Night tram routes in Prague. Transport in Prague. Tram operating hours
Urban transport is a complex business, and everyone Big City forced to take various steps towards its optimization. As the number of private cars among citizens increased, moving within the city became so difficult that urgent measures had to be taken.
In Prague, for example, they took the path of improving development public transport. This is a very correct decision, since public transport has obvious advantages over non-centralized private transport: it does not take up parking space in the most inappropriate places; has well-defined routes and schedules, which allows you to fully plan its work; with proper organization of transport arteries, it has a high speed of movement of passengers, and the number of its clients grows as the efficiency of transportation increases. Here we should add the environmental friendliness of public transport, that is, much less environmental pollution compared to the mass of passenger cars.
As a result of timely, serious measures, Prague now belongs to those few cities where residents widely use public transport, giving it preference over private cars. Prague residents abandoned trolleybuses more than 40 years ago, but their tram service was widely developed. It's in this moment is the most common when it comes to ground transport. The tram, as the city residents themselves say, is a symbol of Prague, and its streets would be different if they did not have the usual tram chime.
And in those places where the tram does not reach, numerous buses. That is why residents, having at their disposal different kinds transport, operating in a coordinated and precise manner, in accordance with the schedule, are not late or in a hurry, but calmly move around the city, knowing that transport will not let them down.
And the reason for this is the clear organization of the functioning of such a vast economy. At each stop, for the convenience of passengers, there is a list of transport passing through this stop, indicating the time of arrival.
It happens, for example, that planned repairs or reconstruction are carried out on some section of tram tracks, or on a highway. What should passengers who must travel on this section do in this case? And the issue is resolved simply: at each stop related to the changes, marks appear in the schedule, highlighted in bright yellow, informing passengers about changes in the route.
Transport schedule, including tram schedule in Prague different during the week because trams and buses run differently on weekends. However, these differences are also noted in the schedule at each stop. Therefore, when traveling on weekends, it is worth keeping in mind that you may be delayed at a stop for more than 5 minutes, which is usual on weekdays.
Well, unplanned situations cannot be programmed in advance, but even in this case, city services have various “Plan B” that allow them to take into account the needs of passengers as much as possible.
Tram routes many, approximately 24 routes operate on and during the daytime. And, although there is only one night left 9 night trams, for the city this is quite enough. The most popular, of course, are tram routes, passing through the city center, these are No. 17, 9 and 22. Separately highlighted, which has its own historical significance. It is not permanent, and the tram runs on this route only from April to October. The tram runs from, or, as it is also called, Tram Museum, in Strešovice to the Vystaviste stop. This - historical tram, an excursion, a kind of museum on wheels, and it cannot be classified as public transport.
If you are not a resident of Prague, but you still need to travel around it, then to draw up the correct route you need to use public transport maps, including - map (scheme) of Prague trams, as well as other types of transport.
Routes / Map / Prague tram map /
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Such maps and diagrams are easy to purchase in Prague. But if you are used to taking advantage of the Internet, then in this case it will help make your task easier. There is such a “Route Planner”, you can go there using the link. The language is Czech, you can choose English or German. You will be asked to fill out a completely understandable form, where there are columns “From” and “To”, that is, “From” and “Where”, there is a place to indicate the point through which you want to proceed - the column “Via”. You indicate the date for which you are planning a trip, as well as the time of arrival at the end of the route or departure from the starting point. You will be offered several options, sometimes quite a lot. There is also a “Map” button, clicking which will give you the opportunity to see your routes on a city map.
Example: Let's assume that a tourist has booked a room in 4 star hotel Hotel Golf(Plzeňská 103/215a 150 00 Prague). Before booking, he made sure there were tram, bus or metro stops near the hotel as written. Very close to the hotel described above there is a tram stop of the same name - Hotel Golf, where the following tram routes No. 9, 10, 58, 59 operate. Next, open the page in the browser //spojeni.dpp.cz/ConnForm.aspx?tt=PID&cl=E5, enter “From” into the window - stop Hotel Golf and in the next “To” window - for example, Staroměstská. Select the date, time and click on “Search”.
After which we will be offered options from which we can choose something suitable in terms of time and transfers.
The tourist chose the first option: at 10:00 he boards tram number 9 (Hotel Golf stop), at 10:17 he gets off at the Národní divadlo stop, where he will change to tram number 17 at 10:22. In 2 minutes he will already be at the Staroměstská stop. In total, the trip takes 24 minutes, which means a one-time ticket costs 24 crowns.
We can see the entire route on the map - to do this you need to click on “Map”
Well, in order to see the entire list of stops that he will pass, click on the “magnifying glass” icon.
Then download it in PDF format. This format is convenient to view on your smartphones and tablets.
Tram tickets. Price. How to use the tram in Prague
The good thing about public transport in Prague is that there is a single ticket system for all types. That is, you do not buy separately tram ticket, and separately - by bus. This system is based not on the type of transport, but on the time during which the ticket is valid.
There are one-time tickets with a certain validity period, and there is a travel ticket. Single-use tickets are subject to composting, which is done on the first trip after purchasing the ticket. This is the beginning of the ticket validity countdown, exactly at this date and time the public transport controller is guided by when determining whether your ticket is still valid or no longer valid.
Travel tickets are not composted; they simply must be with the passenger and must be presented to the controllers.
A one-time ticket can be valid for 30 minutes or 72 hours.
A discount is provided for children and pensioners, which is half the original ticket price.
List of one-time tickets and their costs:
— valid for 30 minutes, cost 24 CZK;
— valid for 90 minutes, cost 32 CZK;
— valid 24 hours, that is, one day, cost 110 CZK;
— valid for 72 hours, that is, three days, cost 310 CZK
There is a fine of 40 euros for traveling without a ticket, so be careful!
How to use the tram in Prague
Buy the ticket you need from a machine, which is located at any tram, bus or metro stop. Then get on the tram and compose it. Then you count down the time.
This is tram cost in Prague, but the purchased ticket covers all types of transport - both tram and bus, And .
Both one-time tickets and travel tickets designed for one passenger. But they are not personal, therefore, if you, for example, with a friend, are traveling not together, but in different time, then you can use the same travel document. But if you come on vacation together and plan to travel together, then each of you will have to purchase a travel document.
In order not to spend extra money, estimate how many days you will be in Prague and choose the most economical use of tickets from the options offered. Arithmetic problem for 4th grade.
You just need to keep in mind that a monthly ticket costs 670 CZK, so all options for one-time tickets, which in total exceed this amount, should be immediately rejected by you as uneconomical, in favor of purchasing a monthly pass. For example, if you stay in Prague for 7 days, then if you use one-time tickets, you will have to pay 310 + 310 + 110 = 730. This is clearly more than 670, especially since you will have to validate it three times. Therefore, purchase a travel card, and then, when you leave, you can give it to someone. It has already fulfilled its function of saving your money, and this is the main thing.
True, you can buy a monthly pass not everywhere, but at the ticket office PID (Prazska integrovana doprava), which is not available at every stop. Here, at the ticket office, payment is made either in cash in Czech crowns or by bank transfer. You will receive a small cardboard card, which you can immediately laminate for 10 CZK, indicating the date and time of its issue. Two more will be listed here important dates: first day date and date last day the period during which your pass is valid.
On the same website where the route planner is waiting for you (dpp.cz), you will be shown a metro station where there is a PID ticket office. To obtain the necessary information, you need to select your metro line and find the “Coupons with arbitrary start of validity” column. Those lines marked with the word “all” indicate the stops you need. These are:
— on line A: Skalka, Hradčanská;
— on branch B: Můstek, Anděl, Palmovka, Florenc, Zličín, Vysočanská, Smíchovské nádraží;
— on branch C: Nádraží Holešovice, Roztyly, Letňany.
These ticket offices are open on weekdays, but on weekends you won’t be able to buy a ticket in Prague, everything is closed. And on weekdays - please, from 6:00 to 20:00, except Saturday and Sunday.
They say that now travel tickets have begun to be sold in information centers, and at the airport, at the first and second terminals.
Popular tram routes among tourists are No. 9, 22 and 91
Tram route No. 9
Sídliště Řepy– Blatiny – Slánská – Hlušičkova – Krematorium Motol – Motol – Vozovna Motol – Hotel Golf – Poštovka – Kotlářka – Kavalírka – Klamovka – U Zvonu – Bertramka – Anděl (B) – Arbesovo náměstí – Švandovo divadlo – zd – Národní divadlo – Národní třída ( B) – Lazarská – Vodičkova – Václavské náměstí (A) – Jindřišská – Hlavní nádraží (C) – Husinecká – Lipanská – Olšanské náměstí – Olšanská – Nákladové nádraží – Nákladové nádraží Žižkov – Biskupcova – Ohrada – Vápenka – Strážní – Chmelnice – Kněžská luka – Spojovaci
Tram route No. 22
Bila Hora– Malý Břevnov – Vypich – Říčanova – Břevnovský klášter – U Kaštanu – Drinopol – Marjánka – Malovanka – Pohořelec – Brusnice – Pražský hrad – Královský letohrádek – Malostranská (A) – Malostranské náměst í – Hellichova – Újezd – Národní divadlo – Národní třída (B) – Karlovo náměstí (B) – Štěpánská – I.P.Pavlova (C) – Náměstí Míru (A) – Jana Masaryka – Krymská (t) – Ruská – Vršovické náměstí – Čechovo náměstí (t) – or – Slavia – Kubánské náměstí – Průběžná – Na Hroudě – Nádraží Strašnice – Radošovická – Na Padesátém – Zahradní Město – Sídliště Zahradní Město – Na Groši – Hostivařská – Nádraží Hostivař Rail Europe and by bus. If necessary (for example, to organize a shopping tour), we buy package tours on .
Tram route No. 91
Vozovna Střešovice– Brusnice – Pražský hrad – Královský letohrádek – Malostranská – Malostranské náměstí – Hellichova – Újezd –Národní divadlo – Národní třída – Lazarská – Vodičkova – Václavské náměstí –J indřišská – Masarykovo nádraží – Náměstí republiky – Dlouhá třída – Nábřeží Kpt. Jaroše – Strossmayerovo náměstí – Veletržní – Výstaviště Holešovice
And - off topic, but by the way: there is a beer hall in Prague, called - "The first beer tram". It looks like a tram car, and was converted into a catering establishment from a tram depot. It's easy to come here, it's Ending station tram route No. 11. Despite the fact that the beer hall itself is small, it has two halls - one hall for non-smokers, and the other, of course, for smokers. The owner of the establishment himself greets you, personally offers you a menu, and the whole cozy atmosphere of the pub invites you to relax and unwind.
Rail Europe and by bus. If necessary (for example, to organize a shopping tour), we buy package tours on.
Public transport in Prague includes the metro, trams, buses, the Petrin Hill funicular and river ferries. The public transport system allows you to quickly and comfortably get to different places in the capital of the Czech Republic. Valid for all types of transport in Prague single ticket– you buy and use any type of transport with transfers within a certain time.
It’s great that all transport runs on schedule. A table with route numbers and arrival times is available on the boards installed at the stops.
Prague metro
There are 3 metro lines in Prague:
A is a green branch. It is easy to reach the main attractions. For example, Prague Castle - Art. m. Malostranská, Old Town Square - st. m. Staroměstská.
B-yellow metro line also passes through the historical center of the city. For example, Art. m Karlovo náměstí is located next to the famous Dancing House.
C-red metro line - runs a little away from tourist center, it is convenient to get to, for example, the Vysehrad fortress, Art. m. is also called. On the red line there is the Hlavní nádraží -Main metro station Train Station Prague.
Transition line A– line WITH located at Muzeum station. Transition line A - line B at Můstek station. Transition line B – line C at Florenc station.
There are no usual turnstiles in the Prague metro.
Map of Prague tram and metro routes on the map:
Buses and trams of Prague.
There are about 300 operating in Prague bus routes, from No. 100 to No. 291. Buses No. 100, No. 119 and No. 191 travel daily from Prague Ruzyne Airport to metro stations. They are part of the Prague public transport network and are paid at the same rates.
In the capital of the Czech Republic it is very convenient to travel by trams. There are 26 daytime tram routes for residents and guests of Prague (trams No. 1 to No. 26). Especially popular with tourists tram number 22. Its route passes close to the main attractions of Prague. In fact, while traveling on it, you can arrange an inexpensive tram Hop-on – Hop-off – tour. We went to tram number 18 and We quickly got to Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle.
Information board at a tram stop.
Interestingly, the first horse-drawn tram appeared in Prague in 1875. And in 1891 the first electric tram began to operate. Guests of the city can take a ride on an old tram through the historical center of Prague. Nostalgic line No. 91(in Czech Nostalgická linka č. 91) is the name of this route. Fare for adults 35 CZK, for children under 14 years old and pensioners 20 CZK.
You can ride the unique historical tram from March 25 to November 17 on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays, from 12-00 to 17-30. The route starts from the Vozovna Střešovice stop near Prague Castle and ends at the Výstaviště Holešovice station - exhibition hall in Prague 7. Passes through Prague Castle, Royal Palace, Malostranska Square, Wenceslas Square, Republic Square.
We were in Prague on weekdays, so we weren’t able to ride the nostalgic tram No. 91. And he is very stylish)))
Funicular in Prague.
We enjoyed a ride on the old funicular that goes to Petrin Hill. It is part of Prague's public transport system, so the same fares apply for the funicular. The lower station of the funicular is Újezd. Next to it are tram stops No. 9, No. 12, No. 22.
The length of the path is about 500 m. The ride takes about 10 minutes. But you don’t notice time when such stunning views of Prague open from the window.
Water transport in Prague.
A walk along the Vltava River is one of the most popular tourist attractions. IN good weather there are always boats plying and water buses. There are especially many of them in the evening. A variety of ship tours are sold on the waterfront. Price from 250 CZK per person.
Few travelers know that you can ride along the Vltava for the price of public transport. The standard ticket is valid for ferry crossings owned by water transport Prague. Of course, the trip from one bank of the Vltava to the other will be short. One minus is that the ferry stations are very far from the tourist center. Therefore, we could not use this type of transport.
Prague Taxi
Several operate in Prague large companies Taxi. Some of the most popular are “Radiocab taxi” and “AAA RADIOTAXI”. These companies have uniform tariffs. Landing costs 40 CZK, 1 km travel costs 28 CZK, waiting for a passenger costs 6 CZK per minute. IN tourist places there are many taxi stands. They are indicated by a special sign.
Where to buy a ticket for Prague public transport
Prague public transport tickets are called jízdenka(“rider”). Available from:
- tobacco kiosks “Tabak”,
- newsstands, special points with the inscription “Trafika”,
- at metro ticket offices,
- in some souvenir shops and shops.
Some sales points (shops, kiosks and souvenir shops) are open until 18-00. Specialist. The transport company's points are open on weekdays from 6-00 to 20-00. Therefore, it is better to purchase the required number of tickets for evening travel immediately during the day.
- It is possible to buy “riding cards” via SMS, but this service is only for mobile operators Czech Republic.
- Bus or tram tickets can also be purchased from the driver, but in this case it will be more expensive.
- You can also buy “rider cards” from these ticket machines (pictured). They are installed at some stops, at all metro stations, at the entrance to the funicular. In these machines, payment is only for coins. There are ticket machines at Prague airport and train stations that accept credit cards.
Ticket vending machine at the bus stop.
There is such a machine at the entrance to the funicular.
Travel costs in Prague.
The ticket price depends on the validity period and the age of the passenger. This diagram makes it all clear:
Child - from 6 to 14 years old and older ones - from 60 to 69 years old buy tickets at a reduced rate. WITH 15 years adult rate starts. Small children can ride free of charge on public transport in Prague children under 6 years old accompanied by adults and pensioners from 70 years old. Current fares are available at With Prague public transport website: dpp.cz
From the bus or tram driver you can buy “riding shoes” at 90 minutes in 40 CZK– adult ticket and 20 CZK-children and discount tickets.
The cost of transporting large luggage and a dog (must be on a leash and muzzle) is 16 CZK per piece. Bicycles and skis are carried free of charge, but there are certain rules. The passenger with him must take a seat at the end of the last tram car, as well as in the first or last metro car.
It has been noticed that in order for the doors to the entrance/exit of a bus or tram to open in front of you, you need to loudly say your full name, year of birth and the name of your favorite dog and press the big button next to the door))).
All types of tickets at the beginning of the trip needs to be composted in such yellow electronic composter devices. The date, exact hour and minutes are noted. The duration of the “rider” starts from this moment. Within 30 minutes or 90 minutes, depending on the term, you can transfer an unlimited number of times, use different types public transport. A 1-day or 3-day ticket only needs to be validated once, at the beginning of your first trip.
Prague metro, tram and bus schedules
For those travelers who like long evening walks (and in our case also early morning walks)) it is useful to know the operating hours of public transport.
During the day The metro in Prague operates from 5-00 to 24-00, and on Fridays and Saturdays until 1-00. Trains run every 5-10 minutes, and during rush hour the time between them is reduced to 2-3 minutes. Trams start running from 4:30 am until 12:00 pm. Prague buses have the same schedule. The interval of their movement is 7-15 minutes.
Prague night routes
- trams from No. 90 to No. 99 run from 00-00 to 4-30 every half hour. All night tram routes intersect at the Lazarská stop, near Wenceslas Square. So with transfers you can get to different parts of Prague at night.
- buses from No. 901 to No. 960 travel at night from 00-00 to 4-30 every hour.
- The night bus from Ruzyne Airport to the center of Prague runs every half hour from 00-15 to 5-00. Paid at the regular public transport rate.
Prague night transport scheme. Buses and trams.
How to save money on public transport.
(here I will not write about traveling as a “hare” - it turns out to be a very expensive option if you get caught))).
1. Do tourists always need to buy a ticket for 1 or 3 days?
Prague is very compact tourist town, convenient for tourists. It is enough to arrive at one “point” of the route (for example, to a stop near Prague Castle or Old Town Square) and from there explore the sights on foot. It’s easy to calculate that buying a 1-day ticket for 110 CZK (adult fare) can be justified if you plan to do the minimum per day 5 trips of 30 minutes(5*24 CZK = 120 CZK) or 4 trips of 90 minutes(4*32 CZK = 128 CZK).
Why all this mathematics?))) Practice shows that to see the most important sights of Prague it is very difficult to “wrap up” so many trips in a day. But it’s possible)))
2.How to see in 2 days maximum and save on tickets.
I'll tell you about our experience. On the first day we bought one “rider” for 30 minutes to the side historical center Prague. We returned back in the evening using a 24-hour ticket, which was valid until the evening of the next day. We used it early in the morning to go to the Charles Bridge (there and back), then returned to the center and back to the apartment, and ended the day with a trip to the Vysehrad fortress (there and back). So in two days we managed to ride 7 times with a daily ticket and 1 time with a 30-minute ticket))).
Here are all our “rides”)) At the top there is a photo for 1 day, at the bottom - for 30 minutes.
If you are NOT planning such a “tourist intensive”, then to get acquainted with the main attractions of Prague it is enough to buy tickets (for 30 or 90 minutes) – there and back. Choose the time depending on the distance from your hotel to the city center.
To do this, use Google map “ Google Maps” and build a route between two desired places in Prague, and select the “public transport” icon. This way you will find out not only the travel time from your hotel to the desired attraction, but also what specific transport is best to get there.
By the way, you can book a hotel or apartment in the center of Prague using these links:
We traveled around Prague on trams. This made it more convenient to get from the area where we booked the apartments. We know that the metro in Prague is fast and beautiful, but we chose the opportunity to ride and admire the city from the tram window))).
There are still old familiar ones in Prague red-yellow trams. Oh, they shake and sway from side to side))) It’s very comfortable to ride in modern beautiful Prague trams.
These are the new trams inside. 
The conductor always announces stops. Plus, there are also such convenient electronic displays that make it easy to navigate where you are and how many stops you have left to go. “Our” stop.
It's wonderful to admire the magnificent Prague from the window of a tram.
Public transport in Prague is very comfortable for tourists and city residents. Travelers do not need to travel around the capital of the Czech Republic by car. We left our car in a secure parking lot, enjoyed riding trams and walked a lot.
By the way, we book accommodation via the Internet. See special offers, discounts and promotions for Prague hotels here:
Bright and interesting travels to you!
Prague tram
It is very important when arriving in another country to be able to use public transport correctly. Therefore, let's find out the main points of using transport in Prague.
- Tickets have a time limit, and the price does not depend on the distance. When you enter the transport, you punch your ticket and the time is stamped on it. The validity period of the ticket is calculated from this time. If the validity period of the ticket is not used up during one trip, you can use it for the next trip.
- The purchased tickets can be used to travel on the metro, bus, tram, as well as to climb the on Petrin Hill (Petrin).
- There are no conductors or turnstiles in Prague. Tickets are checked by “roving” groups of controllers, accompanied by police officers in the metro.
- There are stops where you can get off by pressing the “STOP” button in advance.
- There are public night routes in Prague ground transport. They are usually highlighted in black at stops.
- Transport in the Czech Republic, unlike Russia, works exactly on schedule. The public transport schedule can be viewed on the Internet or at the bus stop.
- Reduced travel for children under 14 years of age. For a child over 10 years old, a document is required to confirm his age.
- In Prague, there is a very convenient opportunity to purchase tickets for public transport via SMS (if you have a Czech SIM card).
- Travel for children 5 years and older is free. A stroller with a child is carried free of charge; without a child it is considered baggage.
Ticketless travel
If you are caught without a ticket on public transport, you will have to pay a fine of 800 CZK. If payment is overdue by 15 days, the amount will increase to 1500 CZK.
Fare
| Tickets | Adult | Preferential (for children, for the elderly) | Purchase via SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard/90 minutes | 32 Kč | 16 Kč | Yes |
| Short term/ 30 minutes | 24 Kč | 12 Kč | Yes |
| 24 hours/1 day | 110 Kč | 55 Kč | Yes |
| 72 hours/3 days | 310 CZK | — | Yes |
| Month/30 days | 670 CZK | — | — |
It is most profitable for tourists to buy tickets for one day and for 3 days. They begin to work from the moment they are composted and allow you not to think about the travel time.
Tickets for public transport in Prague Where to buy tickets in Prague?
- In small kiosks selling newspapers, cigarettes and printed materials. Usually located near metro stations.
- In yellow terminals you can buy tickets for coins. They are located at public transport stops and metro stations.
- At information centers at airports and train stations.
- On given On this page you can find the addresses and opening hours of ticket sales points.
Opening hours of public transport
Metro
The metro in Prague operates daily from 5:00 to 24:00
Intervals between trains: 4-10 minutes
During rush hours: 2-4 minutes
Trams
Trams in Prague operate from 5:00 to 0:30
Intervals 5-20 minutes, during peak hours 4-8 minutes
Night schedule from 0:30 to 5:00
Intervals according to the night schedule 30 minutes
Funicular
The funicular to Petřín Hill is open daily from 9:00 to 23:00
Intervals in summer 10 minutes, in winter 15 minutes
The Prague funicular is one of the attractions of the Czech Republic. You can read more about it.
Buses
Daily from 4:30 to 0:30
Intervals during peak hours are 6-8 minutes, during normal times 15-20 minutes
Using trams in Prague is as convenient and easy as using the metro! Trams in Prague run strictly on schedule and are not late, which cannot be said, for example, about transport in Italy.
Punctuality of public transport is especially important if you are traveling without a car. For example, when we were heading to the Prague train station to travel to Vienna, we did not allow any extra time, because we knew that by tram or metro we would get there on time, as planned.
When we were in Verona, and got to May holidays, one of which we needed to go to Munich, we left 1.5-2 hours before the departure of our train. When we stood at the bus stop for about 10 minutes, an enterprising Italian woman came up to us and explained that they had a festival today and there would be no transport at all. I took her to the schedule board and showed her the bus routes that run on the days of the “festivals,” and she waved her hand at him and said: “Nooooo, è l"Italia” (Nooooo, this is Italy!). That’s how friends, everything is learned compared.
Trams are such an unofficial symbol of Prague, it seems to me! By tram tracks literally permeates the entire city, and the trams themselves are also very interesting and different!
There are older models
And there are these very modern trams
The cool thing is that Prague has day and night tram routes! Daytime tram routes in Prague go from No. 1 to No. 26 and run from 4.30 to 24.00. Night tram routes (from No. 51 to No. 59) run from 00.00 just before the daytime trams appear, that is, until 4.30.
It is very comfortable! You can walk around beautiful evening or night Prague, and then return home by tram.
Is there a separate tourist tram route No. 91 - a unique opportunity to ride the legendary old tram! Its history begins in 1920, when it was built and first put on rails. This tram worked properly until 1944, when an accident occurred. Afterwards, it was repaired, and it worked until 1992, until wear and tear set in.
Now tourists ride the restored tram with great pleasure; it will take you around the city past Prague Castle, Lesser Town and Wenceslas Square, the Royal Garden, National Theater, Republic Square. It seems to me that with such an easy sightseeing walk you can begin to get acquainted with the city, and then go to the sights that interest you the most.
We most often used one of the most common routes - tram number 22, which runs both in the Prague 2 district, where we lived, and in the center of Prague.
Prague is not only very popular, but also very convenient. Easy to fly, easy to move and easy to explore. The city is located on hilly terrain on both banks of the Vltava River, which made moving around it on foot labor-intensive. The climb to Prague Castle is worth it!
Today I decided to talk about using public transport in Prague. For me, who is well versed in transport, it is not a problem to learn the system of a new city. But this puts many people off, and not everyone will take a taxi or rent a car to travel around the city.
This entire report is based on photographs that will illustrate my every action. Photos were taken in the summer of 2016. The relevance of the text is 2017. Do not take this material as an absolute encyclopedia of transport. I will tell you first of all about what is most important for every tourist and how not to make a fatal mistake.
All up-to-date information you can read on the website dpp.cz. All current transport schemes, promptly updated, can be found on this page of the site.
Tickets: types, where to buy, how to get tickets
Prague public transport tickets vary in validity period. With any ticket you can make an unlimited number of transfers within a specified time. A standard ticket (aka basic) costs 32 Czech crowns and gives the right of passage for 90 minutes. During these 90 minutes you must complete your trip and leave the vehicle! This also applies to exiting the metro. At 91 minutes you become a stowaway.
There is a short-term ticket for 30 minutes. It costs 24 crowns. A one-day ticket costs 110 CZK, and a three-day ticket costs 310 CZK. Children's tickets are sold only for 30 minutes, 90 minutes and 1 day. Their cost is 2 times less. Children under 6 years old inclusive and pensioners over 70 years old use transport free of charge.
1. Ticket machines in the metro. 
2. Another option is to buy from Trafika kiosks. They come in the form of a tent or in the form of a small shop in the nearest house. 
3. All tickets from 30 minutes to 3 days must be punched when you first enter the transport. There is no need to re-punch. 30/90 minutes will begin to apply from the moment it breaks and no matter how much time you spend on the transfer. Time will pass. For example, if you punched a ticket for 90 minutes at 10:00, it will no longer be valid at 11:30. For this reason, I do not recommend using a 30 minute ticket if you need to transfer. 
4. The number of validators is always sufficient. 
5. In the metro they can be located directly in front of the escalator. By stepping across the line on the floor, you declare that you have paid your fare. 
6. The controller may appear at any time. He checked me in a subway car. Can even check on the way out. I learned from free booklets at information centers that the fine for traveling without a ticket is 1,500 CZK. In one of the recent posts wlad_1978
, living in the Czech Republic, named the amount as 1600 CZK. The booklet states that payment on the spot or within the first 15 days is 800 CZK. In any case, it's a lot. It’s cheaper to buy a monthly pass and not have to worry about it. 
7. If you come to Prague for 7 or more days, another type of travel pass may be convenient for you - a monthly pass. It costs 670 CZK. Its validity period is indicated on the ticket. Most convenient option buy it at information kiosks. You will see the first one at the airport in the transition between terminals. It is beneficial if you come to Prague not only to see the city, but also the castles in the surrounding area or nearby cities. It's interesting and very easy. The travel card will help you move around the city and not think about problems with inspectors. 
8. The next thing that is important is to have an up-to-date public transport map with you. (click to enlarge). The basis of the system is a combination of 3 metro lines and three dozen tram lines. The metro lines form a triangle in the center, which is typical for metropolitan areas in the post-Soviet space. Similar intersections in the center are now being built in Minsk and Sofia. 
9. At night, trams of routes 50 and routes 500 go along other routes. The same tickets apply. Click to enlarge. 
10. Then he will move on to stops and reading information on them. At every stop there is a typical pole like this. 
11. Below the name of the stop are the routes that currently stop here and below is a diagram of changes. Renovations in Prague are no exception to the rule. They also happen in the summer. 
12. If you are in doubt about the route of your bus or tram, you can check the information at the stop. Let's read this sign. Tram 10 route. It runs from the SIDLISTE DABLICE stop. We are at a stop Olsanske hrbitovy
. In 1 minute the tram will be at the Flora stop, where there is a transfer to the metro. stops and metro stations are named the same. In 3 minutes at the Orionka stop, in 4 at Perumova and so on. After 37 minutes there will be an on-demand stop, indicated by an "x". The schedule on weekdays, Saturday and Sunday is different. 
13. On modern trams you will see a board with a list of the next stops on the route. Route 9. Next stop Jindrisska. 
14. Buses in the city center are rare. Most routes operate in remote areas. 
15. They also have a board with the next stops. 
16. Tram stops are always separated from the roadway. The length of the stop allows two large trams to board at once. In the photo there is one double. Another one can stand behind him and land. Be careful when crossing the street. The inscriptions "Pozor Tram" are not in vain. The tram has an advantage in traffic even over a pedestrian. 
17. However, no matter how many stops you make, traffic jams cannot be avoided. 
18. The rolling stock of trams varies greatly. The era of the old Tatras, first born in Czechoslovakia and known throughout the post-Soviet space, is passing away. These cars, in excellent condition, after decades of service, are now leaving for other countries. For example, you can meet them in Ukraine. At the end of 2016, these old people were bought there for development. 
19. Modern rolling stock will pleasantly surprise you. These are very comfortable low-floor trams. having 6 entrance doors at once. Their number in Prague has already reached 200 and is increasing every month. 
20. Now let's go down to the subway and figure out this system. The Prague metro is the most western of all built under Soviet influence. There are a number of deep stations. Navigation is simple, but combines two extremes at the same time. On one side you will be greeted by a sign: to the Depo Hostivar station, turn left onto track 1, to the Nemocnice Motol station, turn right to track 2. 
21. More convenient signs with all stations of the line here are more convenient for everyone accustomed to the post-Soviet metro. The Muzeum station is highlighted. The arrow from our station to the left points to the stations that are waiting for us if we take the path to the left. 
22. The color design of the signs always indicates the line. Green signs in large quantities indicates that we are on the green line. Arrows with red - switch to red. 
23. Similar color schemes on the track walls next to the station name. We are at a yellow line station and it is possible to switch to the red line. 
24. It’s also difficult to get lost in pedestrian crossings. Yellow signs won't tell you where you're going. But transferring from the metro to the tram is a little more complicated. Tram station near the metro it may not be near the exit at all. At the Main Station (Hlavni Nadrazi), to transfer to the tram you need to go through a small square near the station. Staromestska metro, tram and square are also located in different places not far from each other. 
25. Subway exit signs.. 
26. At all stations there are small boards above the tracks indicating the time before the train and the direction of travel. 
27. This train goes to Skalka station. 
28. The metro uses two types of rolling stock. One is old Soviet with local modernization, the other is modern German. Both have the same travel conditions, the seats are located lengthwise and crosswise. The metro map is duplicated above each door. 
29. Announcements of stops in both the old and the new may not be heard. Therefore, I advise you to look at the board in each carriage. 
30. It will also inform you about the transfer. 
We can continue the conversation about local transport for a long time. It is possible to purchase a ticket via SMS, possible e-tickets. You can find out about all this on the same website dpp.cz, which I mentioned at the beginning. Taxis are not very expensive here, and parking is not very good in some areas. Eat intercity buses and suburban train lines.
I talked about what my girlfriend and I really needed while actively moving around the city. Our pass paid for itself, we weren’t afraid of control, and we figured out the tram routes in a few minutes. I hope it will be just as easy and convenient for you to move around Prague with my tips.
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