Prague

Getting Around

A valid ticket or day pass is required for travel on all metros, trams and buses. Tickets and passes are sold from machines at metro stations and some tram stops (coins only), as well as at newspaper kiosks and DPP information offices at the Můstek, Anděl, Hradčanská and Nádraží Veleslavín stations. A flexible 24-hour pass priced at 110 CZK allows unlimited rides on trams, buses and metro and can save you time and money. Three day passes are also available for 310 CZK. These tickets are valid for all Prague public transport and allow transfers. The pass needs to be validated when you are ready to use it: inside the metro station at the top of the escalator, or inside the tram or bus.

Metros

Metro service most of the major attractions in and around the center. The Prague metro is renowned for its artful design, frequently making “most beautiful metro in the world” lists. It operates on 3 lines, A, B, and C, often referred to by color (green, yellow, and red, respectively). Easy-to-read maps are posted on platforms and in metro cars. Metros run from 5 am – 12 midnight every 2-4 minutes during peak hours and every 4-10 minutes during off-peak hours and weekends. After midnight, night trams and buses are the only options for night owls!

Trams

Trams are quintessentially Prague, and you should definitely hop on one while you are here. Tram no. 22 calls at a wide variety of essential attractions, including Prague Castle. Timetables are posted at tram stops with trams arriving every 8 minutes during peak times and every 10-15 minutes during off-peak hours and weekends. The trams with the higher numbers (e.g. 51, 52) are night trams – these run until 4.30 am when the regular schedule resumes.

Bus

Buses service Prague’s farther flung districts and attractions; the 119 bus from Dejvická metro station (line A) will take you to and from the airport. Bus rides require a standard public transport ticket, but when taking a “300” bus to an outlying district you’ll need to show your ticket plus pay a small additional fare. Timetables are posted at each stop and schedules reflect peak and off-peak hours and weekends. While many bus stops have ticket machines, you can buy a ticket from the driver but exact change is expected.

Taxi

Good value though prone to rip-off drivers in tourist areas, especially late at night. It’s always better to order a taxi by phone than to hail one from the street.

On Foot

Central Prague is compact and individual neighbourhoods are easily explored on foot. Walking is the best way to see the centre of the city. Indeed, much of the centre is closed to vehicular traffic, meaning walking is sometimes the only option for getting around. Cars and vehicles are prohibited from crossing Charles Bridge. Cobblestones and the long hill on the approach to Prague Castle play havoc with heels; the best bet is to opt for comfortable walkers or sneakers.

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