Prague Getting Around

Getting around Prague

Walking is by far the most satisfying and sensible way of getting around the city. If needed, Prague public transport is efficient, clean, safe and cheap. Taxis are of far less use than in other European cities.

Walking & Cycling

Walking in Prague is a pleasure and easily the best way to see the architectural treasures of the Old Town, and generally soak up the atmosphere. Hiring a bicycle is easy, and many parts of the historic centre are low on traffic.

Public Transport

Public transport 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, and there are convenient, great-value 1 day, 3 day and 7 day passes available. Trams and buses start at 4.30 in the morning, useful if you have a very late night out.

Metro

The Metro is an efficient, clean, safe, reliable way around the city, with plenty of closely-spaced central stations on 3 colour-coded lines. Tickets are very affordable indeed, and available at machines or newsstands. The cheapest single tickets are good for short trips of up to 5 stations, and 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, whilst the 17 runs along the river.

Buses

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

Funicular

The funicular leaves from a park on Malá Strana, and climbs to Petrín Hill, stopping at a restaurant half way up.

Taxi

Taxis can be hailed in the street or from stations and hotels, although a pre-booked taxi from a company is cheaper. Try to agree a fare beforehand.

Prague airport

Prague airport is just 6 miles away from the city centre. If transfers are not included, the cheapest way from the airport to the centre is bus 119 to Dejvicka then metro (line A) or Bus 100 to Zlicin and metro (line B). 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, and both bus/metro and taxi to Prague centre will take around 30 minutes.