Even for someone directionally challenged, the public transportation system in Prague is amazingly easy to follow.
Below is some information that may help you navigate your way through this beautiful city.
- There are three main methods of transportation here: buses, trams, and the metro.
- Buses & Trams
- The buses and trams are clearly marked with their numbers and the various stops are frequent and easy to find.
- The metro is the fastest method of travel in Prague.
- Fortunately, there are only three lines to keep things simple:
- A - Green
- B - Yellow
- C - Red
- The lines intersect in the center of the city, so transfers are clear and stress-free.
- The metro runs from 5 am to midnight whereas some buses and trams run later.
- Fortunately, there are only three lines to keep things simple:
- Buses & Trams
- If you use Google Maps or a phone app like MHDapp it will tell you which bus/tram/metro you need to catch and at what time. The bus and tram signs at the stops also show the various stations and times at which you can catch the bus/tram.
Map of the metro: http://www.metro-praha.info/prazske-metro-mapa/
Ticket Prices:
In Prague, the public transit is not only easy but it's also cheap! The options for various ticket prices and times are below:
- 30 min ticket - 24 CZK
- 90 min ticket - 32 CZK
- 1 day ticket (24 hours) - 110 CZK
- 3 day ticket (72 hours) - 310 CZK
http://www.dpp.cz/en/fares-in-prague/
Drivers
For people driving, there is parking available next to the field.
Uber & Taxi service
Uber is available and quite affordable in Prague. Taxis are a secondary option but be sure to confirm the price with the driver before the trip.
Tick Tack Taxi - phone: 14 222 or +420 721 300 300
Profi Taxi - phone: 14 015 or +420 261 31 41 51