| The Petřín Funicular (Lanová dráha na Petřín) runs from Újezd in the Lesser Town, in the centre of Prague, to the top of Petřín Hill. The track passes through parkland and woodland as it climbs, making the journey an enjoyable experience for all ages.
In September 2026, the funicular reopened following two years of major renovation, with a completely rebuilt track and new carriages.
The funicular has three stations: Újezd (base station), Nebozízek (midway station) and Petřín (top station).
Passengers can travel between Újezd and Petřín in either direction, but can only board or alight at Nebozízek when travelling uphill. On the downhill journey, the funicular runs directly from Petřín to Újezd.
The Nebozízek station mainly serves Nebozizek Restaurant and Petřínské Terasy Café. As the funicular does not stop at Nebozízek on the downhill journey, passengers wishing to return to Újezd should first travel uphill to Petřín station and then take the funicular down to Újezd. A single ticket is valid for the entire journey.
Two funicular cars operate on the line, departing simultaneously from opposite ends. As one ascends, the other descends.
Timetable & Tickets:
The Petřín Funicular operates daily from 07:00-22:15. Services run every 10 minutes.
A one-way ticket costs 100 CZK. You can buy tickets at all three stations.
The Petřín Funicular forms part of the Prague public transport network. Holders of 24-hour, 72-hour and long-term passes can travel without buying an additional ticket.
The Újezd funicular station is a 5-minute walk from Újezd tram stop and is easily accessible from other areas of Prague by tram. Alternatively, it is a 10 to 15-minute walk from Charles Bridge.
HUNGER WALL
On its journey up and down Petřín Hill, the funicular passes through the Hunger Wall, which forms part of the city's medieval fortifications. The Hunger Wall was commissioned by Emperor Charles IV between 1360 and 1362. According to legend, it became known as the Hunger Wall because its construction provided employment for Prague residents during hard times.
SUMMIT OF PETŘÍN HILL
At the top of Petřín Hill is a beautiful, wide-open area of landscaped gardens with several visitor attractions, including Petřín Tower, Štefánik Observatory, the Mirror Maze, a carousel, a children's playground and the Church of St. Lawrence.
A trip on the Petřín Funicular combined with the attractions and gardens of Petřín Hill makes an excellent half-day excursion away from Prague's busy historic centre. The only time to avoid visiting is when the weather is particularly poor, as nature and the views are central to the experience.
TIP: If you enjoy walking in nature, consider walking down after visiting the top rather than taking the funicular back to the historic centre. A series of pathways leads down through woodland and parkland.
TECHNICAL DETAILS OF PETŘÍN FUNICULAR
Track length: 510m
Number of stations: 3 (Újezd, Nebozízek and Petřín)
Number of cars: 2
Vertical rise: 130m
Steepest gradient: 29.8%
Speed: 4m/s
HISTORY OF PETŘÍN FUNICULAR
The Petřín Funicular opened on 25 July 1891, operating with a water-balance drive system.
It ceased operating in 1916 during World War I and resumed service in 1932 after being converted to an electric drive system.
The funicular closed again in 1965 after a landslide on Petřín Hill damaged the track and remained out of service until reopening in 1985. It then operated continuously until September 2024, when it closed for its most recent renovation.
The Petřín Funicular reopened on 22 September 2026 with a rebuilt track and new carriages. | 
