Prague tram route map. Prague public transport

Urban transport is a complex economy, and each big City forced to take various steps towards its optimization. As the number of private cars in the city grew, movement within the city became so difficult that urgent measures had to be taken.

In Prague, for example, they took the path of improving the development of public transport. This is a very correct decision, since public transport has obvious advantages over decentralized private: does not take up parking space in the most inappropriate places for this; has well-defined routes and schedule, which allows you to fully plan its work; with proper organization of transport arteries, it has a high speed of passenger movement, and its number of customers grows as the efficiency of transportation increases. To this should be added the environmental friendliness of public transport, that is, much less environmental pollution compared to the mass of passenger cars.

As a result of the serious measures taken in a timely manner, Prague now belongs to those few cities where residents widely use public transport, preferring it over private cars. The people of Prague gave up trolleybuses even more than 40 years ago, but they have developed a widespread tram service. It is currently the most common when it comes to land transport. The tram, as the residents of the city say, is a symbol of Prague, and its streets would be different if there weren't the usual tram chimes on them.

And in those places where the tram does not reach, numerous buses... That is why the residents, having at their disposal various types of transport, acting in a coordinated and accurate manner, in accordance with the schedule, do not arrive anywhere late and do not rush, but calmly move around the city, knowing that the transport will not let them down.

And the whole reason is the precise organization of the functioning of such a vast economy. For the convenience of passengers, at each stop there is a list of transport passing through this stop, indicating the time of arrival.

It happens, for example, that on some section of a tramway, or on a highway, planned repairs or reconstruction are carried out. In this case, what about the passengers who must follow this section? And the question is solved simply: at each stop related to the changes, marks appear in the schedule, highlighted in yellow bright color, informing passengers about changes in the route.

Transport timetable, including tram schedule in Prague different throughout the week, because trams and buses run differently on weekends. However, these differences are also noted in the timetable at each stop. Therefore, when traveling on weekends, it is worth keeping in mind that you can stay at the bus stop for more than 5 minutes, which is usual on weekdays.

Well, and even unplanned situations cannot be programmed in advance, but even in this case, city services have various "B plans" that allow them to take into account the needs of passengers to the maximum.

Tram routes many, about 24 routes in the daytime operate on and. And although the night remains only 9 night trams, for the city it is quite enough. The most popular are of course tram routespassing 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 follows from, or, as it is also called, Tram Museum, in Strešovice to the Vystaviste stop. It - historic tram, an excursion, a kind of museum on wheels, and you cannot attribute it to public transport.

If you are not a resident of Prague, and you still need to travel around it, then to draw up the correct route you need to use public transport maps, including - prague tram map (scheme), as well as - other types of transport.

Routes / Map / Tram map of Prague /

Routes / Map / Prague night tram scheme /

Such maps and charts are easy to obtain in Prague. But if you are used to taking advantage of the Internet, then in this case it will help you to make your task easier. There is such a "Route Planner", go there by the link. The language is Czech, you can choose English or German. You will be asked to fill out a completely understandable questionnaire, 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 follow - the column "Via". You indicate the date on which you are planning the 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 few. There is also a button "Map", pressing which will give you the opportunity to see your routes on the city map.

Example: Suppose a tourist has booked a room in 4-star Hotel Golf (Plzeňská 103 / 215a 150 00 Praha)... Before booking, he made sure there are tram, bus, or metro stops near the hotel as written. There is a tram stop of the same name very close to the above-described hotel - Hotel Golf, where the following tram routes No. 9, 10, 58, 59 run. Next, open the page in the browser //spojeni.dpp.cz/ConnForm.aspx?tt\u003dPID&cl\u003dE5, we drive into the window "From" - stop Hotel Golf and in the next window "To" - for example, Staroměstská... Choose the date, time and click on "Search".

After that, we will be offered options from which you can choose something suitable in terms of time and transfers.

The tourist chose the first option: at 10:00 am boarding tram number 9 (stop Hotel Golf), at 10:17 am gets off at the stop Národní divadlo, where he will change to tram number 17 at 10:22 am. In 2 minutes he will be at the Staroměstská stop. In total, the trip takes 24 minutes, which means a one-time ticket worth 24 kroons will suit him.

We can see the entire route on the map - for this we 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. Cost. 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 of transport. That is, you do not buy separately tram ticket, and separately - by bus. This system is based not on the mode of transport, but on the time during which the ticket is valid.

There are one-time tickets with a specific 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 starting point of the ticket validity, namely on this date and time the public transport inspector is guided when he determines whether your ticket is still valid or not.

Travel tickets are not validated, they simply have to be with the passenger and must be presented to the controllers.

A one-time ticket can be valid for 30 minutes, or even 72 hours.

There is a discount for children and seniors, which is half of the original ticket price.

List of one-time tickets and their cost:

- valid for 30 minutes, cost 24 kroons;
- valid for 90 minutes, cost CZK 32;
- valid for 24 hours, that is, one day, cost 110 CZK;
- valid for 72 hours, that is, three days, cost 310 CZK

A fine of 40 euros is imposed for travel without a ticket, so be careful!

How to use the tram in Prague

You can buy the ticket you need from the vending machine located at any tram, bus or metro station. 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 single tickets and travel tickets are for one passenger. But they are not personalized, therefore, if you, for example, with a friend, are not traveling together, but at different times, then you can use the same travel document. But if you came on vacation together and are going 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 the 4th grade.

You just need to keep in mind that a monthly pass costs 670 kroons, so all options for one-time tickets that 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 apply for one-time tickets, you will have to pay 310 + 310 + 110 \u003d 730. This is clearly more than 670, especially since you will have to punch three times. Therefore, purchase a travel card, and then, upon departure, you can give it to someone. He has already fulfilled his function of saving your money, and this is the main thing.

True, you can buy a monthly pass not everywhere, but at the box office PID (Prazska integrovana doprava), which is not at every stop. Here, at the cash desk, payment is made either in cash in Czech crowns or by bank transfer. You will receive a small cardboard card in your hands, which you can immediately laminate for 10 kroons, indicating the date and time of its issue. Two more important dates will also be indicated here: the date of the first day and the date of the last day of the period when your travel card is valid.

On the same website, where the route planner is waiting for you, (dpp.cz), you will be shown the metro station with the PID ticket office. To get the information you need, you need to select your metro line and find the column "Coupons with arbitrary start of validity". The 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 line C: Nádraží Holešovice, Roztyly, Letňany.

Such ticket offices are open on weekdays, but on weekends you cannot 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 tickets are being sold at information centers, at the airport, at the first and second terminals.

Popular tram routes among tourists are # 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 (В) - Nádádádje těrítovo - Švád B) - Lazarská - Vodičkova - Václavské náměstí (A) - Jindřišská - Hlavní nádraží (C) - Husinecká - Lipanská - Olšanské náměstí - Olšanská - Nákladové nádraží Žižkov - Nákladové nádraží Žižkov - Biskupcova - Ohrada - Vápenka - Strážní - Chmelnice - Kněžská luka - Spojovací

Tram route 22

Bílá Hora - Malý Břevnov - Vypich - Říčanova - Břevnovský klášter - U Kaštanu - Drinopol - Marjánka - Malovanka - Pohořelec - Brusnice - Pražský hrad - Královský letohrádek - Malostranská (А) - Malostranské nářá - Karlovo náměstí (B) - Štěpánská - IPPavlova (C) - Náměstí Míru (A) - Jana Masaryka - Krymská (t) - Ruská - Vršovické náměstí - Čechovo náměstí-no-nor - Slavé - Průběžná - Na Hroudě - Nádraží Strašnice - Radošovická - Na Padesátém - Zahradní Město - Sídliště Zahradní Město - Na Groši - Hostivařská - Nádraží Hostivař

Tram route No. 91

Vozovna Střešovice - Brusnice - Pražský hrad- Královský letohrádek - Malostranská - Malostranské náměstí - Hellichova - Újezd \u200b\u200b-Národní divadlo - Národní třída - Lazarská - Vodičkova - Václavské náměstí -Jindřišská - Masarykovo nádraží - Náměstí republiky - Dlouhá třída - Nábřeží Kpt. Jaroše - Strossmayerovo náměstí - Veletržní - Výstaviště Holešovice

And - off topic, but by the way: there is a pub in Prague called - "The first beer tram"... It looks like a tram car, and has been converted into a catering establishment from a tram depot. It is easy to come here, this is the final stop of tram route 11. Despite the fact that the pub itself is small, it has two halls - one for non-smokers, and the other, naturally, for smokers. The owner of the establishment himself meets you, personally proposes a menu, and the whole cozy atmosphere of the pub is conducive to relaxation and rest.

Transport in Prague is a separate issue that must be carefully studied by any person who has to find himself in this wonderful city. And it doesn't matter - a tourist or a student, an emigrant or a businessman.

Like any large, developed city in Europe, the capital of the Czech Republic has a very wide range of transport services. And how well you study all the nuances depends not only on the speed of movement in the city, but also on the financial component of the issue.

Navigation

general information

So, transport links in Prague. It should be understood that the city is not small, its area is almost 500 km 2, and the population is over a million people. All this, together with the suburbs, is serviced by the Transport Company of the Capital City of Prague.

The transport system includes:

• Metro
• Tram
• Bus
• Funicular
• Taxi
• Ferries
• Suburban passenger trains

The city and the suburbs, in turn, are divided into several tariff zones.

1. Dual tariff zone P
2. Tariff zone 0
3. Tariff zone B
4. 7 suburban tariff zones

Zone P includes: all metro, city buses (routes numbered 100 - 299 and 901 - 930) and trams, as well as ferries, funicular and some sections of the railway.

Zones 0 and B - these are some suburban buses (routes 300 - 420 and 951 - 979).

Below I am inserting a map of tariff and transport zones of Prague, which will be extremely useful for many visitors to the city. But it is worth considering in order not to bother for a long time: tourists usually do not travel outside the P zone.

This has its advantages. Almost any type of transport can be paid for with one ticket, and the rolling stock itself is in good condition.

At the same time, the routes and schedules are carefully thought out and made in such a way that you can get to any point in the city with a minimum of transfers and in a short period of time.

The outskirts of Prague are divided into 7 outer zones (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7). They do not have city passes and require a separate pass - PID.

Fare payment

Public transport is paid. Payment is due before travel. And despite the fact that there are no turnstiles in the metro and no one really watches you when boarding the bus and tram, sometimes control appears on the line. Due to the high fines for travel without a ticket, risking is not recommended.

There are two types of tickets and passes:

1. Short-term
2. Long-term

Both types allow you to travel any distance in any type of transport with an unlimited number of changes for the time the ticket is valid

There are no single tickets or passes for a certain number of trips.

At the time of the first trip with this ticket, it must be validated in the transport (during the first trip). The ticket will have a time stamp from the moment of which the report of its validity will pass.

That is, if you bought a ticket for 90 minutes on August 11 at 10:00, and validated it on August 15 at 15:00, then it will be valid until August 15 at 16:30.

Travel tickets

Short-term tickets are divided according to the duration of their validity, during which you can travel by transport around Prague.

* Children from 5 to 15 years old and elderly people from 65 to 70 years old.

Short-term tickets are not personalized and can be transferred to another person.

Children from birth to 5 years old and seniors over 70 years old are entitled to free travel in tariff zones 0, P and B.
To do this, you just need to issue a special permit (in paper form - 20 kroons or 120 kroons in electronic form).

You need to purchase a separate ticket for baggage transportation. Its price is 16 CZK. In practice, such payment is rarely monitored, but this is not the amount that is worth risking if you have a very oversized bag (more than 25x45x70 cm).

You do not need to pay separately for transporting baby carriages, bicycles, dogs in a muzzle and other pets in special carriers.

Travel card in Prague

Here I mean long-term passes. They are sold in the same way in vending machines, are unnamed and can be passed on to other people.

Such long-term passes are usually more profitable in price than buying several three-day ones. This is what tourists often use when they come for a week or two. A travel pass is bought for a month and then sold.

There are a lot of offers on the Internet where they offer to sell, buy or even give away a free travel card in Prague. Look, you may be able to find a suitable option specifically for your dates. You can also sell your travel card there.

Moreover, there are "enterprising" citizens who run the whole business of renting tickets! However, I would not recommend working with them.

Litachka (Lítačka)

Litachka is an innovation in Prague, a kind of “resident card” that replaced OpenCard in 2016.

To be more precise and understandable, we can put it this way: this is a personal pass with a bunch of additional chips and advantages.

Any person, including a tourist, can apply for such a card.... It is the size of a regular bank card or ID with information on it, including your photo.

The card is valid for 4 years with the right of free reissue. Therefore, I strongly recommend everyone to issue it, both tourists and those who came to Prague to study, work or just live.

Time of action	Full cost	Children and students *	Elderly people
30 days (monthly)	550 CZK	260 CZK	250 CZK
90 days (quarterly)	1480 CZK	720 CZK	660 CZK
150 days (5 months)	2450 CZK	1200 CZK	1100 CZK
300 days (10 months) *	—	2400 CZK	—
365 days (annual)	3650 CZK	—	—

* Students of Czech universities.

Besides, the card gives additional discounts on various museums and tours (up to 50%).

You can issue a card in various ways. The price also depends on this:

• Express - issued in the office in a couple of hours. The cost is CZK 200.
• Standard - It is ordered at the office and received there after 14 days or by mail. Price - 100 CZK.
• Online - the order is made via the Internet, and the Litachka itself will be sent to your mailing address. In this case, it will cost you 50 CZK.

As you can see, if you issue a car in advance, it will pay for itself on the first pass. But if you come for a long time, you will save half the money on travel, and transport throughout the year.

Suburban trains

A separate surcharge is required in order to use the suburban transport and move around Prague (tariff zones 1 - 7).

Such tickets are short-term and long-term. The former are beneficial for one-time trips, and the latter for regular ones.

When purchasing single tickets, zones 0 and B are considered separate. But if you have an electric train subscription, then it is considered one tariff zone.

Zone P counts as two zones on any ticket.

Moreover, since peripheral transport is part of the PID, then having a long-term travel card around the city, you will have to pay very little additional cost.

However, in addition to the time spent, tariff zones and how many times you cross them are taken into account here. The tariff is formed in such a complex way.

Ticket type	In how many tariff zones does
	2 *	2 **	3 ***	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	∞
Ticket validity time (minutes)	15	30	30 or 60	90	120	150	180	210	240	270	300	24 hours
Adult ticket price (in CZK)	12	18	24	32	40	46	54	62	68	76	84	160
Child ticket (price in CZK)	8	9	12	16	20	23	27	31	34	38	42	80

* Valid for the two outer districts or for transfers between zones 1 and B (in any direction). Cannot be used to drive to P and 0.

** Ticket only for commuter buses in 2 adjacent outer zones, without the right to use in P, 0, B.

All other tickets can be used within Prague for travel on intracity transport.

I'll try to explain with an example. You want to get from the center of Prague to Kutná Hora. Since it is located in the 7th tariff district, and the center is in P, then during the trip you cross P + 0 + B + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7. Travel time is a little over 2 hours, that is, at least 120 minutes.

If we do not have a city long-term pass, then we see that we need to travel only 120 minutes, but a 40 CZK pass will not work for us, because we will cross more than 5 zones. Therefore, you will have to purchase one that is 270 minutes long and allows you to cross 11 tariff districts. Its price is 84 CZK for an adult.

But in case you have a city long-term travel card, then tariffs P, 0 and B have already been paid. You will have only 7 tariff zones crossed, which means that you just need to buy a ticket for 54 kroons.

In order not to complicate your life once again with all this math, you need to buy a travel card, or use a routing system that will calculate everything for you.

Passes are sold for an extended period and are designed for one or more tariff zones.

Ticket type	Number of available tariff zones
	1 *	2 *	3	4	5	6	7 **	8 **
Adult for 30 days	300 CZK	460 CZK	700 CZK	920 CZK	1130 CZK	1350 CZK	1560 CZK	1780 CZK
Children's for 30 days	150 CZK	230 CZK	350 CZK	455 CZK	565 CZK	675 CZK	780 CZK	890 CZK
Adult for 90 days	760 CZK	1200 CZK	1800 CZK	2400 CZK	3000 CZK	3600 CZK	4200 CZK	4800 CZK
Child for 90 days	380 CZK	600 CZK	900 CZK	1190 CZK	1500 CZK	1795 CZK	2100 CZK	2400 CZK

* Cannot be used separately in Zones 0 and B

** With certain restrictions in issue

How to buy a ticket

In the Czech Republic, what is comfortable is the ability to quickly and easily buy tickets. There are a lot of options. However, they all have their own nuances, and therefore it is better to learn them in advance so as not to be left without a travel card at night on the street.

At the station

All metro stations, as well as a number of bus and tram stops, are equipped with ticket machines.

In the metro, most often there are old machines that accept only coins. Moreover, if this machine does not have change, it may refuse to accept one or another coin denomination, and you will be left without tickets.

In addition, such machines do not accept a bank card for payment. Therefore, have Czech coins with you - crowns and be prepared to pay for travel with them.

Ticket machines are not available at every bus stop. Even in the very center of Prague (near) you may need to walk more than 5 stops to purchase a ticket.

In most cases, there are modern machines at the bus stops. They can already pay for a ticket with a credit or debit payment card using PayPass technology, which has long been widespread in Europe.

But even here a surprise may await. For example - all at once in the whole city they may stop accepting cards for payment in these terminals. And whatever you want. No ticket - walk.

The buying process is extremely simple. Below you can see the video instructions for purchasing tickets from such machines.

In transport

Sometimes new trams and buses run around the city, which have a ticket sales terminal right inside. Such vehicles are marked with special stickers near the doors.

However, please note that such buses are very rare. It's better not to risk it and buy tickets in advance.

In these machines, you can buy a ticket only using a bank card that supports one of the contactless payment technologies (MasterCard PayPass or Visa PayWave).

Via sms

If you have a Czech telecom operator number (and I always recommend buying a local SIM card, unless you use European tariffs without roaming) and money on your account, you can purchase tickets from your mobile phone.

SMS ticket is valid only for travel inside zone P!

To do this, you need to send an SMS to 902-06 with a text that depends on the required type of ticket:

• DPT24 - travel card for 30 minutes for 24 CZK
• DPT32 - travel card for 90 minutes for 32 CZK
• DPT110 - travel card for 24 hours for 110 CZK
• DPT310 - travel card for 72 hours for 310 CZK

In the third and fourth cases, in addition to SMS, you will need to wait for a response, with a request to confirm the payment. Having received a question, it is enough to answer this very number with a message with the text Ano.

After these procedures, you will receive a message on your phone with a code and ticket validity period. It will need to be shown to the controller if asked. In turn, the ticket price + SMS price (according to the tariffs of your operator) will be debited from the phone account.

Sms ticket can also be transferred. To do this, it is enough to send an SMS to the person, and he will be able to present it to the controller. However, one person must travel with one SMS at the same time.

Make sure that your phone does not run out of power during your trip.

Privileges in Prague transport

In Prague, not all students and pensioners can use the right to reduced travel. This must be taken into account, especially when choosing a tariff.

All passengers are divided into 4 categories:

• Children under 10 years old and elderly people over 70 years old, as well as people in a wheelchair or with a guide dog - enjoy the right to free travel.
• Children from 10 to 15 years old, as well as people over 65 years old - if they have Litachki, they pay almost 50% less (according to the table I gave above in the relevant section)
• Adults (19 - 65 years old) pay full fare.
• Students - are eligible for reduced fare if they have a Lithuanian card and ISIC student ID. Unfortunately, this benefit is only applicable to students of Czech secondary and high schools, universities and colleges. Them discount ticket valid in zones P, 0, B.

AT commuter trains Only children under 6 years old can ride free of charge, and no more than two children per parent. At the same time, they can take no more than 1 seat for two.

People over 70 years old are not eligible for free commuter train travel.

Benefits are valid only with a special certificate. This applies to everyone: children, disabled people, pensioners. Documents issued in other countries are not suitable.

To obtain such a certificate, you need to contact any PID cashier, where, having provided the relevant documents confirming the right to use the benefits and a passport-sized photo, ask to issue “ doklad ". This service will cost you 20 CZK.

Transport types in Prague

Buses

Buses in Prague run daily, from 4.30 am to 0.30 am. The interval during peak hours is 6-10 minutes, and during the rest of the time: 15-30 minutes

Night mode starts at 0.30 and lasts until 4.30 in the morning. Interval at night: 20-60 minutes (routes 513, 601-610 - only selected routes according to the Schedule)

Trams

The Prague tram is probably one of the symbols of the city. Opened in 1875, it remains the classic means of transportation in the Czech capital.

Personally, I recommend using this transport in the city whenever possible. The rolling stock is over 900 cars. Many of them are modern, although there are also old “Tatras” and “Skodas” that still travel throughout the post-Soviet space. However, their condition is perfect here.

There are 24 day and 9 night routes.

In addition, historical tram routes are open for tourists:

Line 23 from the station Královka to Zvonařka. Historic Tatra T3SU / SUCS / M wagons run on it. The service starts at 8:30 and the last tram leaves at 19:00. The interval of movement is 30 minutes, and in the tourist season - 15.

Tram 41 (previously it was 91) operates from March 25 to November 19 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12:00 to 17:00. Ticket prices: 35 CZK per adult and 15 CZK for children under 15, senior citizens and disabled people.

All trams, including historical, tourist and museum routes (except tram 41) are valid with standard tickets and a travel card.

Trams run around the clock, but from 5:00 to 0:30 there are daily routes with an interval of 4 - 10 minutes, and from 0:30 to 5:00 - night routes, with an interval of 20 - 30 minutes.

Underground

Metro in Prague is the only one in the whole Czech Republic. It was opened back in 1974, on May 9. And today it is one of the main means of transportation in the capital. More than 1.1 million people use this transport on the Day (23rd in the world).

As of 2017, the Prague metro consists of 3 lines: Green line A (Nemocnice Motol ↔ Depot Hostivar), Yellow line B (Zlichin ↔ Cerny Most) and Red line C (Letняany ↔ Gae). In total, there are 61 stations that serve passengers.

This is a very convenient way to quickly move from extremely distant points of the city if your target is near a metro station.

Unfortunately, today the system has too little coverage for such a large city, and therefore ground transport remains the best means of transportation.

The fourth line D is scheduled to open in 2023.

The metro in Prague runs daily, from 5:00 to 24:00.

Train intervals range from 2 minutes during peak hours to 10 minutes the rest of the time.

Funicular

The cable car to Petrishin Holm operates daily, from 9:00 to 23:30 at intervals of 10 minutes (15 minutes in winter).

Trains

Commuter trains run from 4:30 am to 12:15 am every day. The interval is 15 to 60 minutes.

Ferries

Despite the fact that in the city itself, many bridges are thrown across the Vltava River, there are also crossings. There are 5 such crossings in total, and they are especially loved by cyclists.

With the help of the ferry, it is possible to quickly and easily get to the opposite bank, bypassing the high-traffic roads.

Those wishing to use this type of transport do not need to purchase separate tickets.

Taxi

Despite the fact that Prague is equipped with a very convenient transport system, and it is not difficult for any tourist to rent a car, taxi services remain in demand and sometimes irreplaceable.

All taxis in Prague are private. However, the state is trying to control the market for such transportation by imposing a number of stringent requirements on carriers.

Please note that the official taxi in the city must have the appropriate "checkers" on the roof, the inscription "TAXI" on both sides, a taximeter. The driver is obliged to issue a receipt.

Convenient airport transfer services are available:

Naturally, Uber also works in Prague. Personally, I try to use this application on my travels. This gives an additional guarantee that the trip will pass without unnecessary incidents, and the driver will not cheat me. Plus, removes the language problem. More details about this wonderful service will be a separate article.

Bicycles

Getting around Prague by bike is a pleasure. Despite the heavy traffic, the cyclist is treated here as an equal road user. Therefore, you can freely ride here on a purchased or rented bike.

In addition, the city has many bike paths (which are often combined with pedestrian paths). There is a wonderful service https://mapa.prahounakole.cz, which allows you to pave the way around the city by bike. He selects either roads with bike paths or those where car traffic is minimal. Moreover, he works not only in Prague, but also in a number of other Czech cities.

It is important to remember, however, that rights impose certain responsibilities. You must unquestioningly observe traffic rules and be as visible on the road as possible. In addition, for safe riding, it is imperative to wear a bicycle helmet, have a working front and rear light on the bicycle (front - white with a constant light, rear - red, flashing), reflectors (including on clothes). All of these rules are equivalent to those that must be followed when going on any bike trip, and therefore they should not become a novelty for you.

As already indicated above, you can transport a bike in public transport for free. However, not everywhere and not always there is such an opportunity.

You can carry your two-wheeled friend:

• In the underground
• At the crossing
• On the cable car to Petrishin Hill
• On trams equipped with a special section for transporting bicycles
• On suburban trains

Route planning in Prague

Getting directions around Prague and its surroundings is quick and easy using special online services and mobile apps.

Due to the accuracy of the transport, as well as open access to this data, there are a number of services on the Internet that help to plan the desired route. Moreover, this is done taking into account all transfers, your requirements and the date and time of the trip.

On the computer

Personally, I like the service most of all, which I will describe below. Data is taken from official version http://spojeni.dpp.cz/ConnForm.aspx?cl\u003dE5, but the interface is much nicer and easier to understand.

To search for a transport connection, you first need to go to the site at the link http://pid.idos.cz/spojeni/

The language switcher is located in the lower right corner. You can immediately turn on the English version, I will tell everything using her example.

1. Here you can enter the starting point ( From) and point of arrival ( To). You can enter the full address, coordinates or indicate them on the map using the link Map opposite the corresponding field.

Choosing a point on the map, you will have to click in the required place with the right mouse button and indicate Select as a boarding point (for the point of departure) and Select as a arrival point (for the point of arrival).

Paragraph Swap swaps the departure and arrival fields.

1. Here you can specify basic search parameters:

• Direct connections only - selects only direct routes, without transfers (if possible).
• Low-floor connection only - chooses transport with a low floor, which is especially important for the elderly and mothers with strollers.
• Barrier-free connections only - when this item is checked, the search is carried out only for vehicles whose rolling stock is equipped for the transport of people in wheelchairs.
• Add through places - a very convenient function that adds an intermediate point to the search, so you can plan a route with a visit to several places.

1. Dste and time - are asked to indicate the date and time when you are going to go on this route. Then the search will be carried out taking into account which bus or tram is closer, which one will arrive at the station faster, etc.
2. Paragraph Advanced search opens additional search settings, including transport, where you can ride a bike.
3. Reset - resets the entire search.
4. Search button Search.
5. Change of interface language.

Searching and displaying results is done like this.

Here you can manipulate the issue in every possible way. Including - to view options for routes, transport that will be involved in it and the capabilities of the rolling stock.

If you click on the route itself and then select Connection details, you will also find out the price of the route with transfers.

Paragraph Other actions allows you to print routes, save them as a PDF file or send them by email. All this is very convenient on the road!

On a mobile phone

The most convenient application I've ever used is PubTran. A very functional program for phones and smartphones based on the operating system Android and iOS from the largest search portal in the Czech Republic Seznam. In addition to quickly plotting the optimal route, taking into account all the requirements, it has the ability to save routes for viewing offline, which is convenient when you do not have access to the Internet during your trip.

You can install PubTran on your smartphone from the official Google PlayMarket store using this link. Iphone owners are sent to the Apple Store at this address.

This application is very easy to use.

Parking

If you decide to rent a car, or just travel with your own car, then the issue of parking will be extremely relevant for you.

As in most countries in central and western Europe, there is not enough space for cars, and therefore parking prices are quite high.

Parking in the center of Prague is paid. This includes the districts of Prague 1, Prague 2, Prague 3, Prague 7.

In addition, there are different parking zones: green, blue and orange. You can identify the parking zone by the parking sign, at the bottom of which there is a colored line of the corresponding color.

Orange zone - allows you to leave the car for up to 2 hours. They are all paid on weekdays, some also on weekends, but most of them do not require payment on Saturday and Sunday.

Green zone - you can park for up to 6 hours. Requires payment on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00. Parking is free on weekends and from 18:00 to 08:00.

Blue zone - indicated by a blue stripe on the road. It can only be used by residents who live in the area. To do this, they must obtain a parking card and place it behind the windshield. However, from 06:00 to 08:00 it is allowed to park in such a place for free.

Orange- blue mixed zone - you can park here for free up to 2 hours, unless you are a resident of the area.

Parking prices range from 15 to 40 CZK per hour. Payment is made in special machines - parking meters. Payment is possible both in coins and by credit card.

In residential areas (Prague 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), parking is free wherever there is a special sign allowing parking in this place.

There are also interesting things like Park & \u200b\u200bRide parking. They are located near the Skalka, Zlíčin, Nové Butovice, Palmovka, Rajská zahrada, Černý most, Nádraží Holešovice and Opatov metro stations. The bottom line is that you leave a car for a very low fee, and move around the city by public transport.

Parking type P-R work from 4:00 to 01:00. You can park your car at this time.

Park and Ride parking tickets:

• 10 CZK - payment for parking per day.
• 50 CZK - Parking and public transport ticket, which allows a 75-minute drive from the parking place and the same amount - back.
• 90 CZK - price for parking and transport ticket for the whole day.
• 100 CZK is an additional charge if you did not pick up your car and it was parked there at night when the parking was closed.

Having paid for parking in a special parking meter, you need to put the parking ticket under the wipers on the windshield so that it can be seen by the police controller.

If you are staying in a hotel or hostel, it would be a great idea to find a hotel with free parking. Thus, you will save a lot and save yourself the trouble of finding parking spots.

If my article helped or liked you, please share it on social networks. It is very important for me. Thanks!

04.10.2018 / / from Tags: ,

Public transport in Prague includes metro, trams, buses, the funicular to Petřín Hill and river ferries. The public transport system allows you to quickly and comfortably get to different places in the Czech capital. A single ticket is valid for all types of transport in Prague - you buy and use with transfers any type of transport within a certain time.

It is great that all transport runs on schedule. A table with route numbers and arrival times is on the boards installed at the stops.

Prague metro

There are 3 metro lines in Prague:

A is a green line. It provides easy access to the main attractions. For example, Prague Castle - Art. m. Malostranská, Old Town Square - st. m. Staroměstská.

B- yellow metro linealso passes through the historic city center. For example, Art. m Karlovo náměstí is located next to the famous Dancing House.

C- red metro line - runs a little away from the tourist center, it is convenient to get there, for example, to the Vysehrad fortress, st. m. is also called. On the red line is the metro station Hlavní nádraží - the main railway station in Prague.

Transition line AND - line FROM located at the Muzeum station. Crossing line A - line B at Můstek station. Crossing line B - line C at Florenc station.

There are no turnstiles in the Prague metro.

Scheme of tram and metro routes in Prague on the map:

Buses and trams in Prague.

There are about 300 bus routes in Prague, from No. 100 to No. 291. Buses no. 100, no. 119 and no. 191 run daily from Prague Ruzyne Airport to metro stations. They are part of the Prague public transport network and are paid at the same rates.

It is very convenient to travel by trams in the capital of the Czech Republic. There are 26 daily tram routes for residents and guests of Prague (trams from No. 1 to No. 26). Especially popular with tourists tram number 22... Its route passes close to the main sights of Prague. Practically, moving on it, you can arrange an inexpensive tram Hop-on - Hop-off - tour. We went to tram number 18 andquickly got to Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle.

Information board at the tram stop.

It is interesting that the first horse tram appeared in Prague in 1875. And in 1891 the first electric tram started to run. Guests of the city can take a ride on the old tram through the historic center of Prague. Nostalgic line No. 91 (Czech Nostalgická linka č. 91) is the name of this route. Fare for adults 35 CZK, for children under 14 and retirees 20 CZK.

You can ride a 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 at the Vozovna Střešovice stop near Prague Castle, ends at the Výstaviště Holešovice station - an exhibition hall in Prague 7. Passes through Prague Castle, the Royal Palace, Lesser Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Republic Square.

We were in Prague on weekdays, so we were not able to ride the nostalgic tram number 91. And he is very stylish)))

Funicular in Prague.

We gladly took a ride on the old funicular that goes to Petřín Hill. It is part of the public transport system in Prague, so the same fares apply for the funicular. The lower station of the funicular is Újezd. Next to it there are trams # 9, # 12, # 22.

The length of the path is about 500 m. The ride is about 10 minutes. But you do not notice the time when such stunning views of Prague open up from the window.

Water transport in Prague.

Walking along the Vltava River is one of the most popular tourist attractions. In good weather, boats and river trams always run. Especially a lot of them in the evening. A variety of boat tours are sold on the waterfront. Price from 250 CZK per person.

Few travelers know that you can ride along the Vltava at the price of public transport. The standard ticket is valid for ferry crossings that belong to the water transport of Prague. Of course, the trip from one bank of the Vltava to the other will be short. One drawback is that the ferry stations are very far from the tourist center. Therefore, we could not use this type of transport.

Taxi Prague

Several large taxi companies operate in Prague. Some of the most popular are “Radiocab taxi” and “AAA RADIOTAXI”. These companies have uniform tariffs. Boarding - 40 CZK, 1 km on the way - 28 CZK, waiting for a passenger costs 6 CZK per minute. There are many taxi ranks in tourist areas. They are indicated by a special sign.

Where to buy a ticket for Prague city transport

Prague public transport tickets are called jízdenka ("Rider"). Purchased in:

• tobacco kiosks "Tabak",
• newsstands, special points with the inscription “Trafika”,
• at the metro ticket offices,
• in some souvenir shops and shops.

Some points of sale (shops, kiosks and souvenir shops) are open until 18-00. Specialist. points of the transport company are open on weekdays from 6-00 to 20-00. Therefore, it is better to purchase the required number of tickets for the evening pass immediately in the afternoon.

• There is an opportunity to buy "rides" by SMS, but this service is only for mobile operators in the Czech Republic.
• Bus or tram tickets are also purchased from the driver, but in this case they will be more expensive.
• You can also buy “rides” in 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 railway stations that accept credit cards.

A ticket vending machine at the bus stop.

Such a machine is at the entrance to the funicular.

The cost of travel in Prague.

The ticket price depends on the time of its validity and the age of the passenger. everything is clear on this diagram:

Child - from 6 to 14 years old and older ones - from 60 to 69 years old buy tickets at a discounted rate. FROM 15 years the adult fare begins. Small children are allowed to travel free of charge on public transport in Prague children under 6 years old accompanied by adults and seniors from 70 years old.Current fares are available at fromprague public transport website: dpp.cz

At the bus or tram driver you can buy "rides" on 90 minutes in 40 CZK - adult ticket and 20 CZK -children and discount tickets.

The cost of transporting large luggage and a dog (always on a leash and muzzled) is 16 CZK per piece. Bicycles and skis are free of charge, but there are certain rules. The passenger with him must take a seat at the end of the last car of the tram, as well as in the first or last car of the subway.

It is noticed that the doors to the entrance / exit on the bus or tram open in front of you, you need to loudly name your name, year of birth and the name of your favorite dog, press the big button next to the door))).

All types of tickets at the beginning of the trip need to punch in those yellow electronic composter devices. The date, exact hour and minutes are marked. The duration of the "ride" starts from this moment. Within 30 minutes or 90 minutes, depending on the term, you can make transfers an unlimited number of times, use different types of public transport. A ticket for 1 day or 3 days needs to be punched only once, at the beginning of your first trip.

Working hours of the metro, trams, buses in Prague

For those travelers who like long evening walks (and in our case also early morning walks)) it is useful to know the public transport hours.

In the afternoon 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 to 24-00. The same schedule for buses in Prague. 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 lines cross at the Lazarská stop, near Wenceslas Square. So with transfers you can get to different parts of Prague at night.
• buses from 901 to 960 run at night from 00-00 to 4-30 every hour.
• a 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 the passage "by a hare" - a very expensive option is obtained if they are caught))).

1.Do tourists always need to buy a ticket for 1 or 3 days.

Prague - very compact tourist townconvenient 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 you can see the sights on foot. It is easy to calculate that buying a ticket for 1 day for 110 CZK (adult fare) can be justified if you plan to make at least 5 rides of 30 minutes (5 * 24 CZK \u003d 120 CZK) or 4 rides 90 minutes each (4 * 32 CZK \u003d 128 CZK).

Why all this mathematics?))) Practice shows that it is very difficult to “wind” so many trips in a day to see the most important sights of Prague. But you can)))

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 “ride” for 30 minutes towards the historical center of Prague. They returned back in the evening already on a 24-hour ticket, which was valid until the evening of the next day. On it we went to the Charles Bridge in the early morning (there and back), then again returned to the center and back to the apartments, finished the day with a trip to the Vysehrad fortress (there and back). So in two days we managed to ride 7 times on a daily ticket and 1 time on a 30-minute ticket))).

Here are all our "rides")) At the top of the 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 sights of Prague, it is enough to buy tickets (for 30 or 90 minutes) - there and back. You choose the time depending on the distance from your hotel to the city center.

To do this, use the google map "Google Maps" and build a route between the two desired places in Prague, while selecting the "public transport" icon. So you will find out not only the time of travel from your hotel to the desired attraction, but also what kind of transport is better to get.

By the way, you can book a hotel or apartment in the center of Prague using these links:

We traveled around Prague by trams. So it was more convenient to get from the area where we booked the apartment. 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 also old red and yellow trams in Prague. Oh, they shake and shake from side to side))) It is 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, by which it is easy to navigate where you are and how many stops are still to go. “Our” stop.

It is wonderful to admire the magnificent Prague from the tram window.

Public transport in Prague is very comfortable for tourists and city residents. Travelers do not need to travel around the Czech capital by car. We left our car in a guarded parking lot, enjoyed taking trams and walking a lot.

By the way, we book accommodation online. For special offers, discounts and promotions of hotels in Prague, see here:

Bright and interesting travels for you!

City transport in Prague is a single integrated system, which is very convenient to use for both a local resident and a tourist who has arrived for a few days in the Czech capital.

It is not difficult to understand the intricacies of the timetable and routes of public transport, especially since there are no intricacies. Just at first glance, and even without knowing the language it may seem that transport in Prague is a complicated thing, in fact it is not.

The transport system in Prague runs like clockwork. It is simple, but thought out to the smallest detail.

First, let's figure out what types of public transport there are in Prague.

Underground

Perhaps the most convenient and common way to get around Prague is by metro, especially if you are a tourist and move most of the time from one attraction to another.

Pražské metro.

The metro consists of three lines - green line A, yellow line B and red line C.

Here it is - this red C line.

In total, on these branches 57 stations, 3 of which are interchange stations. The longest metro line is B - 24 stations.

Prague Metro open from 5 am to 24:00 pm in the summer and until 23:00 in the winter. The traffic interval during rush hour is 1.5-2.5 minutes, the rest of the time is about 3-5 minutes, and on weekends from 5 to 10 minutes.

You can kiss in the Prague metro from 5 am until late at night.

There are no turnstiles in the metro, but I would not recommend taking risks and traveling without a ticket in Prague. On public transport in Prague, you can often find controllers, and on the metro they often patrol along with the police.

There are yellow ticket pens at the entrance to the metro.

There are no turnstiles here, but at the time of entry you need to validate your ticket. This cute machine will print the time of entering the subway on your rider.

Buses

The next mode of transport in the Czech capital is buses.

A typical representative of a large bus family on route 167. Stop "Anděl".

By the Prague buses there are day and night routes, however, night routes are different from daytime ones, so if you plan to stay somewhere, find out in advance where the route you need stops and what time, because the interval of traffic is not the same as during the day.

There are 322 routes in Prague, of which 297 are day routes, 15 are night routes and 10 are suburban routes at night.

Each bus is equipped with composters, where you can get your ticket, and if you did not buy it in advance, then you can also buy it from the driver, however, in this case it will cost you more, and drivers have problems with the change, so better worry about purchasing a ticket in advance.

In general, buses in Prague are a topic for another conversation.

Trams

Another popular form of transport in Prague is the tram. You can take a tram ride around Prague and admire the city, many routes pass through the center, past sights, and if you do not have the energy or time for walking, but want to see as much as possible, then feel free to take a tram, for example, route number 22, or even better on the historic tram number 91.

No. 22 - as ordered.

Today (in our yard is January 2017) in Prague there are 36 routes: 26 day, 9 night and 1 historical. Like buses, the day and night routes are not the same. Trams start to ride from 4:30 am to 1:00 am. Tram timetables always hang at the stops, so you can find out the interval of movement and all the stops on the route there.

Like buses, trams have ticket punchers. At the entrance you need to punch your ticket, only after that it starts to work. Tram checks are not rare, but ridiculous situations with tourists often happen here.

Tram controllers are often dressed in "civilian" clothes, but when they come up and ask for a ticket, they show the controller's badge. A person who does not know the Czech language usually does not understand what they want from him, and the first thing that comes to mind is that they want to sell him some badge. People do not suspect that there is a controller in front of them, and begin to explain to him in every possible way that they do not need any badge and that they are not going to buy anything from him at all, the situation is very comical.

Most of all, tourists love the historic tram number 91. A ticket for it is paid in the tram itself, it costs 35 kroons, a regular ticket bought at the box office or machine will not work. Taking this tram, you will see all the beauty of Prague.

Nostalgic 91st.

Funicular

There are two funiculars in Prague, which belong to public transport, respectively, they are valid ordinary tickets, the same as for the metro, tram or bus. One of these funiculars is located on Petřín Hill, the other in the Prague Zoo, and there, and there nearby, you can buy a ticket in a special machine that accepts only coins.

One goes up - to Petřín Hill, and the other at this time - down - from it.

Ferries

Few people know about this, but there are ferries on the Vltava, which, like all other types of transport in Prague, operate on schedule. There are five routes all are valid for regular travel passes.

If there is no bridge nearby, then there is a ferry crossing.

How can I pay for my fare?

She told about all types of public transport in Prague, now let's move on to the main thing - fare payment. From everything written above, you understand that a ticket for public transport in Prague is the same, one ticket is suitable for both the metro and the tram, bus or funicular. With one ticket, you can make transfers from one type of transport to another, for example, from metro to tram, the main thing is that the validity period of this ticket is enough for you. If you live near the city center, then, most likely, a ticket for 24 kroons for 30 minutes is enough for you.

What is a rider?

Ticket (and in Czech "jízdenka") you can buy at the ticket offices in the metro (you can safely say in Russian: "Give me a ride" - they will understand you - put the stress on the first syllable, you can even write like this: "yizdenka"), in special machines that accept only coins , in small shops with newspapers and cigarettes, sometimes at the bus driver.

Each time you enter the transport, you must validate your ticket, the time from which the countdown of its validity will begin is printed on it.

Besides regular tickets, you can buy an e-ticket by SMS and a travel card for a month.

You can buy an electronic ticket by SMS, provided that you have a Czech SIM card. To buy such a ticket, you send an SMS to 902 06 with the text “DPT32” - a ticket for 90 minutes. In response, you will receive an SMS, which will indicate exact time the end of your ticket. In case of checking, show it to the SMS controller

To buy an electronic ticket for another period of time, send an SMS with the text shown in the picture:

How much does it cost to travel in Prague in 2017?

Ordinary paper tickets are also available for different periods of time: for 30 and 90 minutes, for 24 and 72 hours. The actual cost of tickets for 2017 is shown in the table:

As you can see prices for adult and child tickets are different.

Transportation of luggage and dogs (not in a container) will cost you 16 CZK, but a stroller with a child, a bicycle or an animal in a container is transported completely free of charge.

There are still travel passes for a month, such a travel pass costs 670 CZK, and you can buy it only at the box office. Usually, such a travel card is worth it if you come to Prague for a long period and are going to travel a lot around the city.

Getting around in Prague by public transport is quite convenient:

• firstly, it drives on schedule, if there are delays, it is extremely rare;
• secondly, if you drive a car, then you will spend more time looking for parking, and not all streets in the center can be just driven.

well and if your hotel is located in the city center, it is even easier to walk, after all, everything is quite close, and in this way you can see more. Although, of course, to travel to the zoo or Vysehrad it is better to use public transport.

To get imbued with the transport spirit of Prague and internally prepare for moving around the city, watch my short lyric video on this topic. I wish you a pleasant trip!

Public transport in can be characterized by one good German proverb: "Order is half life" (Ordnung ist das halbe Leben). Even if the neighbors of the Czechs - the Germans, jokingly, sometimes continue the proverb as follows: “the disorder is different” (und Unordnung die andere Hälfte), but believe me, only the first part of the Prague city transport system applies!

Prague historical tram. Route number 41 (previously 91)

It is even difficult to imagine how many hours, days, months, and maybe years the average citizen of Prague saves in comparison with residents of Russian megacities, who often “live” in traffic jams. The city's transport network consists of 3 metro lines, 134 bus lines, 30 tram lines and covers the entire city. Additionally, electric trains within Prague, boat crossings across the Vltava and the cable car to Petrin Hill are integrated into the urban transport scheme. Moreover, all types of urban transport are available with a single ticket, which has only a time limit.

The content of the article

Transport cost in Prague. Travel cards

Fares in Prague transport for all categories of citizens

An adult is considered to be a passenger who is over 15 years of age. For an adult passenger, a 30-minute ticket will cost 24 Kč (Czech), travel ticket for 90 minutes - 32 Kč; a travel ticket for 1 day (24 hours) - 110 Kč, a travel ticket for 3 days (72 hours) - 310 Kč, a travel ticket for a month - 670 Kč;

For children under 6 years old travel is free (proof of age for the controller is the child's passport);

Children from 6 to 15 years old and seniors from 60 years old pay 50% of the fare for adults. It is worth noting that Russian pensioners, unlike children, need only passports to be eligible for reduced fare. They need to issue a card confirming their age at a specialized ticket office, which must be presented to the controller along with the ticket in case of a control check;

Seniors over 70 are entitled to free travel. They also need to issue the above card confirming their age.

How to use transport in Prague

1. The ticket is valid for all types of public transport with an unlimited number of changes from one type of transport to another (including electric trains within the city, boat crossings and the Petřín funicular);

2. The ticket is limited in time (30 minutes; 90 minutes; 24 hours; 72 hours; 1 month; 10 months);

3. In the urban transport network of Prague there are no turnstiles at the entrance and exit from transport, as well as conductors inside buses and trams;

Prague metro station lobby

4. The passenger must keep the ticket until the end of the trip. Inspectors can carry out checks both at metro stations and when passengers leave the city. The fine for a single passenger without a ticket is CZK 800;

Checking tickets for Russian-speaking tourists by ticket inspectors at the Prague metro station

5. Before starting the trip, the ticket must be independently validated in the validator. Insert the ticket with the arrow forward into the validator, and the trip start time will be printed on it with a characteristic sound. Never punch your ticket twice. The monthly pass is not composted;

Prague. Composting the ticket in the validator

6. A travel ticket for 30 minutes, 90 minutes and 24 hours can be purchased both at the metro ticket offices and in specialized machines.The new machines at the central metro stations and ground transport stops in Prague provide the possibility of paying by credit card (the machines have a Russian-language menu);

7. At metro stations not in the center and at public transport stops in residential areas, you can come across old machines that only accept Czech coins. Do not be afraid.

Prague city public transport ticket vending machine

It is quite convenient to use them:

1. Use the button to select the ticket you need to travel (for example, for 110 CZK for 24 hours);
2. Or a travel card for 30 minutes worth CZK 24;
3. Now throw money into the coin changer;
4. In this window, you can see the amount that you have already deposited into the device;

After depositing the specified amount, simply pick up the ticket in the window at the bottom of the device and take change there, if necessary;

8. A pass for 72 hours can be purchased in any new machine that accepts bank cards, and a single one for 1 month is issued only at specialized ticket offices. For example, at the Prague Main Station, at Terminal 1 in Prague, as well as at the ticket offices of some Prague metro stations from 6:00 to 20:00 Mon-Fri, and on Saturday from 7:00 to 14:00. A list of stations where specialized ticket offices are located can be found on the Prague public transport website for thislink.

Additionally, tickets can be purchased at the city's tourist information centers, in most hotels and tobacco and newsstands in the Czech capital.

Sale of tickets at a Prague tobacco kiosk

If you plan to use a Czech mobile operator's SIM-card in Prague, then by sending an SMS to 902 06 with the text:

• DPT24 - you will receive an e-ticket on your phone for 24 Kč (Czech crowns) for a 30-minute trip;
• By sending SMS with the text: DPT32 - get a ticket for 32 Kč for 90 minutes; DPT110 - get a ticket for 110 Kč for 24 hours; DPT310 - get a ticket for 310 Kč for 72 hours;

Prague city public transport SMS ticket

SMS from e-ticket must be picked up prior to boarding public transport. This service cannot be connected with SIM cards of Russian mobile operators. When buying this type of ticket, in addition to the fare, the tariff for sending one SMS message from your mobile operator in the Czech Republic will be added;

9. It is not worth relying on the fact that you will be able to buy a ticket directly from the driver. Tram drivers do not sell tickets! This opportunity is available only on city bus routes (a bus driver's ticket costs 40 Kč);

10. Lingering on a walk or in a pub until late at night, do not worry. Tram and bus routes in Prague run around the clock. Therefore, taking a journey through our cultural - do not worry! You will return home at any time convenient for you;

11. Carriage of baggage in public transport is paid additionally if your hand luggage dimensions over 25 × 45 × 70 cm., or 100 × 100 × 5 cm. Also, transportation of a stroller without a child and transportation of a dog without a special container are paid. The cost of the carriage is 16 Kč (CZK). Transportation of a child in a stroller and a dog in a container not exceeding 25 × 45 × 70 cm is not paid;

12. To enter and exit a metro, tram or bus passenger compartment, the passenger must independently press the door open button. The button is located either on the door itself or on the right side of it.

Electric train doors in the Prague metro

Prague metro maps

Frankly speaking, the metro in Prague is not like the Moscow metro, although our specialists helped the Czechs build it. Public transport in Prague is, first of all, His Majesty the Prague Tram! But buses and the subway will compete for the second line.

The Prague Metro operates from 04:40 am to 00:00 am. The interval between trains: 2-4 minutes during rush hour, and 5-10 minutes the rest of the time. The Prague metro consists of three lines (A - green; B - yellow; C - red) and 61 stations.

There are also three transitions from line to line. They are located at the stations: "Florence", "Muzeum" and "Můstek". At the entrance to the metro, there are paid toilets in the lobbies of all stations. The cost of the visit is 5-10 CZK (Czech crowns).

A detailed map of the Prague metro and a map of Prague's ground transport, including night routes, can be downloaded from the official Prague transport website.

Prague. Tram. Bus. How to use

Tram and bus routes in Prague are divided into day and night lines. Daytime lines are served by tram routes No. 1-26 and buses of city routes No. 100-297 ( commuter routes No. 301-495 and No. 731-732). The interval of movement is 5-20 minutes.

Night lines are served by tram lines 51-59 and city buses 501-515 (suburban lines 601-610). The interval of movement is 30-45 minutes. The timetable can be found at any public transport stop.

Public transport stop in Prague

Under the name of the stop (in this case, the photo shows the Malostranská stop) the numbers of the routes passing here are indicated. On a white background, day tram routes are indicated in black (in this case, the photo shows routes no. 12, no. 18, no. 20, no. 22), on a black background in white type there is a night tram line (in this case, it is route no. 57).

The (now) historic tram route 91 is indicated in green on a white background. This tram (you have already seen its photo at the beginning of our article) departs on the route "Vozovna Střešovice" - "Výstaviště Holešovice" every weekend once an hour from March 25 to November 19.

An arrow on a green background with the letter "A" under the name of the stop points to the station "Malostranská" on the line "A" of the Prague metro.

The sign above routes no. 22 and no. 91 "směr Pražský hrad" means the direction of movement towards the Prague Castle.

City public transport timetable at a bus stop in Prague

There is a timetable under the name of the stop and an indication of the routes, which states:

1. Route number;
2. Name current stop route and direction of movement;
3. The day of the week for which the schedule is valid;
4. Movement interval.

If the tram route is replaced by a bus route, then the bus is assigned exactly the same number as the tram, writing the letter X in front. For example, now in Prague you can see bus # X14 instead of tram 14, and bus # X53 instead of route 53 of night tram.

Note that the new tram rolling stock has free WI-FI, which is signaled by the inscriptions in the WI-FI FREE carriage.

Prague historical tram. Route number 41

If you want to ride comfortably through the main attractions of Prague, then the route that runs through almost the entire historical part of the city is ideal for you. If you are more interested in emotions than comfort, then during the warm season (from March 25 to November 19), the historic tram line 41 (previously No. 91) runs through the city center.

This is an old tramway from the beginning of the last century with wooden seats and interior trim of the carriage made of the same material, a conductor with a whistle, which he whistles at every stop, and of course, with natural air conditioning in warm weather, through a half-open window and open doors. The fare is 35 Kč (CZK) for adults and 20 Kč for children under 15 and pensioners over 70. Carriage of strollers is also paid - 20 Kč.

Historic tram number 41: Vozovna Střešovice depot - Výstaviště exhibition center. Travel time: 35 minutes. The interval of movement is 12:03 - 17:00, every 30 minutes. Route stops:Vozovna Střešovice - Brusnice - Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) - Královský letohrádek (Royal summer castle) - Malostranská - Malostranské náměstí (Lesser Town Square) - Hellichova - Újezd \u200b\u200b- Národní divákíčadlo (National Theater) - Wenceslas Square) - Jindřišská - Masarykovo nádraží - Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square) - Dlouhá třída - Strossmayerovo náměst - Veletržní palác (Fair Palace) - Výstaviště Holešovice. Length of route: 9.339 km. The exact timetable and stops of the route on the map can be viewed on the Prague public transport website for this link, by inserting the tram number, in this case - 41, into the “Linka” column and pressing the “vyhledat” button.

Prague. Timetable and route on the city map of the historic tram

In the tab that opens, you can see the timetable and movement of the tram by the minute at each stop by clicking on the route number, and view the tram route on the city map by clicking on the "mapa" button.

Nostalgic tram line in Prague

The restless heads of public transport in Prague have launched a new tram route No. 23 since March 25 this year, calling it nostalgic.

Along the route: Královka - Malovanka - Pražský hrad - Královský letohrádek - Malostranská - Malostranské náměstí - Újezd \u200b\u200b- Národní divadlo - Národní třída - Karlovo náměstí - IP Pavlova - Vinohra plant "Back in 1962. On the 55th anniversary of the legendary tram, a nostalgic tram line was opened in Prague.

The fare on the nostalgic route is standard and no different from other city trams. Route interval: 07:20 - 19:35, every 15-20 minutes. You can read more about the nostalgic route on the Prague city transport website at this link. The exact timetable and stops of the route on the map can be viewed in the same place using this link, by inserting the tram number, in this case - 23, into the “Linka” column and pressing the “vyhledat” button.

Funicular in Prague. How to get there. Working hours

Funicular to Petrin Hill in Prague

In 1985, the funicular (Lanová dráha) to Petřín Hill was included in the Prague public transport system. The length of the route consisting of three stations: "Újezd" (County) - "Nebozízek" (Nebozizek) - "Petřín" (Petřín) is 510 meters. Lower station"Újezd" is located on the street of the same name, next to the monument to the victims of communism and the tram stop of lines 9, 12 and 22.

At the top of the hill is the Petřín station, not far from which there is a 60-meter Petřínska rozhledna tower. The cable car runs daily from 9:00 to 23:30. The departure interval is 10-15 minutes. Travel can be paid with a regular public transport ticket for 24 Kč (CZK). The funicular does not work for technical reasons from 10 to 28 March and from 6 to 24 October inclusive.

Prague. Electric trains. timetable

Prague train

There are more than 40 different commuter train routes in Prague, and all of them are available in zones P, 0 and B with a regular city public transport ticket for 24 Kč or 32 Kč. If we take a time interval, then these zones include urban areas located 25 - 30 minutes from the main Prague railway stations: the Main Railway Station (Praha – Hlavní nádraží), Masaryk Station (Masarykovo nádraží) and the railway station in Smíchov (Praha – Smíchov) ... The interval of commuter trains, depending on the direction, is usually 30 minutes from 4:00 to 23:30 without a lunch break.

If you live, for example, in the metropolitan areas Praha 14 or Praha 21, then sometimes it makes sense to take the train directly from the city center from Masaryk station to Kyje or Klánovice station. The travel time will be in the first case - 9 minutes, and in the second - 20. To determine how it is more convenient for you to get from point "A" to point "B" at a given time, use a router on

Prague boat crossing

In the Czech capital there are 5 boat crossings across the Vltava River, which are available with a regular city ticket for 24 Kč. Two routes: P1 and P2 operate all year round, while routes P3, P5 and P6 operate only during the warmer months. The interval of movement, depending on the route, is 7.5 - 30 minutes from 5:25 to 22:00. If you live in the center, the only boat crossing you find convenient is route P5 (Císařská louka - Výtoň - Náplavka Smíchov), which starts from the Rašínovo nábřeží near the railway bridge under the Vysehrad fortress (public transport stopVýtoň). P5 route interval: April - October every 30 minutes from 8:00 to 20:00.

Taxi in Prague

For our dear readers who use Uber and Gett taxi services, a trip to Prague will not change anything. They will continue to use their mobile application, just like in the city of their permanent residence. The rest of the travelers should note that until recently, using the services of Prague taxi drivers was comparable to the pleasure received from the services of their Russian colleagues. This is how Louis James describes their work in Thomas Cook's British travel guide to Prague:

“Drivers often add up the price. When getting into a taxi, pay attention to whether the meter is on. If you suspect that you have been cheated, ask for a receipt and write down the car number. Try not to use taxis if you are coming from the airport or Old Town Square: the prices from here are exorbitant. "

In our opinion, the situation with taxis in Prague has noticeably improved recently, but it is still safer to use the services of a company that has already been repeatedly checked by us and other tourists, although there are questions to its drivers:

AAA companyIs the most popular Prague taxi. You can order a taxi anywhere in the city in English by phone: +420 222 333 222, or by using your mobileapplication companies in your smartphone;

Prague. Taxi company "AAA"