Prague’s public transport system is convenient and understandable, it works like a well-oiled mechanism. The metro, funicular, buses and trams run on schedule (you can check the clock), and some of them even at night. For Czech Republic climate and geography, please check TopPharmacySchools.

A special service from DPP, the official carrier of Prague, will not let a tourist get lost. This kind of navigator plots the route, calculates the duration of the trip and its cost.

Tickets

All types of Prague public transport have a single fare system. That is, with one ticket and even within the same trip, you can ride the metro, tram and bus, the ticket on the ferry and funicular will work.

Tickets differ only in the period of validity, and, accordingly, in price. A trip for 30 minutes costs 24 CZK, for 90 – 32 CZK, a day pass will cost 110 CZK, a three-day one – 310 CZK. Travelers under the age of 6 are entitled to free travel. Older children and pensioners receive a 50% discount.

It’s better not to ride a hare in Prague – controllers are often found and, moreover, they disguise themselves as “civilians”.

The ticket needs to be validated only once at the entrance. We recommend that you keep it until the end of the trip, so as not to run into a fine.

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Underground

There are only three metro lines in the city, they intersect at Muzeum (lines A and C), Mustek (A and B) and Florenc (B and C) stations. Trains run from 5:00 to midnight, and on Fridays and Saturdays – until 1:00. After 22:00 and on weekends, the interval of movement increases significantly – from 3-10 minutes to 15-20. Most stations have electronic displays indicating the remaining waiting time for the train.

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Trams

Almost all of Prague is covered with a web of tram tracks, making this mode of transport the most accessible and popular. A favorite among tourists is the scenic route number 22, on the way of which the main sights of the city lie: Prague Castle, Mala Strana, Stare Mesto, Nove Mesto. The tram window offers a great view of the Charles Bridge.

In addition, from March to November, on weekends and holidays, the retro tram number 91 with the telling name “Nostalgic” rides around Prague. Its route starts at the Vozovna Stresovice depot and runs through the city center. The tram is not sightseeing, but simply very beautiful. Just like 100 years ago, the conductor charges money for the fare here, the ticket is slightly more expensive than a regular travel card – 35 CZK.

Prague trams leave the city streets at 4:30 and run every 8-12 minutes. At midnight, they are replaced by night routes No. 51-59 and they go much less frequently than daytime ones – once every half an hour. The interchange station for all night trams is the Lazarska stop.

Buses

Buses in Prague are not as ubiquitous as trams, and therefore not very popular with tourists. But they kindly drive passengers directly to metro stations or tram stops so that they can quickly make a transfer.

Buses run day and night, and they also go to the suburbs. At night, routes No. 501-515 run within the city, and No. 601-610 go outside the city.

Funicular

The Prague Funicular lifts passengers up Petřín Hill, which offers stunning views of the city. The length of the route is 510 m. The funicular starts climbing from the street. The county is from the station of the same name, which is located next to the stop of trams No. 9, 12, 22.

From September to April the lift is closed for renovation.

Ferries

Ferries are another type of municipal transport in Prague, they are lowered onto the river only in the summer. Don’t confuse ferry crossings with cruise ships, which are not valid on a standard pass.

Ferries run between the coastal regions of Prague, they also deliver passengers to the Vltava Islands. You can take the ferry in the districts of Prague No. 4, 5, 6, 12. The ferry operating in the Vysehrad region, where there are many specialized paths, is very much in demand by cyclists.

Taxi

In the Czech capital, it is not customary to catch a car with a wave of your hand; it is more profitable and safer to call a taxi by phone or via SMS. Taxi drivers waiting for tourists in the parking lots are spoken unkindly – they allegedly overcharge and drive in a roundabout way. The city has services aimed at Russian speakers, such as “Merry Taxi”. A trip around Prague will cost 150-200 CZK and more.

Rent a Car

This is a great way to make travel even more exciting. The picturesque surroundings of Prague evoke a special thrill, and they certainly deserve at least a sightseeing visit. There are countless majestic castles, gloomy fortresses and magnificent palaces here. They say that these ancient buildings have a special charm that awakens the desire, if not to extend this fairy tale, then certainly to return to this region again.

Read about how to get behind the wheel and touch the history of the Czech Republic on the page ” Rent a car in Prague “.