Traveling around Prague can be a bit confusing at first, but once you get used to its system, you’ll find that our capital city has one of the best public transportation systems in the world.

 

Trams in Prague

Trams are a very practical and fast way to connect all parts of Prague, and you can even take one to get to our Hotel Golf. During the day, tram lines run every few minutes. From midnight until 4:30 AM, trams replace the daytime metro lines. At night, you can use one of the nine tram lines (91–99) that run at intervals of 20 to 30 minutes. Trams are most useful in the city center. When traveling to the outskirts of Prague, it’s better to take the metro, which is faster and can take you from one side of the city to the other in about 40 minutes. For safety reasons, we recommend regularly sanitizing your hands.

A basic adult ticket, valid for 90 minutes, costs 40 CZK. For journeys shorter than 30 minutes, a ticket costs 30 CZK. A tourist ticket for 24 hours costs 120 CZK, and a three-day ticket is 330 CZK. Children under 15 years old are entitled to free transport.

Tickets can be purchased from vending machines, DPP information centers, newsstands, via SMS, or directly on public transport vehicles.

Christmas Tram

During Christmas, as has become a tradition in Prague, special decorated Christmas trams will be available this year as well. All Christmas trams are adorned with more than 80,000 Christmas lights and interior decorations. Last year, these Christmas-decorated trams were in service from December 2nd to January 6th, and a similar period is expected this year. It is anticipated that the Christmas trams will run until the Feast of the Epiphany, allowing passengers to enjoy their beauty throughout the holiday season.

 

Historical Tram

A special feature in Prague is the historical tram lines 41 and 42. The historical line no. 41 operates from Saturday, March 23rd to Sunday, November 17th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It runs between Vozovna Střešovice and Výstaviště, with the starting stop at Planetarium Prague. You can also take a ride to the Public Transport Museum in Střešovice, where the stop Vozovna Střešovice is located. A one-time ticket for adults costs 100 CZK. For children under 15, people with strollers, students up to 26 years old, people with ZTP cards (disability certificates), and seniors over 65 years old, the ticket price is 60 CZK.

The historical line no. 42 operates year-round and connects significant tourist attractions in Prague. This line runs daily. A 24-hour ticket costs 350 CZK. For children aged 4 to 15, students up to 26 years old, people with disabilities (ZTP), and seniors over 65 years old, the price is reduced to 250 CZK. Travel for children under 3 years old is free. Tickets can be purchased directly from the DPP conductor after boarding the tram, and payment can be made either in cash or cashlessly by card.

 

Prague Metro

The Prague metro is the backbone and an essential part of public transport in Prague. The metro offers three transfer lines marked in yellow (B – Zličín – Černý Most), green (A – Nemocnice Motol – Skalka – Depo Hostivař), and red (C – Háje – Letňany). The frequency of the metro varies depending on the line, day, and time of day. Generally, intervals range from 1 to 10 minutes. All metro lines operate from about 5:00 AM to midnight. From midnight to 4:30 AM, the metro is replaced by night tram and bus services.

A basic transferable ticket for all public transport lines costs 40 CZK and is valid for 90 minutes. If you’re traveling shorter distances within 30 minutes, you can buy a ticket for 30 CZK. For tourists, longer tickets are also available: a 24-hour ticket costs 120 CZK, and a three-day ticket is 330 CZK.

Tickets for the metro can be purchased from machines found in every metro vestibule, at DPP information centers, some newsstands, or via mobile phone as an SMS ticket. Please note that you cannot purchase a ticket on board the metro.

 

Buses

In addition to trams and the metro, you can also use buses to travel around Prague. They operate between 5:00 AM and 12:30 AM and run at intervals of a few minutes. Selected bus lines also connect Prague with municipalities in the Central Bohemian Region. These lines are numbered 300-799, and night lines 951-960. Night city bus lines are numbered 901 to 915 and run at intervals of 30 minutes.

A basic transferable adult ticket costs 40 CZK and is valid for 90 minutes. For shorter distances within 30 minutes, you can use tickets for 30 CZK.

Ferry

You can shorten your journey across the Vltava River in Prague by using a ferry. There are a total of seven ferry lines available, where all Prague Integrated Transport tickets are valid. Lines P1 and P2 operate year-round, while lines P3 to P6 are available from April to October.

Cable Car

A popular tourist attraction to spice up your Prague trips is the cable car to Petřín. The same fare applies as for public transport, and the cable car operates year-round at intervals of 10 to 15 minutes. At the top, you will find a beautiful view of Prague and the Petřín Lookout Tower. On the Petřín slope, you can relax in the extensive park, discover the famous Hunger Wall, or visit the Štefánik Observatory. The cable car is integrated into the Prague Integrated Transport system (PID), but not all PID tickets are accepted. You can reach the cable car station by tram using lines 9, 12, 15, 20, 22, and 23 to the Újezd stop. The cable car operates year-round at 10-minute intervals in the season (15 minutes outside the season).

This non-transferable ticket costs 60 CZK.

Timetables

All public transport timetables can be found in the IDOS app. In addition to tram, metro, and bus lines, you can also check suburban connections or trains. Timetables are also available at every bus and tram stop. You won’t find a timetable in the metro, but some stations are equipped with countdown timers that tell you the remaining time until the next train arrives.

Google Maps includes timetables for Prague Integrated Transport (PID). You can enter a location or station from where you want to start, and Google Maps will show you available public transport options, including trams, buses, and the metro in Prague. It will also display departure times and transfers. If you’re planning a trip within PID, Google Maps should provide current timetables and recommendations for your route.

Ticket Purchase

You can buy public transport tickets in Prague in several ways:

• via SMS,
• at vending machines at stops,
• at metro stations,
• using the PID Lítačka or Citymove mobile app,
• at newsstands and sales points,
• contactlessly on the vehicle, except in the metro, where this option is not available.

Classic tickets are valid for 30 or 90 minutes and are transferable. For tourists, there are also day, three-day, or weekly tickets available at a discounted price.

Always check your ticket before traveling. A ticket purchased from a machine must be printed correctly. It is important that the ticket includes information about its validity, such as whether it is for 30 minutes, 90 minutes, or the entire day. If this information is missing, i.e., nothing is printed, the machine likely malfunctioned, and you may receive a fine if inspected by a ticket inspector. A video that explains this is available here.

If a ticket inspector stops you and your ticket lacks these details, you may be fined. In this case, you have the option to file a complaint. If you pay the fine, you agree to the situation and will not be able to contest it later.

Remember to validate your ticket before traveling. Traveling without a valid ticket could result in a fine. At stops or on public transport vehicles, you often encounter ticket inspectors, and you’ll need to present a valid travel document.

Due to the excuses of fare dodgers, two special trams called “Excuse-Makers” have also been created. These are covered with humorous excuses as part of a campaign called “Not Riding Without a Ticket? Be Careful, You Still Need a Ticket in Them.”

Ticket Prices

This overview provides you with current information about ticket prices and special charges.

• Tickets for adults (aged 15 to 60) are as follows: a 30-minute ticket costs 30 CZK, while a 90-minute ticket costs 40 CZK. If you plan to travel all day, you can purchase a 24-hour ticket at a discounted price of 120 CZK. For tourists, the ideal ticket is valid for 72 hours, or 3 days, which costs 330 CZK.
• Children under 15 years old travel for free.
• Seniors over 60 years old are entitled to discounted prices: a 30-minute ticket costs 15 CZK, a 90-minute ticket costs 20 CZK, and a 24-hour ticket costs 60 CZK.
• A special ticket for the Petřín cable car has a uniform non-transferable fare of 60 CZK.
• A fee of 20 CZK is required for the transport of luggage and dogs.

Avoid Tourist Traps

Common tourist traps include Hop on Hop off buses, historical cars, or horse-drawn carriages. It’s better to avoid these forms of transport. Tourist buses charge over 20 EUR for one ride, and historical cars can cost several thousand CZK.

However, you can easily get around Prague using public transport, which is very well organized and offers easy transfers. Or, take a walk. Prague is a relatively small city, and you can comfortably walk around the center. If you want to keep up to date with transportation in Prague, follow updates on this page.