Prague Getting Around

Getting around Prague
Walking is by far the most satisfying and sensible way of getting around Prague. If needed, Prague public transport is efficient, clean, safe and cheap. Taxis are of far less use than in cities like Madrid or Barcelona.

Walking & Cycling
Walking in Prague is a pleasure and easily the best way to see the architectural treasures of the Old Town and generally enjoy the atmosphere. Hiring a bicycle in Prague is easy. Many parts of the historic centre are low on traffic.

Public Transport
Public transport in Prague has an excellent reputation and is remarkably cheap. There are essentially 2 types of tickets: one for short trips and the other for longer journeys with changes. Tickets must be validated before travel on trams and buses. Make life more straightforward with convenient, great-value 1 day, 3 day and 7 day passes. Trams and buses start at 4.30 in the morning, useful if you have a very late night out.

Metro
The Prague metro is an efficient, clean, safe, reliable way around the city, with plenty of closely-spaced central stations on 3 colour-coded lines. Prague metro is very cheap indeed. Buy tickets at machines or newsstands. The cheapest single tickets are good for short trips of up to 5 stations. The more expensive single tickets are valid for a longer time period and can include changes of transport.

Trams
Prague trams are an entertaining way around the city and popular with visitors. The Prague tram system is extensive, efficient and very cheap. The 22 and 23 go to Prague Castle, the National Theatre and Strahov Monastery. The 17 runs along the river. Prague trams run to most parts of the city.

Buses
With such an extensive metro and tram system there is little need for Prague buses, which are less popular with tourists as they tend to be more crowded.

Funicular
Prague funicular climbs to Petrín Hill and stops at a restaurant half way up. It leaves from a park on Malá Strana.

Taxi
Prague taxis can be hailed in the street or from stations and hotels. A pre-booked taxi from a company is cheaper. Prague taxis do not have the best of reputations. Try to agree a fare beforehand.

Prague airport
Prague airport is just 6 miles away from the city centre. Many Prague city breaks will include airport transfers. The cheapest way from Prague airport to the centre is bus 119 to Dejvicka then metro (line A) or Bus 100 to Zlicin and metro (line B). Perhaps the easiest way to and from Prague airport is the Cedaz airport shuttle to Namesti Republicky on metro line B. The CSA shuttle bus calls at the best Prague hotels. Taxis can be more problematic than public transport. Both bus/metro and taxi to Prague centre will take around 30 minutes.

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