Transportation

Getting from the Airport to the City

Václav Havel Airport Prague is 30-45 minutes from the city center. While there is no metro or train link, public transport provides fast and affordable options:

Bus 119 → Connects to Metro Line A (Nádraží Veleslavín station)
Bus 100 → Connects to Metro Line B (Zličín station)
Airport Express (AE) Line → Main Train Station

More info: Prague Airport Transport

Public Transport

Prague has a very efficient subway, tram and bus transportation system. On the new Prague underground, peak hours trains run every 1 or 2 minutes, and during off-peak hours at least every 10 minutes. The most recent information on Prague’s transportation system can be found on the official website.

Subway (metro)

The Prague Subway network consists of 3 lines designated by letters and differentiated in colour: A – green colour (Depo Hostivař station – Nemocnice Motol station), B – yellow colour (Černý most station – Zličín station), C – red colour (Letňany station – Háje station), with transfers possible at Museum station (lines A and C), Můstek station (lines A and B), Florenc station (lines B and C). Subway operates daily from 5 a.m. till midnight.

Trams

Daytime operation is from 4:30 till midnight. Night-time operation is from 00:30 to 4:30 and is provided by tram numbers 91 to 99 with traffic intervals of 30 minutes. The central transfer-station for night-time lines is Lazarská stop. Tram schedules are located at individual stops. The tram stop which is marked with the sign =M= means that there is the possibility to get out and continue with the subway (metro).

Buses

The daytime and night-time operation of buses is similar to tram operation. Night-time service is provided by bus numbers 901 to 915. Bus schedules are located at individual stops.

For routes and schedules, visit: Prague Public Transport

Tickets & Fares

Public transport tickets are valid across metro, trams, and buses, allowing seamless transfers. Choose from short-term or multi-day passes for the most convenient and cost-effective travel option.

Fares

90-minute ticket: 40 CZK (€1.56)
30-minute ticket: 30 CZK (€1.17)
24-hour pass: 120 CZK (€4.67)
72-hour pass: 330 CZK (€12.84)

Travelling by city transport is possible with a valid ticket only. Passengers have to obtain their tickets before boarding the vehicle or entering the Metro system. On such a ticket, owner’s name and the date of birth have to be filled in. The ticket is valid from the moment of its marking. These tickets can be bought in the Information Centres of the Prague Information Service (PIS).

For more details visit www.dpp.cz.

If you want to buy tickets online, you can use the LÍTAČKA app.

Ticket Inspection

The validity of tickets can be checked by the ticket inspectors of Dopravní podnik (The Prague Public Transport Company) at any time during travel or stay in the Metro system. The ticket inspector is entitled to ask the passenger to produce his or her valid ticket, to confiscate invalid tickets, and to collect a penalty (1500 CZK, if paid at once 1000 CZK) in case of travel without a valid ticket. In case of unpaid freight, the inspector collects a penalty 50 CZK. To prove their identity, inspectors produce yellow-and-red badges. They issue receipts for the penalty amounts.

Taxi & Ride-Sharing

Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber, Bolt, and Liftago provide comfortable and quick transport options. For the best experience, use official taxis or trusted apps to ensure fair pricing.

AAA Taxi: +420 222 333 222
Boarding charge: approx. 40 CZK/1 drive
Journeys within the city: approx. 27.90 CZK/1 kilometre
Waiting time: approx. 6 CZK/1 minute