if requested by a transport official.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION CENTRES
Public Transport Information Centres sell tickets and provide information and maps.
The main centres are at:
-Prague Airport (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)
-Nádraží Veleslavín metro station (line A)
-Můstek metro station (lines A & B) (bottom of Wenceslas Square, by metro exit "28. října")
-Prague Main Railway Station (Praha hlavní nádraží)
Open: Daily 07:00 to 21:00.
There is also a small centre at:
-Zlicin metro station (line B)
Open: Monday-Friday 08:00 to 17:00. | | | |
MODES OF public Transport
The Prague Metro and trams are the main modes of public transport within the city centre.
Buses and trains transport people into the city from outside Prague, from within Czechia and neighbouring European countries. | |
 METRO (underground/subway)
The Prague Metro serves all areas of the city centre, and extends well into the suburbs. The Metro is safe and reliable, with trains travelling at high speed.
Prague Metro operates 05:00-24:00.
There are 3 metro lines: A (green), B (yellow) & C (red).
Each metro line runs a service every 2-4 minutes during peak times, every 4-10 minutes off-peak.
Prague Metro map | Prague Metro information | | 
Prague Metro |
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 TRAMS
The Prague tram network serves all areas of the city centre, and extends well into the suburbs. Trams are safe and reliable, and provide a reasonably quick means of transport.
Daytime trams operate 05:00-00:30.
Trams run every 4-8 minutes during peak times, every 5-20 minutes off-peak.
Night trams operate 00:30-05:00, and run every 30 minutes.
Most useful trams for tourist visitors:
-Tram 9 runs through Wenceslas Square, onto the National Theatre, and across the river to the Lesser Town;
-Trams 22 and 23 run by the National Theatre, across the river to the Lesser Town, and travel up to Prague Castle.
Prague tram map | |
Prague Tram |
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 BUSES
The Prague bus network transports people into the city from outside Prague, from areas not served by the Metro and trams.
Buses terminate near metro stations and tram stops to facilitate onward travel by tram or metro.
An example of this is the journey from Prague Airport ( see above).
Daytime buses operate 04:30-00:30.
Buses run every 6-8 minutes during peak times, every 15-20 minutes off-peak.
Night buses operate 00:30-04:30. Buses run every 30-60 minutes.
Prague bus map | |
Prague Bus |
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 PETřÍN FUNICULAR (closed until 2026)
The Petřín Funicular runs from Újezd street (tram stop Újezd) in the Lesser Town to the top of Petřín Hill.
There is a halfway stop in both directions for passengers who wish to visit Nebozizek Restaurant or Petřínské Terasy Pub.
At the top of Petřín Hill, and set in landscaped gardens, are several visitor attractions, including Petřín Tower, a mirror maze, an observatory, and a carousel (in summer).
There are two funiculars. They depart at the same time from each end: as one ascends the other descends.
The Petřín Funicular operates 08:00-23:00: every 10 minutes in summer, every 15 minutes in winter.
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Petřín Funicular |
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PETřÍN FUNICULAR TICKETS
Buy tickets for the Petřín Funicular at the base (Újezd), at the halfway stop, and at the top.
Alternatively, as the Petřín Funicular forms part of the Prague Public Transport Network, holders of 24 hour, 72 hour and 1-Month passes can travel for free. | |
TRAIN TIMES & TICKET RESERVATIONS
Check train times and book tickets at České dráhy (Czech Railways).
Information is in English and Czech.
Alternatively, purchase train tickets either in advance or on the day of travel from any Prague railway station. Tickets to all destinations are generally available up to the time of departure. | | | |
More Information
For information on travelling to Prague: Travel to Prague.
For information on accessibility on public transport: Prague Accessibility Guide. |
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 CURRENCY GUIDE |  | | £1 = 30 CZK |
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