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Public Transport: Getting around Prague by Metro, Tram & Bus
Public transport in Prague is cheap, safe, and well-integrated.The easiest way to travel from Prague Airport into the city is by taxi, but you can also take a bus followed by the Metro.
Once you are in the centre and you've dropped your bags at your hotel, getting around Prague by tram and metro is straightforward and convenient. |
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Getting from Prague Airport Into prague by Public Transport: BUS & METRO
| There is no Metro station at Prague Airport. The main way to travel into the city by public transport is by bus, followed by the Prague Metro. Two Main Routes (both take approximately one hour):
Route 1: Take Bus 59 from Terminal 1 or 2 to Nádraží Veleslavín Metro station (Line A), then transfer to the Metro. Route 2: Take Bus 100 from Terminal 1 or 2 to Zlicin Metro station (Line B), then transfer to the Metro.
Operating hours: approximately 04:30-00:10. Fare: A single ticket for travel from Prague Airport into the city costs 40 CZK. Both buses and the Metro are part of the Prague Public Transport Network, so standard public transport tickets can be used for travel (see 'Getting Around Prague' below). | |
Prague Airport Ticket Machine |
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WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Purchase tickets from the orange or yellow ticket machines located near the airport exit doors, at the airport bus stops, and inside the buses.
Tickets are also available from the Public Transport Information Centres located in the Arrivals Hall of both terminals.
Opening hours: Daily 07:00-21:00. OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS
Bus AE (Airport Express): The AE bus offers a third route into the city. It runs directly from Terminal 1 only to Prague Main Railway Station (Hlavní Nádraží) roughly every 30 minutes, from 05:30-20:53. Purchase tickets from the driver for 100 CZK. The AE bus is not part of the Prague Public Transport Network, so tickets cannot be used for onward travel by Metro or tram. This service is best suited to travellers catching a train or staying near the station.
Night Buses 907 and 910: If you arrive in Prague after midnight, night buses run directly from Terminal 1 and 2 into the city centre every 30 to 45 minutes. These buses are typically used by tourists only in the event of flight delays, as waiting can be tiring and the bus route is unlikely to pass close to your hotel. | |
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| Tip for Visitors: If you're travelling with sizeable luggage or simply prefer a quicker, more comfortable journey, consider booking a Prague airport transfer. This door-to-door service saves time and reduces stress - especially after a long journey or for late-night arrivals. | |
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Getting Around Prague by Public Transport: Tram & Metro
Prague has a compact city centre and excellent public transport, making it easy to get around on foot, as well as by tram and metro - the main modes of transport within the city centre.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. |
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Tickets permit unlimited switching between transport modes.
WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
You can buy tickets from the orange or yellow ticket machines located at metro stations, major tram and bus stops, and inside trams and buses. Tickets are also available at any Public Transport Information Centre (see below).
Standard ticket machines accept payment by contactless credit card, mobile device, and cash (Czech Crowns (CZK)). Ticket machines inside trams and buses accept payment by contactless credit card and mobile device. Note: If purchasing a ticket inside a tram or bus, you must board through the door marked with the contactless payment symbol. You could face a fine if a transport official sees you boarding through a different door. | |
Public Transport Ticket Machine |
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Once you have a ticket, it must be validated at the time of travel: • Tickets purchased from ticket machines inside trams or buses are automatically validated upon purchase. • Tickets purchased elsewhere must be manually validated by inserting them into a yellow ticket validation machine. These machines are located inside trams and buses, and at the entrances to metro stations. TICKET PRICES
Public Transport Tickets Available to Tourist Visitors
(Discounted tickets for local residents 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 |
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| Free Travel
Seniors aged 65 and over and children aged 0-14 are eligible for free travel and do not require a ticket. You must carry a passport or EU national ID card showing your date of birth, and be prepared to present it if requested by a transport official. PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION CENTRES Public Transport Information Centres sell tickets, and provide information and maps: Opening hours: Daily 07:00 to 21:00: • 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) Opening hours: Monday-Friday 08:00 to 17:00: • Zlicin Metro station (Line B) | | | |
MODES of Public Transport
The main modes of public transport in the city centre are the Prague Metro and trams.
Buses and trains transport passengers into the city from the outskirts of Prague, as well as from towns and cities across Czechia and Europe. | |
 METRO (Underground/Subway)
The Prague Metro serves most areas of the city centre, and extends well into the suburbs. Trains run regularly, operate at high speed, and are safe and reliable. Prague Metro operates 05:00-24:00. There are 3 metro lines: A (green), B (yellow) and 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
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Prague Metro train |
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 TRAMSPrague trams serve all areas of the city centre, and the network extends well into the suburbs.
Trams run regularly, operate quickly, and are safe and reliable. Daytime trams operate 05:00-00:30. Trams are numbered to signify the route they run. Each tram route runs a service every 4-8 minutes during peak times, 5-20 minutes off-peak. Night trams operate 00:30-05:00. Night tram routes are numbered from 90 to 99, and each route runs a service every 30 minutes. | |
Prague Tram |
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| Most Useful and Scenic Trams for Tourist Visitors
• Tram 9 passes through Wenceslas Square, continues onto the National Theatre, and crosses the Vltava River to the Lesser Town. • Tram 17 runs along the river, from Dancing House and the National Theatre, passing Charles Bridge, and continuing to the Rudolfinum and Cech Bridge (Cechuv most), where it crosses over the river to Letná park. • Trams 22 and 23 travel past the National Theatre, cross the river to the Lesser Town, pass through Lesser Town Square, and climb up to Prague Castle. Prague tram map | |
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 BUSESBuses in Prague mostly transport passengers into the city from outside Prague, from areas not served by trams and the Metro. Buses terminate at metro stations or tram stops to facilitate onward travel by metro or tram.
One example is the journey from Prague Airport into the city (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, and run every 30-60 minutes. Prague bus map | |
Prague Bus |
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| TRAIN TICKETS & TIMES Check train times and book tickets at České dráhy (Czech Railways).
Information is in English and Czech. Alternatively, buy train tickets at any Prague railway station, either in advance or on the day of travel. Tickets are generally available for all destinations right up until the time of departure. | |
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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. | |
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. | | | |
Additional Information
View information on travelling to Prague: Travel to Prague.View information on accessibility on public transport: Prague Accessibility Guide. |
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