Tram map in Prague with stops. Important information for tourists about transport in Prague. Prague metro, tram and bus schedules

How to use public transport in Prague? Without knowing the language and the principles of paying for travel, a tourist may fall into a slight shock before boarding a bus or entering the metro. After this article, it will be easier for you to choose and buy a ticket, understand the schedule and operating principle of Prague public transport. At the end of the note, I will show you how to most optimally plan a public transport route in Prague using an online service.

Find an inexpensive airport transfer!

Nothing prevents a person from taking care of his loved one in advance and booking a transfer from the airport or Prague Main Station in advance. But some people want to stay within a certain budget, others are interested in going through everything as much as possible with their own feet. Traffic jams again. There are many reasons why it would be worth exploring Prague city transport. This is what we will do now.

Basic principles of public transport in Prague:

Availability of discounted travel depending on the age of the passenger. For children from 10 to 14 years old inclusive, age must be proven during control with a document, for example, a foreign passport.
Lack of turnstiles and conductors. The availability of tickets is checked by mobile groups of inspectors; inspectors are accompanied by police officers in the metro.
Transport in the Czech Republic operates strictly according to a schedule, which can be found at any stop or metro station, as well as on the Internet. Delays are very rare and most often occur before holidays. At the end of the note there are tips on how to use such schedules.
Availability of stops "on request" on bus routes. In order to get off at such a stop, you must first press the "STOP" button on the bus. Make sure that the indicator above the door or in front of the bus lights up. In order to optimize traffic, it is planned to introduce stops on request on trams as well.
Ground transport operates in Prague at night using regular tickets; separate routes are allocated for this. At stops, night trams and buses are marked separately with a route number on a black background.
Stops on bus routes are available upon request. In Czech it sounds "na znameni". If you need to get off at such a stop, then press one of the STOP buttons located in several places on the bus in advance.

Tickets for public transport in Prague

Tickets apply to three types of transport: bus, tram, metro. This also includes the lift road to Petřín. The ticket is marked with a composter only once at the beginning of the route. Transfers from one type of transport to another are carried out using a single ticket.
Tickets are limited in time, you don’t need to look at the distance. If the ticket time for one trip is not used up, then you can go back with the same ticket.

Type of travel document	Ticket validity period	Adult ticket price paper, so electronic Litachka	Electronic bearer ticket(impersonal)	Purchasing with *	Purchasing using the app	Price for children from 6 to 14 years inclusive (without Litachka)
Main ticket	90 min.	32 CZK	-	+	+	16 CZK
Shortened ticket	30 min.	24 CZK	-	+	+	12 crowns
One day ticket	24 hours	110 CZK	-	+	+	55 CZK
Three day ticket	72 hours	310 CZK	-	+	+	-
30 day/month coupon	30 days (one month)	550 CZK	670 CZK	-	+	-
90 day/quarter coupon	90 days (quarter)	1480 CZK	1880 CZK	-	+	-
150 days	150 days	2450 CZK	-	-	+	-
365 Day/Annual Coupon	365 days (year)	3650 CZK	6100 CZK	-	+	-
Ticket for baggage transportation (purchased in addition to the main ticket)	no more than 300 min.	16 CZK	-	-	+	-
Cable car ticket to Prague Zoo	one-time	20 CZK	-	-	+	-

* - only from Czech SIM cards mobile operators. The cost of SMS is added to the ticket price according to the tariff.

Children under 5 years old travel free of charge. There is no need to pay for a stroller with a child; a stroller without a child is considered luggage. Likewise, a dog without a box requires the purchase of a baggage ticket.

The bicycle can be transported free of charge in the metro, on the funicular to Mount Petřín, and on certain tram lines on designated days.

With a regular ticket you can go up Mount Peterzyn by cable car. On weekends and holidays in good weather There is a queue there, you can lose an extra 20-30 minutes. But this route itself is very picturesque.

Which tickets in Prague are convenient for tourists?

Anyone planning a week-long or more intensive trip around Prague for public transport, can buy immediately 30 day coupon. It is valid from the date of purchase (unlike a ticket, it does not need to be validated) and costs 670 CZK. Such a ticket, if unnecessary, can be given for temporary use to someone else, and at the end of the trip, it can be passed on to someone else by inheritance. There are even small online flea markets on the Internet where such tickets are offered in large quantities!

The cheapest way to travel around Prague is with a personalized Litáčka card, but to do this you need to get one. Friends or a trusted person can order such a card for you in advance, since it takes 2-3 weeks to produce it. Having such a card makes sense only for frequent guests of Prague.

In Prague there are anonymous e-tickets Litachka, but for travel on public transport they are currently not much different from paper ones. The only reason is that if you lose your card, you can quickly restore it while saving your funds (credit), but you lose a paper coupon without the right to restore it. Restoring credit on the card will cost 250 CZK. If the credit remaining on the card is worth it, then it makes sense. This will take about 30 minutes at the transport company branch. When applying for a duplicate, you must name DIC code, which is assigned to each card.

Regular tickets for the funicular to Mount Peterzyn are valid, as well as all types of travel coupons. Eat funicular and Prague Zoo, but there you have to buy separate tickets for 20 CZK. Children under 6 years old are transported free of charge. Transporting dogs is prohibited, including in boxes. Strollers with children and golf equipment are allowed. Tickets can be bought from vending machines for small change (they do not require change), bills can be exchanged with the service staff. For six or more passengers you can buy a group ticket.

More detailed information in Czech, English and German There is on the passenger carrier's website city of Prague.

Opening hours of Prague public transport

Metro daily 5:00 - 24:00

Daytime trams 4:30 - 0:30, night trams 0:30 - 4:30 (every 30 minutes)

Daytime buses 4:30 - 0:30, night buses 0:30 - 4:30 (with an interval of 30 - 60 minutes)

Funicular to Mount Peterzyn 9:00 - 23:30 (every 10 minutes in summer, 15 minutes in winter)

Where to buy transport tickets in Prague?

Getting around Prague is easy thanks to a well-developed and clear public transport system. What types of travel tickets are there and where can I buy them? How to plan the optimal travel route and calculate its cost? Where can I get a map of the Prague metro, trams and buses? How to get from Prague airport to the city center?

In Prague, all types of public transport are connected by a single Prazske Integrovane Dopravy (PID) system, which allows you to travel on one ticket, as well as make transfers throughout its validity. It's very convenient and cheap.

There are more types of public transport in Prague than you can imagine: tram, bus, metro, funicular, ferry. Trams travel through the city center, and bus routes pass through more remote areas. The Prague metro provides quick access to different parts of the city. The funicular is more of a tourist attraction than a transport, but we also used it, but there is no ferry, and I’m not sure if anyone does it.

The peculiarity of Prague public transport is that it operates at night. Several night trams and buses effectively solve the problem of getting around Prague after the metro closes.

Prague public transport tickets

Travel tickets are available for 30 minutes, 90 minutes, 1 day, and 3 days. Other types of travel cards are not interesting to tourists. Children under 6 years old travel for free, from 6 to 15 years old at half price (from 10 years old a document with a photo is required). It is not possible to take advantage of all the discounts available to Czechs - you need to apply for special cards.

The Prague City Pass does not include travel on public transport in Prague, but gives a 25% discount on transfers from the airport to the hotel and back, free visit attractions, bus tour, river cruise and much more.

We used short-term travel tickets for 30 minutes (around the city) and for 90 minutes (to the airport). Calculate for yourself how many times a day you will travel and decide whether you should buy a 1- or 3-day pass or not. We lived in the center, traveled only on the day of arrival and departure and two more times on Small Country. Tourists with children, older people or those staying in remote areas travel more often.

The ticket is considered valid only if you have “validated” (checked) it. You must mark your ticket once when entering a tram, bus or metro area. A stamp appears on the ticket with the date and time of boarding. During the entire validity period of the ticket, you can move from one type of public transport to another (make transfers), you no longer need to mark anything, just keep track of the time. The fine for free travel is 800 CZK. Controllers fine hares regardless of their citizenship.

Where to buy a ticket for public transport

Prague public transport tickets are sold:

In vending machines on the street and in the subway. Old machines only accept small change; now card machines are additionally installed (both types of ticket machines are shown in the photo)
IN information centers Prague Transport Enterprise (at 3 metro stations, at the airport, at the railway station, in the magistrate's building)
In some minimarkets and tobacco kiosks
By SMS (for local SIM cards with the program installed)

Usually tourists face the following problems when buying tickets: they cannot find a machine (they are not available everywhere), there are no small change, information centers and the metro are closed for a break or their working day has ended. To avoid ending up in an unpleasant situation, it is better to buy a ticket for the return trip to the airport or train station in advance. Minimarkets are open the longest. Public transport drivers do not sell tickets!

Public transport schemes and routes

All information about public transport in Prague is posted on two official websites: dpp.cz and ropid.cz in Czech and English. You can download detailed maps of the Prague metro, trams, buses and commuter trains.

To find the optimal route from point A to point B, use the website pid.idos.cz. You will be offered all possible options with information about the duration, time and cost of your trip. The route can be printed or sent by email.

In information centers, at train stations and at the airport there are stands with booklets of the Prague Transport Enterprise, including in Russian. The “Travel with us around Prague” card is very convenient; it contains detailed diagram metro and tram lines, operating hours and intervals of each type of transport, information on ticket prices, instructions on how to use the machines, Help numbers, the diagram shows the main attractions of Prague.

How to get from Prague airport to the city center

By public transport From the airport to the center of Prague you need to go first by bus and then by metro. Bus stops are located directly opposite the exit from the airport building:

bus number 119 - green metro line (A), stop Nádraží Veleslavín
bus number 100 – yellow metro line (B) Zlicin
bus number 191 - yellow metro line (B) Na Knížecí/Anděl

Look at the metro map from which stop will be most convenient for you to get to your hotel in Prague or get directions on the website. On buses, the route is shown on the screen; on the metro, the names of stations are displayed on an electronic board, so everything is clear.

Night bus No. 910 Na Beránku – I. P. Pavlova – Letiště (airport), runs from 0:15 to 5:00 with an interval of 30 minutes.

Information kiosks of the Prague Transport Enterprise are located at the exits from the arrivals area, inside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. They sell tickets for all types of short-term trips, you can pay credit card. If you do not travel a lot, then buy a ticket for 90 minutes; the journey to the center of Prague takes approximately 40-50 minutes. Separately, you need to purchase a ticket for luggage larger than 25x45x70 cm and a dog, if it does not have a special bag (16 CZK each). Ticket sales kiosks at the airport are open from 7:00 to 21:00. There are ticket machines on the street.

Taxi from Prague airport you can, the driver will meet you with a sign and take you at a fixed rate at any time of the day or night. There is no need to look for an exchanger or an ATM - payment for the transfer is made when ordering.

Express bus AE (Airport Express) runs between the airport and the main train station in Prague (Hlavní nádraží). The interval is 15-30 minutes, travel time is about 33 minutes. Tickets are sold by the driver: common price 60 CZK, 50% discount for children 6-15 years old, under 6 years old free.

Traveling by public transport in Prague is not only practical, but also interesting. Tram route No. 22 passes through the most beautiful places in the Old Town, and you can take the funicular to the Petřín Lookout Tower.

Transport in Prague is well organized and allows quick access to places that may be of interest to visitors to the city. Please note that to the central historical districts Prague can be reached by metro or tram, but city buses do not go there.

Hiking in the historical center of Prague are very popular: the center is well suited for them, especially since it is very compact in size and getting around it all is an easy task for those who are used to traveling on foot while sightseeing. The sidewalks are mostly paved, which makes them not very convenient for people with disabilities. disabilities. Also pay attention to vehicle traffic: drivers may not always give way to pedestrians. For greater convenience when hiking It is recommended to purchase a city map; it can be purchased in stores or travel agency offices.

Attention: Jumping on a red light is punishable by a fine of 1,000 CZK.

Metro, buses and trams

To the unified transport system of Prague (on English language: Prague Integrated Transport system or PIT) included metro, numerous tram And bus routes, suburban trains type S, operating within the city. It also includes a funicular to Petrin Hill and several ferries across the river. Vltava.

Transport movement time. Bus and tram schedules are posted at all stops. The metro opens around 5:00 am and closes around midnight. Buses and trams start earlier and end later for optimal integration with the metro.

Schedule traffic movements can be checked on the website pid.idos.cz. This site will make it easy for you to plan your trip: enter your starting point and destination and you will receive detailed information about what transport to use, where to make transfers, etc.

Metro. The Prague metro consists of three lines: A(green), B(yellow) and C(red). Transfers from one line to another are made at stations Můstek(lines A and B), Muzeum(lines A and C) and Florence(lines A and B). By metro you can travel around almost the entire city in a short time.

The interval of metro trains is 3–4 minutes during the day, and 4–10 minutes at other times (for more details, see the metro map below).

Prague tram

Trams. The interval of trams in Prague is 4–10 minutes during the day, and reaches 10 minutes in the evening. Daytime routes are trams numbered 1–12, 14, 16–18, 20, 22, 24–26. Night routes (from 0.00 to 5.00 hours) include trams numbered 51–59; they run at intervals of 30 minutes. During the same period from the station Lazarská in the city center trams leave every 15 minutes. As a rule, all trams pass through this junction station, and here you can always change to another tram line.

Buses. During the day (from 4.30 to 24.00 hours) buses run around the city at intervals of 9–15 minutes. At night (from 24.00 to 4.30 hours) there are buses number 501-515 (every 30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as buses number 601-610, which are commuter buses. Tickets for these should be purchased in advance. Please note that city buses do not go to areas of the historical center (such as Old city, New town etc.), this is done in order to avoid noise and atmospheric pollution of these places.

Traffic patterns

In terms of transport, Prague and its suburbs are divided into several zones. From the center and further to the outskirts these are zones: P, O, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Prague line diagram metro, png file.
Day traffic pattern railway Prague transport (metro and trams), png file.
Traffic pattern trams, png file.
Traffic pattern night transport (trams and buses), png file.
Scheme railway transport in Prague and its surroundings, png file.

The above diagrams were compiled by Ropid.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices for Prague's unified transport system (metro, trams, buses, etc.) within the city, with validity dates:

32 crowns- 90 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
24 crowns- 30 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
110 CZK- 24 hours - with the possibility of transfer,
310 CZK- 72 hours - with the possibility of transfer.

With the first three tariffs indicated, children receive a 50% discount, with the last one, one child with you can travel for free. Children under 15 years old receive a discount. Children under 6 years old travel free of charge.

Ticket selling carried out in the following places:

machine guns for ticket sales. Tickets are available in denominations of 24, 32, 110 CZK. They only accept coins and return change.
grocery the shops, tobacco shops (with the inscription Tabak), newsagents ( Trafika). Tickets are in denominations of 24 and 32 CZK.
ticket offices of the Prague transport system. They are usually located in metro lobbies and also at airports. They sell tickets of all types.
at drivers buses (but not trams). They sell tickets with a face value of 32 crowns at a price of 40 crowns.
ticket Czech box office railways . They sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK.
trains such as Eurocity or Intercity (EC/IC) - sometimes conductors in them sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK when approaching Prague. Read more about the types of trains in the Czech Republic transport section.
through sms tickets can only be purchased by subscribers of Czech operators cellular communications. To do this you need to send an SMS to the number 902 06 with text DPT24(ticket for 24 CZK, duration - 30 minutes), DPT32(32 CZK, 90 min), DPT 110(110 CZK, 24 hours), DPT 310(310 CZK, 72 hours).

Punching a ticket necessary every time you use public transport. Otherwise, the travel is considered unpaid. On buses and trams, you must punch your ticket by placing it in the hole on the yellow puncher. The metro also has such devices; they are located at the entrance to the station. When transferring from one bus or tram to another, you must also validate your ticket. If you do not do this, you may face a fine of 700 CZK. Although it may sometimes seem like you can ride Prague's public transport for free, resist the temptation and pay the fare. Keep in mind that controllers can also be impostors; to avoid getting caught by them, ask them for a controller’s ID. They must also wear the appropriate badge.

Ticket vending machine

Subway ticket composter

Ticket for travel in the unified transport system of Prague

Safety and etiquette. Be careful: when the tram arrives, take a couple of steps back; tall people may be hit by the rear-view mirror. In the subway, on the escalator, it is customary to stand on the right side and pass on the left. In transport, it is customary to give up seats to elderly people and pregnant women.

Taxi

In Prague, it is always preferable to use public transport, however, if you need to travel by taxi, then a few tips below will help you.

Official taxis in Prague are marked accordingly, but the color of taxis may vary. The number and name of the carrier company is indicated on the car doors. The salon has a price list for transportation services, after studying which you can find out the cost of travel. At the end of the trip, the passenger has the right to request a receipt with the specified amount. It is recommended to book a taxi from one of the local operators:

AAA Radiotaxi, +420 222 333 222 (26 CZK per km) - this company has an official contract with Prague Airport
Nejlevnejší Taxi, +420 226 000 226 (18 CZK per km)
Modrý anděl , +420 737 222 333 (19 CZK per km)
Speedcars, +420 224 234 234 (19 CZK per km)
Sedop, +420 841 666 333 (23 CZK per km)
City Taxi, +420 257 257 257 (24 CZK per km)
Halo Taxi, +420 244 114 411 (24 CZK per km)
Taxi Praha, +420 222 111 000 (24 CZK per km)
Kuryr Taxi, +420 241 090 090 (26 CZK per km)
Profi Taxi, +420 844 700 800 (26 CZK per km)
Prague Airport Transfers, +420 800 870 888
Bohemia Prague Airport Transfers, +420 773 066 880
Taxi Premier, +420 777 092 045

Unscrupulous taxi drivers can become a problem for tourists. They can significantly inflate prices. This is especially true when traveling from the airport or railway station to the city center. If you are forced to take a taxi, then contact a representative of a hotel and order a taxi that serves the hotel. Keep in mind that this will cost you about twice as much as booking a taxi from one of the companies listed above.

Some taxi drivers may show you printouts with supposedly “fixed prices” for travel around the city. Don't fall for this scam: these are fake "documents" and their contents are not true.

If you get into a taxi, make sure the meter is on, and when you leave the taxi, ask for a receipt for the fare.

It's better not to catch a taxi right on the street. If this happens, choose a branded taxi and try to negotiate the fare in advance. Keep in mind that the maximum tariff set by the city authorities for one kilometer of travel is 28 CZK (approximately 48 rubles or 1.1 euros).

Cars

To drive a car in Prague, you can use a Russian driver's license, but stay in the Czech Republic for no more than three months. Rules traffic, basically correspond to those adopted in the rest European countries. Traffic in Prague is very busy and there are often traffic jams. Plus, in the city center the streets are narrow and traffic is often one-way. Therefore, we do not recommend considering a car as a priority and convenient means of transportation in the historical center of Prague.

Parking

Map of Prague districts

In the center of Prague (districts Prague 1, 2, 3) you cannot park your car for free, and you always have to pay for parking. However, in other areas there is plenty of free parking.

Parking zones in Prague are divided into several types: blue, orange and green. These colors are used to mark information signs under parking signs and also to mark lines on the sidewalk.

blue zone(center). Parking here is intended only for residents of these areas and property owners. Tourists can purchase a short-term parking ticket in this zone for a period of 4 hours (for 120 CZK) or 10 hours (400 CZK). The coupon can be purchased in stores, kiosks and gas stations. You must always pay for parking in this zone, with the exception of the period from 18.00 to 20.00 hours - during this time you can stop your car here, but for no more than 3 minutes.
orange zone(District Prague 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 2 hours. Payment must be made through the parking meter. The printed ticket should be placed behind the windshield so that it can be clearly seen from outside the car. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 40 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 10 minutes). In the orange zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free; an information sign under the parking sign may indicate otherwise.
green Zone(district Prague 1, 2, 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 6 hours. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 30 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 15 minutes of parking). In the green zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free.
zone of districts Prague 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. In these areas, paid parking has not yet been put into operation. You can park your car in appropriately marked parking lots: this is a blue sign with the letter “P”. There may be an information board under the sign indicating possible parking times and any restrictions. There are also paid private parking lots with their own time and price conditions.
Park + ride (P+R). This type of parking may be for you convenient option. Its name translates as “park and ride (by public transport).” Such parking lots are located almost all near metro stations, namely near stations Skalka I, II, Zličín I, II, Nové Butovice, Opatov, Chodov, Ládví, Letňany, Rajská zahrada, Černý Most I, II , Palmovka, Radotín, Nádraží Holešovice, Běchovice and Depo Hostivař. The occupancy of these parking lots is this moment times can be viewed at www.dpp.cz/en/parking/. After the metro closes at 1:00 a.m., parking lots are closed. Those who do not pick up their car must pay a fine of 100 CZK. Since P+R parking lots are integrated into the Prague Unified Transport System (PIT), when using them, in addition to a parking ticket, you must purchase a ticket giving the right to travel in this system (PIT). If you already have such a ticket, you do not need to purchase it again. However, you need to keep it for the entire parking period: when you pick up the car, the ticket will be checked.
Bike + ride (B+R). Part of the P+R car park, you can park your bicycles free of charge. To do this, you need to get a parking ticket on the spot for a deposit of 20 CZK. If you don't pick up your bike on time and leave it between 1:00 and 4:00, you will have to pay 100 CZK.

Fines

Fines imposed on violators are either paid on the spot or received in the form of a receipt by mail. The maximum fine a police officer can give you to pay on the spot is CZK 2,000. Fines can also be paid through a bank. If you rent a car, the fine will be charged to the car rental company, which will then require payment from you. The fine itself usually indicates the account details to which the specified amount must be transferred when paying at the bank. The issued fine must be paid within 10 days.

Water transport

Along the Vltava River, which inspired composers such as Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak, you can ride on various river boats as part of the excursion.

Water transport in Prague

When planning river walk You can resort to the services of such shipping companies as " European water transport "(EVD, website: www.evd.cz/ru), " Prague Shipping Company» (Pražská paroplavební společnost, website: www.praguesteamboats.com), as well as other small companies.

On river vehicles Excursions are conducted both within Prague and beyond.

Ferry crossings belong to the PIT transport system, so they are valid for a regular ticket for travel on public transport. Information on ferry traffic (in Czech).

Routes ferry crossings:

ferry P1: Sedlec - Zámky
ferry P2: V Podbabě - Podhoří
ferry P3: Lihovar - Veslařský island
ferry P5: Kotevní - Císařská louka - Výtoň
ferry P6: Lahovičky - Nádraží Modřany

Funicular

The unified transport system of Prague also includes the Funicular, laid along the slope of Petřín Hill. The route consists of three stations. Start of the route - from the station Ujezd(Uyezd), located near the tram stop No. 9, 12, 22, to the station. The station is intermediate Nebozizek. There is a station at the top of the hill Petrin(Petsin). Next to it is the Petřín Observatory Tower, the Stefanik Observatory, and the Rose Garden.

Bike

There are quite a few bike paths in Prague, but they are lacking historical Center, which is quite lively even without bicycles. In addition, paved streets and fairly heavy traffic do not add to the comfort of cycling. However, bicycles can be rented, and such services are provided by various companies.

Links

www.ropid.cz - United transport system Prague: transport schedule, route maps, ticket prices.

www.dpp.cz/en - Prague transport company. Public transport route maps, ticket prices, parking information, etc.

City transport in Prague, as noted by many tourists who have visited the capital of the Czech Republic, is very well organized and works flawlessly. It has an extensive network, covering even the most remote corners of the city, and runs strictly according to the schedule.

During peak hours, the number of public transport in Prague increases, so no one ever rides in it while standing, there is no crowding and crowding. Maps of urban transport movements can be found near every stop.

Metro

general information

The city's metro network consists of only three lines. They are designated by the corresponding letters and colors:

line “A” is green. Starts from Depo Hostivař station to Dejvická station
line "B" - indicated in yellow and starts from the Černý Most station to the Zličín station
line “C” is marked in red. It starts from Háje station to Letňany station. It also has connections to Muzeum on lines A and C, Můstek on lines A and B and Florenc on lines B and C

The total length of the Prague metro is 59.3 km and includes only 54 stations.

Prague metro opening hours

The capital's metro operates almost 24 hours a day. The first train leaves the route at 5:00 am, and the last train finishes work at midnight. Every Friday and Saturday, when the work week ends, all metro lines operate an hour longer.

Movement interval

During rush hour on weekdays, metro trains move at intervals of 2-3 minutes, and at other times - at intervals of 4-10 minutes. You can view the schedule and create a metro route on the official website of the main transport company in Prague: www.dpp.cz.

Transport nuances

It is worth noting that the Prague metro is very deep. It so happened that, due to the characteristics of the local soil, the metro channels had to be dug deep underground. That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised if you see that the local escalators there are so big and long.

The movement of metro passengers is organized in such a way that there will never be a crush. Those moving to the platform take the right path, and people who need to exit take the left path. The entrance to the metro is always marked with the letter "M".

It should also be remembered that the direction of the train is always determined by the final station of its route. The name of the direction can be found on the sign located in the first carriage of the train. In addition, in the metro lobby you will never find turnstiles or metro employees, so you can only buy a ticket from a machine. Keep this in mind when planning to take the metro to areas remote from the city center.

Often in the Prague metro, entry and exit are through the same door. And in order to enter or exit the carriage, you must press the button on the doors.

Trams

general information

Prague trams are the most convenient form of transport for moving around the city, thanks to which you can fully enjoy the sights of the capital of the Czech Republic. Today, the city's tram network has approximately 26 daytime routes, as well as 9 night routes and 1 historical route - this is the old tram number 91, which runs only on weekends and holidays from the end of March to mid-November. It starts its movement from the Vozovna Střešovice station.

It is worth noting that the tram schedule can be found at each stop. In addition, 2-3 or more trams can run through the stop. In the very center of the city there is a connecting station Lazarská, through which the routes of absolutely all night trams run. Thus, you can easily get to any part of Prague.

Tram operating hours

During the day, Prague trams operate from 4:30 to 24:00, and at night from 23:00 to 4:30.

Movement interval

On daytime lines there are trams numbered 1-26, which move at intervals of up to 5 minutes. At night, trams number 51-59 travel around the city at intervals of half an hour. It should be remembered that on weekends the tram schedule is slightly different from the schedule on weekdays. On holidays, you can find changes to the schedule at stops.

Transport nuances

If a tram breaks down, a bus is put on the route instead, giving it the same number as the tram, although the letter X century is assigned to it. For example, instead of the 26th tram, a bus number X26 will run around the city.

Prague buses

general information

Buses from various bus carriers operate in Prague. But the main one is the “Transport Enterprise of the Capital City of Prague”, which has extensive network routes. Its official website: http://www.dpp.cz/.

Some bus routes connect the capital of the Czech Republic with the suburbs. You can take this bus from the metro station, which is located on the outskirts of Prague. In addition, many buses, including international ones, depart from Florenc Station, serving metro stations B and C.

Bus operating hours

During the day, buses operate from 4:30 am to 00:00. The night bus schedule includes the hours from 00:30 to 4:30 am.

Movement interval

During the day, Prague buses run every 60 minutes. At night, routes numbered 501 - 514 and 601 - 604 also operate at intervals of once an hour.

Transport nuances

Prague buses stop on request. To get off at a particular stop, you should press the special “STOP” button in advance, which is located on the inside of the bus. Make sure that after pressing, the indicator either above the door or in front of the bus lights up.

Taxi

general description

Taxis in Prague are not very popular among tourists. In addition, in the city there is no such thing as a “private owner”. Taxi cars are easily recognizable because they have illuminated signs on their roofs. On the doors, as a rule, prices and information about the transport company and who owns the taxi are indicated.

Taxis have a meter that can print a receipt. In some machines you can also pay with a credit card. In the capital of the Czech Republic there is also a taxi specifically for drivers who decide to drink after work. By ordering such a service, a taxi with two drivers will come for you. The second driver will take you in your own car to wherever you need to go.

Taxi fare

Taxi fare consists of:

landing cost, which averages 30-50 CZK
cost for waiting, which is usually 5 CZK per 1 minute
cost for 1 km of travel around the city, which ranges from 18-36 CZK

Taxi working hours

Prague taxi operates 24 hours a day.

Transport nuances

A taxi in the capital can be ordered in two ways:

call the dispatch service or use the Internet
catch on the street

In order to catch a taxi right on the street, you just need to raise your hand in a suitable place. It is worth remembering that most taxi drivers, if stopped on the street in the evening or at night, inflate the fare, so it is best to agree on the price in advance. In addition, such taxi drivers sometimes cheat by turning on the meter for the “out of town” fare. In this case, they will drive you around the city at an expensive rate. Despite the fact that the Prague authorities are actively fighting this phenomenon, carrying out periodic raids, they have not yet been able to completely eradicate the problem.

Main carriers:

"City Taxi" - http://www.citytaxi.cz/
"Dimo Taxi" - http://www.dimotaxi.cz/
"Profi Taxi" - http://www.profitaxi.cz/

Prague public transport tickets

If you decide to use Prague public transport, remember that to make it easier to move around the capital, the city authorities decided to introduce a single type of ticket that can be used for all types of public transport. However, in order to ride in it, you must have a valid ticket with you. Tram and bus drivers do not sell tickets. They can only be purchased:

in metro stations
in numerous newsstands located throughout the city
on the Transport Company website
at the reception in hotels, travel agencies, shopping centers
in machines that only accept 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 CZK coins

A ticket is only considered valid when it has a composter stamp on it. Such composter-validators can always be found at the entrance to the subway or bus. They are painted bright yellow. The ticket is inserted into the composter with the arrow pointing forward and only then the machine punches the date and time on it. It is from this minute that the ticket is considered valid. The next time you board the transport, you do not need to punch the ticket again.

Types of tickets

A basic ticket, which allows multiple transfers (90 minutes), costs 32 CZK. Valid for children 6-15 years old discount ticket, which can be purchased for 16 CZK. The cost of a short-term ticket with the possibility of transfers (30 minutes) is 24 CZK. People of retirement age 60-65 years old have the opportunity to buy a main ticket for 16 CZK, and a short-term ticket for 12 CZK.

For owners mobile phones A service for purchasing tickets via SMS has been introduced. But for this they need to have a SIM card from a Czech operator. By sending an SMS to number 90206 with the text:

DPT32 - you become the owner of the main ticket, which is valid for 90 minutes and costs 32 CZK
DPT24 - you can buy a short-term ticket with a validity of half an hour for 24 CZK
DPT110 - allows you to buy a ticket for 24 hours for 110 CZK
DPT310 - gives you the opportunity to become the owner of a ticket valid for 72 hours at a cost of 310 CZK

Baggage payment

To carry a suitcase or stroller without a child or a dog without a box on public transport, you must pay an additional 24 CZK. If there is a child in the stroller, then you do not need to pay for its transportation.

Travel card

A travel ticket, which is valid for 24 hours, costs 110 CZK, and a discounted ticket for children costs 55 CZK. The cost of a three-day pass will cost the traveler 310 CZK.

Amount of fines

You will never find conductors on Prague public transport. Tickets are checked by inspectors of the Transport Company. They may require the passenger to present a ticket, confiscate the ticket if it is invalid, and also issue a fine of 1,000 kroons. If the passenger agreed to pay it on the spot or no later than 15 days at the ticket office of the Transport Company, then the amount of the fine is reduced by 800 CZK.

The fine for baggage carriage without a ticket is 200 CZK. If you pay it on site or at the ticket office of the Transport Company, the amount is reduced by 100 CZK. When contacting a passenger, the controller is required to present a yellow-red badge along with his service ID, and after paying the fine, issue a receipt.

Trams in Prague are very popular. The network of tram lines, like the network of Prague metro lines, is covered most of Czech capital. This type of urban transport is in second place in Prague after the metro in terms of the number of passengers transported. It serves about a third of the total passenger traffic. The total length of the lines (not counting the lines of the historical tram and funicular) is 548 km. There are twenty-four tram routes in Prague; they carry about 350 thousand passengers every day.

Trams in Prague during the daytime they operate on twenty-four routes, and at night on nine routes. The most popular routes are numbers 22, 17 and 9, passing close to the main Prague attractions. Separately, we can highlight the historical route number 91.

Ticket prices in Prague

Today tickets for trams in Prague can be purchased for:
24 CZK – for half an hour (12 CZK – for pensioners and children);
32 CZK – for 90 minutes (16 CZK – for pensioners and children);
110 CZK – per day (55 CZK – for pensioners and children);
310 CZK – for three days.

Timetables at stops

In the Czech capital, at each stop there is a stand on which the tram schedule in Prague is posted. At the top of this stand, in a blue square, is a view passing through this stop. Below it is an inscription with the name of the stop. Green arrows indicate the direction of movement of the tram, and numbers indicate route numbers. These numbers are located on a dark or white background, indicating whether this is a night or day route.

Below is a list of all route stops. The current stop is always highlighted in this list. Above it are the previous stops of the route, and below are the subsequent ones (next to the subsequent stops the number of minutes it takes the tram to reach them is indicated). If you see that the station you need is located in the list above the highlighted (that is, current) stop, then you need to go to the stop located on the opposite side of the street.

Please note: the schedule may be different on different days: depending on the day of the week, tram service intervals change, while the routes themselves remain unchanged. Prague tram transport works very smoothly, like clockwork.

Prague tram map

Prague night trams

Trams in Prague run around the clock: along with daytime ones, there are also night routes, designated by numbers from 51 to 59. The average service interval is forty minutes. The central transfer station for all routes is the Lazarska stop. Tram schedule designed so that every twenty minutes the routes intersect at a central point.

Prague tram timetable

At each stop there is a timetable for Prague trams. It is usually updated twice a year. If you wish, you can plan your route in advance. This can be done on the website dpp.cz. By going to it and entering the initial and also final stop your route, and then press the Search button (Hledat), after which you will receive a detailed route indicating the time and cost of the trip, as well as a description of all necessary transfers.

Popular tram routes among travelers in Prague

Using the following tram routes you will be able to explore the central part of the Czech capital.

Tram route 23 and 22
These routes start from National Theater, pass by the metro stations Staroměstská, and then Malostranská, then through most beautiful places city to the stations Belvedér, Prague Castle, Pohořelec,
Tram route 14
It runs from Karela Square (Karlovo namesti) to the park called Letenske Sady.
Prague tram route 9
This tram crosses Prague through Wenceslas Square, after which it continues to Lesser Town.
Tram route 17
It runs between Vysehrad and Letenske Sady Park.
Historic tram 91
This tram runs on holidays and weekends from March to November. It departs every hour from Střešovice station and passes through the city center.