PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Public transportation in the city

Due to the city's public transportation system, which is the fourth best in Europe, everything in Prague can be reached within a few minutes. Moreover, Prague is a green and very walkable destination offering a wide range of attractions in a small area. Museums, restaurants, historical monuments, relaxation and entertainment - all are literally at your arm's length. The Prague Metro network consists of 3 lines designated by letters and differentiated in color.

Metro operates daily from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. The time interval between train departures is approximately 2-3 minutes during the workday rush hours and 4-10 minutes during off-peak hours.

Daytime operation of trams is from 4:30 a.m. to midnight. Night operation is provided by tram numbers 51 to 59 in 30 minutes intervals. The central interchange station for night lines is Lazarská. Tram schedules are located at individual stops.

Historical tram - the nostalgic tram line no. 91: sightseeing rides on this historical tram through the centre (please click here for detailed information).

The daytime and night operation of buses is similar to tram operation. Night service is provided by bus numbers 501 to 513. Bus schedules are located at individual stops.

Travelling by city transport is possible only with a valid ticket. Passengers have to purchase their tickets before boarding the vehicle or entering the Metro system. The ticket is valid only if marked in the validation machine. Tickets can be bought at selected Metro stations or in Dopravní podnik information centres, hotels, at news stands, travel agencies, department stores, etc. Single tickets can also be bought in the ticket vending machines located at Metro stations or near some stops of surface transport.

Airport transportation to conference centers and hotels

You can easily take a bus to the metro station which takes you directly to most hotels and conference centers in the city, or use a taxi.