Prague Transport Guide
Prague's public transport system is efficient, affordable, and easy to use. Here's everything you need to know about getting around the city.
Transport Options
Metro
Fast underground trains with three lines: A (green), B (yellow), and C (red).
Hours: 5:00-24:00
Frequency: 2-3 minutes during peak hours, 4-10 minutes off-peak
- •Most tourist attractions are near metro stations
- •Last trains depart around midnight
- •Watch for pickpockets in crowded stations
Trams
Extensive network covering the whole city, including scenic routes.
Hours: 24/7 (night trams run between midnight and 5:00)
Frequency: 4-10 minutes during day, 30 minutes at night
- •Tram 22 passes many tourist sites
- •Night trams are numbered 91-99
- •Always validate your ticket when boarding
Buses
Connects areas not served by metro or trams.
Hours: 4:30-24:00 (night buses available)
Frequency: 6-15 minutes during day, 30-60 minutes at night
- •Mainly useful for reaching suburbs
- •Airport bus (AE) runs to city center
- •Enter through front door only
Ticket Information
30 CZK
30 minutes
Short single trips
40 CZK
90 minutes
Most journeys across the city
120 CZK
24 hours
Full day of sightseeing
330 CZK
72 hours
Weekend trips
Essential Transport Tips
Buying Tickets
- • Buy tickets at yellow machines in stations
- • Use contactless payment or coins
- • Mobile app tickets available
- • Always validate your ticket before travel
Rules & Etiquette
- • Keep your ticket until the end of your journey
- • Offer seats to elderly and pregnant women
- • Stand on the right on escalators
- • No eating or drinking on vehicles