Prague's public transport system consists of an extensive network of metro, buses and trams, a funicular on Petrin Hill, ferry crossings, a cable car and a single trolleybus line. Horse-drawn carriages wait for tourists near squares and major attractions. There are several transport companies that carry passengers in Prague. The main one is the transport company DPP. Almost all city and suburban buses, metro lines, public transport and funiculars are operated by PID. I will provide you with information on the cost of travel, tickets, passes and how to save money.
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10. Boats and Ferries in Prague
1. Tariff zones
The entire area served by Prague Integrated Transport (PID) is divided into zones. The fare is determined by zoning. Prague is located in transport zones P, O and B. Suburban zones are numbered from 1 to 9.
If you only travel within Prague, i.e. In zones P, O and B, tickets have a fixed price. Tariff zoning of payment becomes relevant only if you travel between Prague and the suburbs. The suburban ticket is limited by time and number of zones. This is the only limitation. You can transfer the suburban zone ticket to another person. All zones are located in the following order (from the center of Prague to the suburbs): P,O,B,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9. For example, if you are traveling from Prague to zone 7, you need to buy a ticket for zone 11 (7,6,5,4,3,2,1,B,O and P, which is equivalent to two separate zones. To calculate the cost of a ticket by zone, visit the official website of the PID company: pid.cz.
2. Tickets and passes
Travel on public transport in Prague must be paid in advance. The ticket is valid on all metro lines, trams, buses, Trains within the city, funiculars and ferries. Not valid on the Airport Express (AE) lines. Children under 6 travel free, for children aged 6-15 a child ticket can be purchased (proof of age is required). 50% discount for EU citizens aged 60-70 (except trains and the Airport Express (AE) line). The trip is free for EU citizens over 70 years of age.
Ticket prices:
- 30-minute - for adults - 30 CZK per adult, for children - 15 CZK;
- 90-minute - for adults - 40 CZK, for children - 20 CZK (from the driver - 40/20);
- 24-hour - for adults - 120 CZK, 60 CZK for children;
- 72-hour - 330 CZK.
The ticket must be stamped before the journey. In the bus and tram, the punching machines are located inside, near the entrance door, and in the metro in front of the escalator. The device is yellow. The date and time from which the validity period begins are left on the ticket.
Tickets can be purchased at newsstands, ticket machines (accept coins only), information centers, special sales centers, and Czech Railways offices.
Luggage transfer costs 20 CZK.
There are no turnstiles in the metro. Control is carried out by company inspectors at stations and on trains. You must show a yellowish-red badge and an official ID.
The fine for traveling without a ticket is 1,500 CZK, for carrying luggage without a ticket - 400 CZK (if paid on the spot, and not later at the company's office, respectively - 1,000 and 200 CZK).
For detailed information on all issues related to public transport, please visit the official website of PID: pid.cz.
3. Tourist cards
As in many other capitals that are famous for their tourism, in Prague you can buy several types of tourist cards, which will allow you to save money and see many attractions without paying an entrance fee. Although this directly depends on the number of selected attractions and other factors.
Prague City Pass — allows you to visit more than 15 main attractions in Prague, take a boat ride on the river and a bus to the historical city center. The card is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.
Cost of the card:
- for adults - 1390 CZK;
- for children - 990 CZK.
The list of attractions and all the detailed information can be found on the official website: www.praguecitypass.com.en.
Prague Card — allows you to visit more than 60 important places in the capital, take a boat ride on the river and a bus ride through the historical center of the city, get a discount of up to 50% on entertainment and much more.
Cost of the card:
- 2-day: for adults - 1840 CZK/76 EUR, for children - 1320 CZK/55 EUR;
- 3-day: for adults - 2100 CZK/87 EUR, for children - 1500 CZK/62 EUR;
- 4-day: for adults - 2280 CZK/94 EUR, for children - 1660 CZK/69 EUR.
The list of attractions and all the details can be found on the official website: www.praguecard.com.
Prague CoolPass/Card - You can buy a card or download it to your mobile phone. Allows you to visit more than 70 important places in the capital.
Cost of the card:
- 1-day: for adults (16+) - 64 euros, for children 6-16 years old and students 16-26 years old - 48 euros;
- 2-day: for adults - 88 euros, for children 6-16 years old and students 16-26 years old - 64 euros;
- 3-day: for adults - 108 euros, for children 6-16 years old and students 16-26 years old - 72 euros.
There are also 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10-day cards.
The list of attractions and all the detailed information can be found on the official website: https://praguecoolpass.com/.
4. Prague Metro
The Prague Metro is a simple and convenient way for tourists to travel around the city. The Prague metro has 61 stations and three lines: A green line connects Depo Hostivař and Nemocnice Motol stations, B yellow line connects Černý Most and Zličín stations, C red line connects Háje and Letňany stations. For more information about the Prague metro, see the article Prague metro.
5. Tram in Prague
Prague has a very well-developed tram network. The first horse-drawn tram ran here in 1875, and the electric tram in 1891.
The tram runs from 05:00 to 24:00, but tram №91-99 runs the rest of the night.
There are two historic trams in Prague: №41 and №23. №41 is about 100 years old. The route takes 30 minutes, and during this time you will see many sights, palaces and architectural monuments of Prague. Open on weekends and public holidays. You can buy a ticket right in the carriage (for adults - 100 CZK, for children under 15 - 60 CZK). No. 23 is relatively new - it is 60 years old. It works the same as other trams, and you will have to buy a regular ticket.
6. Bus in Prague
The bus network in Prague is very developed, passengers can travel both during the day and at night.
Daytime city buses depart at approximately 04:45 and end at 00:15. During rush hours, the interval is 6-15 minutes, at other times - 10-30 minutes. The numbers of such buses are 100-299. You can enter from any door.
Numbers of Daytime suburban buses - 301-499. They connect Prague with other towns in central Bohemia. Don't forget that tickets for these buses should be purchased taking into account the zoning I wrote about above. Boarding is only possible through the front door.
Night city buses run from midnight to 04:45, their numbers are 901-915.
Numbers of Night suburban buses are 951–960.
Prague tourist buses. Bus tours are very popular in Prague. They are offered by many companies. One of the largest of them is the company Citysightseeing — red double-decker buses that are visible from afar.
The excursion routes are varied and include the main sights of the city. Such tours are convenient because, using the hop on/hop off system, you can get off at a stop, see the sights, and then get on the next bus on this route.
Children from 3 to 15 years old must purchase a child ticket. Children under 3 years of age travel free of charge.
When purchasing a ticket on the website, the price is as follows:
- 24-hour ticket for adults (12+) - 650 CZK, for students - 600 CZK, for children 4-12 years old - 550 CZK, for a family (2 adults + 2 children) - 2160 CZK;
- 48-hour ticket for adults - 800 CZK, for students - 750 CZK, for children 4-12 years old - 700 CZK, for a family (2 adults + 2 children) - 2300 CZK;
- If you buy a ticket from the driver, you will have to pay 35-70 CZK more.
You can buy tickets, see routes and other information on the official website: sightseeingprague.com/en.
7. Trolleybus in Prague
The trolleybus network of the Czech capital is going through hard times. For a long time, only one route operated - No. 58, but in March 2020, it also ceased operation. In 2022, the trolleybus network was updated, and over the next few years, it is planned to gradually expand it and replace bus routes. First of all, route No. 119 (Nádraží Veleslavín - Letiště Václava Havla) will be developed, which will connect the city with the airport, as well as route No. 140 (Palmovka - Miškovice).
8. Funicular in Prague
The Prague Funicular takes visitors to Petřín Hill. The route is 510 meters long. The funicular can carry 1,400 passengers per hour in one direction. The funicular consists of two cabins. There are three stops in total: Újezd — Nebozízek — Petřín. You can get to the lower station - Újezd - by tram № 9, 12, 15, 20, 22, 23. A regular public transport ticket is valid.
From November to March, the funicular operates every day from 09:00 to 23:20 at 15-minute intervals, and from April to September from 09:00 to 23:30 at 10-minute intervals. The maintenance work is completed in March and October.
9. Cable Car in Prague
A cable car located in the Prague Zoo has been operating in the Czech capital since the middle of the last century. Its length is only 105.9 meters.
The one-way fare for passengers over 6 years old is 25 CZK. Children under 6 years old ride for free when accompanied by an adult. There are ticket machines at the starting and ending stations of the cable car that only accept coins and do not give change. If you do not have the necessary coins, you can ask a cable car employee to exchange bills. Other tickets are not valid here.
Since 2020, the Prague cable car operates only from the second half of March and then only in good weather.
10. Boats and Ferries in Prague
An hour-long boat ride on the Vltava costs 290 CZK for adults, 180 CZK for children, 750 CZK for a family (2+2).
Check out other routes and detailed information on the website praguesteamboats.com. There you can buy a ticket online with a 10% discount.
As for ferries, they are a form of public transport and regular tickets apply to them. There are seven routes in total.
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