Public transport in Prague includes the 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. Valid for all types of transport in Prague single ticket- you buy and use any type of transport with transfers 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 is easy to get to the main attractions. For example, Prague Castle - Art. m. Malostranská, Old Town Square -st. m. Staroměstska.

B - yellow metro line also passes in the historical center of the city. For example, Art. m Karlovo náměstí is located next to the famous Dancing House.

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

transition line BUT- line With located at Muzeum station. Crossing line A - line B at Můstek station. Crossing line B - line C at the station Florenc.

There are no turnstiles familiar to us in the Prague metro.

The scheme of tram and metro routes in Prague on the map:

Buses and trams in Prague.

Around 300 bus routes, from #100 to #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. For residents and guests of Prague, there are 26 daily tram routes (trams from No. 1 to No. 26). Particularly popular with tourists tram number 22. Its route passes near the main sights of Prague. In practice, moving on it, you can arrange an inexpensive tram Hop-on - Hop-off - tour. We traveled to tram number 18 and quickly reached Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle.

Information board at the tram stop.

Interestingly, the first horse tram appeared in Prague in 1875. And in 1891 the first electric tram began to run. Guests of the city can ride on an old tram through the historical center of Prague. Nostalgic Line #91(in Czech Nostalgická linka č. 91) is the name of this route. Fare for adults 35 crowns, for children under 14 and pensioners 20 crowns.

You can ride a unique historical tram from March 25 to November 17 on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays, from 12-00 to 17-30. The route starts from the Vozovna Střešovice stop near Prague Castle, ends at the Výstaviště Holešovice station - exhibition hall in Prague 7. Passes through Prague Castle, Royal Palace, Lesser Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Republic Square.

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

Funicular in Prague.

We enjoyed a ride on the old funicular that goes to Petřín Hill. It is part of the Prague public transport system, so the same fares apply for the funicular. The bottom station of the funicular is Újezd. Next to it are tram stops No. 9, No. 12, No. 22.

The length of the path is about 500 m. The ride takes about 10 minutes. But you don’t notice the time when such stunning views of Prague open from the window.

Water transport in Prague.

Walking along the Vltava River is one of the most popular tourist attractions. AT good weather boats are always running river trams. Especially a lot of them in the evening. A variety of ship tours are sold on the embankment. Price from 250 CZK per person.

Few travelers know that you can ride along the Vltava for 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 minus - the ferry stations are very far from the tourist center. Therefore, we could not use this mode 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 rates. Landing - 40 kroons, 1 km on the way - 28 kroons, waiting for a passenger costs 6 kroons per minute. AT tourist places there are many taxi ranks. They are indicated by a special sign.

Where to buy a ticket for public transport in Prague

Prague public transport tickets are called jizdenka("rider"). Purchased at:

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

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

• It is possible to buy "riders" and 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 it will be more expensive.
• You can also buy “riders” at 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.

Ticket vending machine at the bus stop.

Such a machine is at the entrance to the funicular.

Fares in Prague.

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

Child - 6 to 14 years old and older ones - 60 to 69 years old buy tickets at a discounted rate. With 15 years adult rate starts. Free public transport in Prague have the right to travel small children under 6 years old accompanied by adults and pensioners from 70 years old. Current fares are available at with Prague public transport website: dpp.cz

Bus or tram driver you can buy "riders" on 90 minutes per 40 crowns– adult ticket and 20 crowns-Children's and preferential tickets.

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

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

All types of tickets at the beginning of the trip need to be composted in such yellow electronic composters. The date, exact hour and minutes are noted. 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 public transport. A 1-day or 3-day ticket only needs to be validated once, at the start of your first trip.

Schedule of the metro, trams, buses in Prague

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

Happy the metro in Prague is open from 5-00 to 24-00, and on Fridays and Saturdays until 1-00. Trains run every 5-10 minutes, and at rush hour, the time between them is reduced to 2-3 minutes. Trams start running from 4-30 in the morning until 24-00. The same schedule for buses in Prague. The interval of their movement is 7-15 minutes.

Night routes in Prague

• trams from No. 90 to No. 99 run from 00-00 to 4-30 every half hour. All night tram routes intersect at the Lazarská stop, not far from Wenceslas Square. So with transfers you can get to different parts of Prague at night.
• buses from No. 901 to No. 960 run at night from 00-00 to 4-30 every hour.
• The night bus from Ruzyne airport to the center of Prague runs every half an hour from 00-15 to 5-00. Paid at the usual public transport fare.

Night transport map of Prague. Buses and trams.

How to save money on public transport.

(Here I will not write about the passage of the "hare" - a very expensive option is obtained if caught))).

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

Prague - very compact tourist town convenient for tourists. It is enough to come to one “point” of the route (for example, to a stop next to Prague Castle or Old Town Square) and go sightseeing from it on foot. It is easy to calculate that buying a ticket for 1 day for 110 crowns (adult fare) can be justified if you plan to make at least a day 5 trips of 30 minutes(5*24 kroons = 120 kroons) or 4 trips of 90 minutes(4*32 crowns = 128 crowns).

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

2.How to watch in 2 days maximum and save on tickets.

Let me tell you about our experience. On the first day, we bought one “rider” for 30 minutes in the direction of 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, in the early morning, we went to the Charles Bridge (back and forth), then again returned to the center and back to the apartments, finished the day with a trip to the Vysehrad fortress (back and forth). 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 “riders”)) Above the photo is for 1 day, below - for 30 minutes.

If you are NOT planning such a “tourist intensive”, then to get to know 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.

Use google map for this. Google Maps” and build a route between 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 specific transport is best to get to.

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

We traveled around Prague by tram. So it was more convenient to get from the area where we booked apartments. We know that the metro in Prague is fast and beautiful, but we chose the opportunity to ride and admire the city from the window of the tram))).

There are still old red and yellow trams familiar to us 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 scoreboards that make it easy to navigate where you are and how many stops there are to go. "Our" stop.

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

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

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

Bright and interesting travels for you!

Prague is not only very popular, but also very convenient. Easy to fly, easy to move around and easy to explore. The city is located on a hilly area on both banks of the Vltava River, which made moving along it on foot labor-intensive. One climb to Prague Castle is worth it!

Today I decided to talk about the use of public transport in Prague. For me, who is well versed in transport, it is not a problem to learn the system of a new city for me. But this repels many, and not everyone will take a taxi or rent a car to travel around the city.

This entire report is based on photographs that will illustrate my every action. The photos were taken in the summer of 2016. The relevance of the text - 2017. Do not take this material as an absolute transport encyclopedia. I will talk first of all about what is most important for every tourist and how not to make a fatal mistake.

All up-to-date information you can read on the website dpp.cz. You can find all current transport schemes that are updated promptly on this page of the site.

Tickets: types, where to buy, how to break through

Prague public transport tickets vary in terms of validity. With any ticket, you can make an infinite number of transfers within the set time. A standard ticket (aka basic) costs 32 CZK and gives you the right to travel for 90 minutes. During these 90 minutes you must make your trip and leave the vehicle! This also applies to subway exits. At 91 minutes, you become a stowaway.

There is a short-term ticket for 30 minutes. It costs 24 crowns. A ticket for a day costs 110 kroons, and for three days 310 kroons. Children's tickets are sold only for 30 minutes, 90 minutes and 1 day. Their cost is 2 times less. Children up to 6 years old inclusive and pensioners over 70 years old use transport free of charge.

1. Ticket machines in the subway.

2. Another option is to buy from Trafika kiosks. they are both in the form of a tent, and in the form of a small shop in the nearest house.

3. All tickets from 30 minutes to 3 days must be punched at the first entrance to the transport. You don't need to re-pierce. 30/90 minutes will take effect from the moment you break through, no matter how much time you spend on the transplant. Time will go. For example, if you punched a ticket for 90 minutes at 10-00, then it will cease to be valid at 11-30. For this reason, I do not recommend using a 30-minute ticket if you need to transfer.

4. The number of validators is always sufficient.

5. In the subway, they can be located directly in front of the escalator. By stepping across the line on the floor, you are declaring that you have paid the fare.

6. The controller may appear at any time. He checked me in the subway car. Can check even at the exit. From the free booklets at the information centers, I learned that the fine for traveling without a ticket is 1500 crowns. In one of the recent entries wlad_1978 , who lives in the Czech Republic, named the amount of 1600 crowns. The booklet says that the payment on the spot or within the first 15 days is 800 CZK. In any case, it's a lot. Cheaper to buy a monthly pass and not suffer.

7. If you come to Prague for 7 or more days, another type of travel card may be convenient for you - a monthly one. It costs 670 crowns. Its validity period is indicated on the ticket. The most convenient option to buy it is at information kiosks. The first one you will see at the airport in the passage between the terminals. It is beneficial if you come to Prague not only to see the city, but also castles in the vicinity or nearby cities. It's interesting and very easy. The travel card will help you move around the city and not think about problems with controllers.

8. The next important thing is to have an up-to-date public transport map with you. (click to enlarge). The basis of the system is a combination of 3 metro lines and three dozen tram lines. The metro lines form a triangle in the center, which is typical for the subways of the post-Soviet space. Similar crossings in the center are currently being built in Minsk and Sofia.

9. At night, trams of routes 50 and 500 run along other lines. They have the same tickets. Zoom on click.

10. Then he will move on to stops and reading information on them. At each stop there is such a typical pole.

11. Under the name of the stop are the routes that stop here at the present time and even lower is the diagram of changes. Repairs in Prague are no exception to the rule. They also come in the summer.

12. If you are in doubt about the route of your bus or tram, you can check the information at the bus stop. Let's read this board. Tram line 10. It follows from the SIDLISTE DABLICE stop. We are at the stop Olsanske hrbitovy . In 1 minute, the tram will be at the Flora stop, where there is a transfer to the metro. stops and metro stations are named the same. After 3 minutes at the stop Orionka, after 4 minutes at Perumova and so on. After 37 minutes, there will be an on-demand stop, indicated by an "x". Schedule on weekdays, Saturday and Sunday is different.

13. In modern trams, you will see a board with a list of the next stops on the route. Route 9. Next stop is Jindrisska.

14. Buses in the city center are rare. Most routes operate in remote areas.

15. They also have a board with the next stops.

16. Tram stops are always separated from the carriageway. The length of the stop allows two large trams to board at once. The photo shows one double. Behind him, another one of these can stand up and land. Be careful when crossing the street. The inscriptions "Pozor Tram" are not in vain. The tram has an advantage in traffic even over a pedestrian.

17. However, no matter how many stops you make, traffic jams cannot be avoided.

18. The rolling stock of trams can be very different. The era of the old Tatras, born for the first time back in Czechoslovakia and known throughout the post-Soviet space, is leaving. These cars in excellent condition after decades of service are now leaving for other countries. For example, you can meet them in Ukraine. At the end of 2016, these old people were bought there for development.

19. Modern rolling stock will pleasantly surprise you. These are very comfortable low-floor trams. having 6 doors at the entrance at once. Their number in Prague has already reached 200 pieces and is increasing every month.

20. And now let's go down to the subway and understand this system. The Prague Metro is the westernmost of all built under Soviet influence. There are a number of deep stations. Navigation is simple, but combines two extremes at the same time. On the one hand, you will be met by a sign: to the Depo Hostivar station, turn left on track 1, to the Nemocnice Motol station, turn right on the second track.

21. More convenient signs with all the stations of the line are more convenient here for everyone accustomed to the post-Soviet metro. Muzeum station highlighted. The arrow from our station to the left indicates the stations that are waiting for us if we take the path on the left.

22. The color scheme of pointers always points to the line. Green pointers in in large numbers indicates that we are on the green line. Arrows with red - transition to red.

23. Similar color schemes on the track walls next to the station name. We are at the station of the yellow line and it is possible to switch to the red one.

24. It is also difficult to get lost in pedestrian crossings. Yellow signs will not lie where you are going. And with a transfer from the metro to the tram is a little more difficult. The tram stop near the metro may not be near the exit at all. At the Main Station (Hlavni Nadrazi) to transfer to the tram you need to go through a small square near the station. Metro Staromestska, tram and square are also in different places close to each other.

25. Subway exit signs..

26. At all stations, small boards hang over the tracks indicating the time before the train and the direction of movement.

27. This train goes to Skalka station.

28. Two types of rolling stock are used in the subway. One is old Soviet with local modernization, the other is modern German. In both the same conditions of travel, the seats are located along and across. Above each door, the subway map is duplicated.

29. Announcements of stops in the old, in the new, you can not hear. Therefore, I advise you to look at the scoreboard in each car.

30. It will also inform you about the transplant.

You can continue talking about local transport for a long time. It is possible to purchase a ticket via SMS, it is possible e-tickets. All this can be found on the same site dpp.cz, which I indicated at the beginning. Taxis are not very expensive here, and parking is not very good in some areas. There is intercity buses and suburban train lines.

I talked about what my girlfriend and I really needed while actively moving around the city. Our travel card paid off, we were not afraid of the control, and we sorted out the tram routes in a few minutes. I hope it will be just as easy and convenient for you to move around Prague with my tips.

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Trams in Prague are very popular. The network of tram lines, as well as the network of Prague metro lines, covers most of the Czech capital. This type of urban transport is in second place in Prague after the metro in terms of the number of passengers carried. It serves about a third of the total passenger traffic. The total length of the lines (not counting the lines of the historic tram, as well as the funicular) is 548 km. In total, there are twenty-four tram routes in Prague, they carry about 350 thousand passengers daily.

Trams in Prague in the daytime they run on twenty-four routes, and at night - on nine. The most popular are routes number 22, 17 and 9, passing near the main Prague attractions. Separately, one can distinguish historical route number 91.

Ticket prices in Prague

Today tram tickets in Prague can be purchased for:
24 crowns - for half an hour (12 crowns - for pensioners and children);
32 kroons for 90 minutes (16 kroons for pensioners and children);
110 kroons - per day (55 kroons - for pensioners and children);
310 kroons - for three days.

Stop timetables

In the Czech capital, at every stop there is a stand that contains the schedule of trams in Prague. At the top of this stand, in a blue box, there is a view passing through this stop. Below it is an inscription with the name of the stop. The green arrows indicate the direction of the tram, and the numbers indicate the route numbers. These numbers are located on a dark or white background, indicating that this is a night or day route.

Below is a list of all route stops. In this list, the current stop is always highlighted. Above it, the previous stops of the route are indicated, and below - the subsequent ones (next to the subsequent stops, the number of minutes for which the tram reaches them is indicated). If you see that the station you need is located in the list above the highlighted (that is, current) stop, then you need to go to the stop located on the opposite side of the street.

Please note: on different days, the schedule may not be the same: depending on the day of the week, tram intervals change, while the routes themselves remain unchanged. Works tram transport Prague is very clear, like clockwork.

Prague tram map

Prague night trams

Trams in Prague run around the clock: along with daytime, there are also night routes, designated by numbers from 51 to 59. The average interval of movement is forty minutes. The central interchange station for all routes is the Lazarska stop. Tram timetable calculated in such a way that every twenty minutes the routes intersect at a central point.

Prague tram timetable

At each stop there is a schedule of Prague trams. It is usually updated twice a year. If you wish, you can plan your route in advance. You can do this on the website dpp.cz. By going to it and entering in the appropriate fields the initial, as well as final stop your route, and then pressing the Search (Hledat) key, after which you will receive detailed itinerary movement indicating the time and cost of the trip, as well as a description of all necessary transfers.

Tram routes popular among travelers in Prague

Using the tram routes listed below, you can explore the central part of the Czech capital.

Tram route 23 and 22
These routes start from the National Theatre, pass by Staroměstská and then Malostranská metro stations, then through beautiful places city ​​to the stations Belvedér, Prague Castle, Pohořelec,
Tram route 14
It runs from Karel Square (Karlovo namesti) to the park called Letenske Sady.
Route Prague tram 9
This tram crosses Prague through Wenceslas Square, after which it follows to Mala Strana.
Tram route 17
Runs between Vysehrad (Visegrad) and Letenske Sady park.
Historic tram 91
This tram runs on holidays and weekends from March to November. It departs every hour from Střešovice station and passes through the city center.

Transport in Prague is well organized and allows you to quickly get to places that may be of interest to visitors to the city. Pay attention to the fact that the central historical districts of Prague can be reached by metro or tram, and city buses do not go there.

Hiking in the historical center of Prague are very popular: the center is well suited for them, especially since it is very compact in size and getting around it all is a simple task for those who are used to walking, seeing the sights. Sidewalks are mostly paved, making them not very convenient for people with disabilities. handicapped. Also pay attention to the movement of cars: drivers may not always give way to pedestrians. For greater convenience when walking, it is recommended to purchase a map of the city, you can buy it in shops or travel agencies.

Attention: crossing the carriageway on a red light is punishable by a fine of 1000 kroons.

Metro, buses and trams

Into the unified transport system of Prague (on English language: Prague Integrated Transport system or PIT) is included underground, numerous tram and bus routes, suburban trains type S, plying within the city. Also included is a funicular to Petrin Hill and several ferries across the river. Vltava.

Transport time. Bus and tram timetables are posted at all stops. The metro opens around 5.00 am and closes around midnight. Buses and trams start earlier and finish later, for optimal integration with the metro.

Schedule traffic can be checked at pid.idos.cz. On this site, it will be convenient for you to plan your trip: enter the starting point and destination, and you will receive detailed information about what transport to use, where to make transfers, etc.

Underground. The Prague metro consists of three lines: A(green), B(yellow) and C(red). Transfers from one line to another are made at stations Mustek(lines A and B), Muzeum(lines A and C) and Florence(lines A and B). On the subway, you can go around almost the entire city in a short time.

The interval of movement of metro trains is 3-4 minutes during the day, and 4-10 minutes at other hours (for more details, see the metro map below).

Prague tram

Trams. The interval of trams in Prague is 4-10 minutes during the day, and reaches 10 minutes in the evening. Trams numbered 1-12, 14, 16-18, 20, 22, 24-26 run daily routes. Night routes (from 0000 to 0500 hours) include trams numbered 51-59, they run at intervals of 30 minutes. During the same period from the station Lazarska In the city centre, trams leave every 15 minutes. As a rule, all trams pass through this junction, and here you can always change to another tram line.

Buses. During the day (from 4.30 to 24.00 hours) buses run around the city with an interval of 9-15 minutes. At night (from 24.00 to 4.30 hours) there are buses numbered 501-515 (with an interval of 30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as buses number 601-610, which are suburban. Tickets for these must be purchased in advance. Please note that city buses do not go to areas of the historic center (such as Old city, New town etc.), this is done in order to avoid noise and atmospheric pollution of these places.

Traffic patterns

In terms of transport, Prague and its suburbs are divided into several zones. From the center and further to the outskirts, these are the zones: P, O, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

• Prague line diagram underground, png file.
• Daytime traffic pattern railway transport of Prague (metro and trams), png file .
• Movement scheme trams, png file.
• Movement scheme night transport (trams and buses), png file .
• Scheme railway transport in Prague and its environs, png file .

The diagrams above are from Ropid.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices for the unified transport system of Prague (metro, trams, buses, etc.) within the city, indicating the validity period:

• 32 crowns- 90 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
• 24 crowns- 30 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
• 110 crowns- 24 hours - with the possibility of transfer,
• 310 CZK- 72 hours - with the possibility of transplantation.

Children receive a 50% discount on the first three tariffs indicated, and on the last one, one child can ride with you for free. Children under 15 receive a discount. Children under 6 travel free.

Ticket selling carried out at the following locations:

• automata selling tickets. Tickets are on sale in denominations of 24, 32, 110 kroons. They only accept coins and return change.
• grocery the shops, tobacco shops (with the inscription Tobacco), newsstands ( Traffic). Tickets for 24 and 32 crowns.
• ticket offices of the Prague transport system. They are usually located in metro lobbies, as well as at the airport. They sell tickets of all types.
• at drivers buses (but not trams). They sell tickets with a face value of 32 crowns at a price of 40 crowns.
• ticket box office Czech railways . They sell tickets with a face value of 110 kroons.
• trains type Eurocity or Intercity (EC / IC) - sometimes the conductors in them sell tickets with a face value of 110 crowns at the entrance to Prague. Read more about the types of trains in the transport section of the Czech Republic.
• through sms tickets can only be purchased by subscribers of Czech operators cellular communication. To do this, send an SMS to the number 902 06 with text DPT24(ticket for 24 kroons, duration - 30 min), DPT32(32 CZK, 90 min), DPT 110(110 kroons, 24 hours), DPT 310(310 CZK, 72 hours).

Punching ticket necessary every time you use public transport. Otherwise, the fare is considered unpaid. On buses and trams, you need to punch a ticket by dropping it into a hole on a yellow punch. The metro also has such devices, they are located at the entrance to the station. When transferring from one bus or tram to another, it is also necessary to validate the ticket. If you do not do this, you may be subject to a fine of 700 kroons. Although it may sometimes seem that you can use public transport in Prague for free, resist this temptation and pay for the fare. Keep in mind that the controllers can be impostors, in order not to fall for such, ask them for the controller's certificate. They must also wear the appropriate badge.

Ticket vending machine

Metro ticket composter

Ticket for travel in the unified transport system of Prague

Safety and etiquette. Be careful: when the tram arrives, take a couple of steps back, tall people may be hit by the rear-view mirror. In the metro, on the escalator, it is customary to stand on the right side and pass on the left. In transport, it is customary to give way to the elderly and pregnant women.

Taxi

In Prague, it is always preferable to use public transport, however, if you need to travel by taxi, then a few tips below will help you.

Official taxis in Prague are marked accordingly, however taxis may vary in color. On the doors of the car, the number and name of the carrier company are indicated. In the cabin there is a price list for transportation services, having studied which you can clarify the fare. At the end of the trip, the passenger has the right to demand a receipt with the specified amount. It is recommended to order a taxi from one of the local operators:

• AAA Radiotaxi, +420 222 333 222 (26 CZK per km) - this company has an official contract with Prague Airport
• Nejlevnejší Taxi , +420 226 000 226 (18 CZK per km)
• Modrý anděl , +420 737 222 333 (19 CZK per km)
• Speedcars , +420 224 234 234 (19 CZK/km)
• Sedop , +420 841 666 333 (23 CZK per km)
• City Taxi , +420 257 257 257 (24 CZK per km)
• Halo Taxi , +420 244 114 411 (24 CZK per km)
• Taxi Praha, +420 222 111 000 (24 CZK per km)
• Kuryr Taxi , +420 241 090 090 (26 CZK per km)
• Profi Taxi , +420 844 700 800 (26 CZK per km)
• Prague Airport Transfers , +420 800 870 888
• Bohemia Prague Airport Transfers , +420 773 066 880
• Taxi Premier , +420 777 092 045

Unscrupulous taxi drivers can become a problem for tourists. They can significantly inflate prices. This is especially true when traveling from the airport or railway station to the city center. If you are forced to take a taxi, then contact the representative of a hotel and order a taxi serving the hotel. Keep in mind that this will cost you about twice as much as ordering a taxi from one of the companies listed above.

Some taxi drivers may show you printouts of supposedly "fixed prices" for city fares. Do not fall for this bait: these are fake "documents" and their content is not true.

If you get into a taxi, make sure the meter is on, and when you leave the taxi, ask for a receipt for the fare.

Better not to hail a taxi right on the street. If this happens, then choose a branded taxi and try to negotiate the fare in advance. Keep in mind that the maximum fare set by the city authorities for paying one kilometer of travel is 28 crowns (approximately 48 rubles or 1.1 euros).

Cars

To drive a car in Prague, you can use a Russian driver's license, but not more than three months in the Czech Republic. rules traffic, basically correspond to those accepted in the other European countries. Traffic in Prague is very busy and there are often traffic jams. Plus, in the city center the streets are narrow and often one-way traffic. Therefore, we do not recommend considering a car as a priority and convenient means of transportation in the historical center of Prague.

parking

Map of districts of Prague

In the center of Prague (Prague districts 1, 2, 3) you cannot stop a car for free, and you always have to pay for parking. However, there are many free parking lots in other areas.

Parking zones in Prague are divided into several types: blue, orange and green. These colors are used to mark information signs under the parking sign, as well as to draw lines on the sidewalk.

• blue zone(Centre). Parking here is for residents of these areas and property owners only. Tourists can purchase a ticket for short-term parking in this area for a period of 4 hours (for 120 kroons) or 10 hours (400 kroons). The coupon can be purchased at shops, kiosks and gas stations. It is always necessary to pay for parking in this zone, except for the period from 18.00 to 20.00 hours - at this time you can stop the car here, but not more than 3 minutes.
• orange zone(Prague 3 district). Parking in this area is limited to 2 hours. Payment must be made through the parking meter. The printed ticket should be placed behind the windshield so that it can be clearly seen from the outside of the car. Parking fee for 1 hour is 40 kroons, minimum charge is 10 kroons (for 10 minutes). In the orange zone parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free, otherwise the information plate under the parking sign may indicate the opposite.
• green Zone(district Prague 1, 2, 3). Parking in this area is limited to 6 hours. The price for parking for 1 hour is 30 kr, the minimum charge is 10 kr (for 15 minutes of parking). Parking in the green zone is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. Parking is usually free on weekends.
• area of ​​districts Prague 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. In these areas, paid parking has not yet been put into operation. You can leave your car in appropriately marked parking lots: this is a blue sign with the letter "P". An information plate may be placed under the sign, which will indicate the possible parking time and the presence of any restrictions. There are also paid private parking lots with their own conditions for time and prices.
• Park + ride (P + R). This type of parking can be a convenient option for you. Its name translates as "park and drive (by public transport)". Such parking lots are located almost all near metro stations, namely near metro stations. Skalka I, II, Zličín I, II, Nové Butovice, Opatov, Chodov, Ládví, Letňany, Rajská zahrada, Černý Most I, II , Palmovka, Radotín, Nádraží Holešovice, Běchovice and Depo Hostivař. The occupancy of these parking lots this moment times can be viewed at www.dpp.cz/en/parking/ . After the subway closes at 1.00 am, the car parks are closed. Those who did not pick up their car must pay a fine of 100 kroons. Since the P+R parking lots are integrated into the unified transport system of Prague (PIT), when using them, in addition to the parking ticket, it is necessary to purchase a ticket giving the right to travel in this system (PIT). If you already have such a ticket, then you do not need to purchase it again. However, it must be kept for the entire duration of the parking: when you pick up the car, the ticket will be checked.
• Bike+ride (B+R). Part of the P+R car park, this car park is free to store bicycles. To do this, you need to get a parking ticket on the spot for a deposit of 20 kroons. If you do not pick up the bike on time and leave it for a period from 1.00 to 4.00, you will have to pay 100 kroons.

fines

Fines assigned to violators are either paid on the spot or come in the form of a receipt by mail. The maximum fine that a police officer can issue you for payment on the spot is 2000 crowns. Fines can also be paid through the bank. In the event that you rent a car, the fine will be charged to the company providing car rental services, and it will already require payment from you. The fine itself usually indicates the details of the account to which the specified amount must be transferred when paying at the bank. The issued fine must be paid within 10 days.

Water transport

On the Vltava River, which inspired composers such as Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvořák, you can ride on various river boats as part of the tour.

Water transport in Prague

When planning river walk you can use the services of such shipping companies as " European water transport "(EVD, website: www.evd.cz/ru)," Prague Shipping Company» (Pražská paroplavební společnost, website: www.praguesteamboats.com), as well as other small firms.

On the river vehicles guided tours both within Prague and beyond.

Ferry crossings belong to the PIT transport system, therefore they are valid for a regular ticket for travel on public transport. Ferry traffic information (in Czech).

Routes ferry crossings:

• ferry P1: Sedlec - Zamky
• ferry P2: V Podbabě - Podhori
• ferry P3: Lihovar - Veslarsky island
• ferry P5: Kotevni - Cisařská louka - Výtoň
• ferry P6: Lahovicky - Nadrazi Modřany

Funicular

The unified transport system of Prague also includes the Funicular, laid along the slope of Petrin Hill. The route consists of three stations. Start of the route - from the station Ujezd(County), located near the stop of trams No. 9, 12, 22, to the station. Station is intermediate Nebozizek. The station is at the top of the hill. Petrin(Petrshin). Next to it is the Petřín Observatory Tower, the Stefanik Observatory, and the rose garden.

A bike

There are quite a lot of bike paths in Prague, but they are deprived historical Center, which is quite lively even without bicycles. In addition, cobbled streets and fairly heavy traffic do not add to the comfort of cycling. However, bicycles can be rented, such services are provided by different companies.

Links

www.ropid.cz - United transport system Prague: timetables, route maps, ticket prices.

www.dpp.cz/en - Prague transport company. Public transport route maps, ticket prices, parking information, etc.

Using trams in Prague is as convenient and simple as using the metro! Trams in Prague run strictly on schedule, they are not late, which cannot be said, for example, about transport in Italy.

The punctuality of public transport is especially important if you are traveling without a car. For example, when we were heading to the railway station in Prague to go to Vienna, we did not add any extra time, because we knew that we would get there by tram or metro on time, as planned.

When we were in Verona, and got on May holidays, one of which we had to go to Munich, we left 1.5-2 hours before the departure of our train. When we stood at the bus stop for about 10 minutes, an enterprising Italian approached us and explained that they had a festival today and there would be no transport at all. I led her to the schedule board and showed the bus routes that run on the days of the "festivals", and she waved her hand at him and said: "Nooooo, è l "Italia" (Nooo, this is Italy!). That's how friends, everything is known compared.

Trams are such an unofficial symbol of Prague, it seems to me! The whole city is literally permeated with tram tracks, and the trams themselves are also very interesting and different!

There are older models

And there are these very modern trams

It is very cool that in Prague there are day and night tram routes! Daytime tram routes in Prague run from No. 1 to No. 26 and run from 4.30 to 24.00. Night tram routes (from No. 51 to No. 59) run from 00.00 just before the appearance of daytime trams, that is, until 4.30.

It is very comfortable! You can walk around the beautiful evening or night Prague, and then return home by tram.

And there is a separate tourist tram route No. 91 - a unique opportunity to ride on the legendary old tram! Its history begins in 1920, when it was built and put on rails for the first time. This tram worked properly until 1944, until an accident occurred. After, it was repaired, and it worked until 1992, until wear and tear came.

Now tourists ride with great pleasure on the restored tram, it will take you around the city past Prague Castle, Lesser Town and Wenceslas Square, royal garden, National Theatre, Republic Square. It seems to me that it is with such a sightseeing easy walk that you can start getting to know the city, and then go to the sights that interested you the most.

We most often used one of the most common routes - this is tram number 22, which runs both in the Prague-2 district, where we lived, and in the center of Prague.