Prague’s public transportation system is convenient and intuitive, operating like a well-oiled machine. Funiculars, metro, buses, and trams run on schedule.
A special service from DPP, Prague’s official transportation provider, will help tourists find their way around. This navigator will plot a route, calculate the trip duration, and calculate the cost.

Tickets
All public transportation modes use a single fare system. You can ride the metro, tram, and bus in a single trip with a single ticket.

Tickets vary in validity and price. A 30-minute ride costs CZK 24, a 90-minute ride costs CZK 32, a day pass costs CZK 110, and a three-day pass costs CZK 310. Children under 6 travel free. Children over 6 and senior citizens receive a 50% discount. In Prague, it’s best not to travel without a ticket—inspectors are often seen disguised as “civilians.”

Metro
The city has three metro lines, which intersect at Mustek (A and B), Muzeum (lines A and C), and Florenc (B and C) stations. Trains run from 5:00 AM to midnight, and until 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Electronic boards displaying the remaining wait time are installed at stations.

Trams
Since Prague is practically entirely covered by a network of tracks, trams are the most accessible and popular mode of transport. Tourists favor route 22, which passes the city’s main landmarks: Malá Strana, Staré Město, Prague Castle, and Nové Město.

Trams depart at 4:30 AM and run every 8-12 minutes. At midnight, night routes #51-59 replace them, but they run significantly less frequently than daytime routes—once every half hour.

Buses
There are far fewer buses in Prague than trams, so they are not very popular with tourists. Buses run 24 hours a day and also serve the suburbs. At night, routes #501-515 operate within the city limits, while #601-610 operate outside the city.

Funicular
The funicular in Prague takes passengers up Petřín Hill, which offers beautiful views of the city. The route is 510 meters long. The funicular begins its ascent from the station of the same name on Újezd ​​Street, which is located next to the stop for trams #9, 12, and 22.

Ferries
Ferries operate on the river only during the summer. Just don’t confuse the ferry crossing with cruise ships, where the standard travel card isn’t valid.

Taxi
It’s not customary to hail a taxi here; it’s cheaper to call a taxi by phone. Taxi drivers waiting for tourists at taxi stands have a bad reputation – they’re said to inflate prices and take roundabout routes. A taxi ride in Prague will cost 150-200 CZK or more.