PRAGUE GUIDE

Public transport tickets can be used on any type of public transportation and allow transfers between lines (subway to subway, tram to tram, etc.) and types of transport (subway to tram, tram to bus, etc.) for up to 30 minutes from validation for short ride tickets and 90 minutes for long ride tickets. Tickets are also valid on night trams and buses and on the Petřín funicular.

The Czech Republic's train and bus network is surprisingly cheap and efficient. While the quality may not be anything to brag about, both systems (except the privately owned firms like the Student Agency) are comprehensive and normally run completely on time. The bus service is the most extensive and lots of people utilize it instead of the trains as it is usually more direct and quicker.

Without doubt one of the best ways to get from Budapest to Vienna is by utilizing the river, and more specifically the hydrofoil that makes the journey on a daily basis! Granted, it is more expensive than getting the train like most people do, but th...

The worst thing for you in Prague will be the trams and buses. Keep in mind that you must give way to them at all times. As a medieval city, Prague is simply not car-friendly.

These modern rickshaws are powered by young bilingual men with strong legs - although a small electric motor does kick in to help them up hills.

Romantic horse-drawn vehicles can be seen in the historical centre of Prague all year round.

Funicular Railway to Petrin Hill is located just next to the tram stop Ujezd (trams 12, 22, 23) in Lesser Town. Railway runs daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (11:20 p.m. from November to March) in 10-15 min. intervals and is operated by the public transport company.

Even though Prague is connected via harbours in the North and Baltic Seas, public shipping connecting it with abroad is done by private sailings.