GETTING ARROUND

Airport

Václav Havel Airport Prague airport handles flights of most European carriers and also some overseas flights. It is located 30-45 minutes by car from the centre of Prague. There is a good connection between the airport and city centre by public transport buses and taxis. Unfortunately there is no subway or train connection to the city from the airport.

Train station

Prague is one of the key transport hubs in Europe and is easily accessible by train from many European countries. International trains usually arrive at Prague Main Station (Praha hlavní nádraží or Praha hl.n.), located in the city center. Some trains may also stop at other stations, such as Praha-Holešovice or Praha-Smíchov, but the main station is the most frequented.

Main routes and options:

  1. Germany
    • Direct EC (EuroCity) trains run from Berlin to Prague (about 4.5 hours).
    • From Munich, trains travel via Plzeň (about 6 hours).
    • From Frankfurt or Hamburg, a transfer in Berlin or Dresden is required.
  2. Austria
    • Direct Railjet trains connect Vienna to Prague (about 4 hours).
    • From Graz or Salzburg, a transfer (usually in Vienna) is necessary.
  3. Slovakia
    • Direct EC or Railjet trains run from Bratislava to Prague (about 4 hours).
    • The connection is frequent and comfortable.
  4. Poland
    • From Warsaw, direct IC trains take about 8 hours to reach Prague.
    • Other routes go through Krakow or Wrocław.
  5. Hungary
    • Direct Railjet trains run from Budapest to Prague (about 7 hours).
    • Alternatively, travel via Bratislava.
  6. Switzerland
    • Direct EC trains run from Zurich to Prague (about 12 hours).
    • The route passes through Germany.
  7. Italy
    • There is no direct connection, but you can travel with a transfer in Vienna (from Venice) or Munich (from Milan).
  8. France
    • From Paris, take a TGV high-speed train to Munich, where you can transfer to a train to Prague. The total journey takes about 10 hours.
  9. Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)
    • Connections are available via Germany, most often through Berlin or Frankfurt.

Train stations in Prague:

  • Prague Main Station (Praha hlavní nádraží or Praha hl.n.) – The central hub for international and domestic trains, modern and well-equipped.
  • Praha-Holešovice – Handles some trains from Germany (e.g., Berlin).
  • Praha-Smíchov – Mainly serves regional routes, though some international trains may stop here.

Thanks to the Czech Republic’s integration into the European railway system, you can travel conveniently with Eurail or Interrail passes. Most international routes are operated by Czech Railways (České dráhy), ÖBB, DB, or RegioJet.

Public Transport

The public transport infrastructure consists of an intensely used integrated transport system of Prague Metro (its length is 59 km with 57 stations in total), Prague Tram System (including the “nostalgic tram” no. 91), buses, the Petřín funicular to Petřín Hill, and six ferrit. Prague has one of the highest rates of public transport usage in the world with 1.2 billion passenger journeys per annum.

Prague City Transport Fares

Travelling by city transport is possible with a valid ticket only. Passengers have to obtain their tickets before boarding the vehicle or entering the Metro system. The ticket is valid only if marked in the validation appliance.

Standard ticket: 40 CZK (= approx. 1.58 EUR)
Short-term ticket: 30 CZK (= approx. 1.18 EUR)
One-day (24-hour) ticket: 120 CZK (= approx. 4.73 EUR)
3-day (72-hour) ticket: 330 CZK (= approx. 13 EUR)

The standard ticket is valid for 90 minutes and short-term ticket is valid for 30 minutes after marking. The one-day and three-day tickets are valid for all the city transport facilities and allow transfers.
For more details visit www.dpp.cz/en/fares-in-prague

Ticket Inspection

The validity of tickets can be checked by the ticket inspectors of Dopravní podnik (The Prague Public Transport Company) at any time during travel or stay in the Metro system. The ticket inspector is entitled to ask the passenger to produce his or her valid ticket, to confiscate invalid tickets, and to collect a penalty (1500 CZK = approx. 59 EUR, if paid at once 1000 CZK= approx. 39.4 EUR) in case of travel without a valid ticket. In case of unpaid freight the inspector collects a penalty 50 CZK. To prove their identity, inspectors produce yellow-and-red badges. They issue receipts for the penalty amounts.

Taxi

Using mobile taxi applications
We also recommend using worldwide or local taxi apps or for transportation in Prague.
Download the free apps from App Store or Google Play

Using taxi services with an operator (operators speak English)
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