Prague has an efficient and affordable public-transport network. Most tourist attractions and city sights can be reached easily on foot, by metro or by tram, while buses and trolleybuses provide useful connections to the airport and outer districts.
The wider network is known as Prague Integrated Transport, usually abbreviated as PID. It includes the metro, trams, buses, trolleybuses, selected trains, ferries and park-and-ride facilities.
For live connections, service changes and journey planning, use the official Prague Integrated Transport website, the PID Lítačka mobile app or the Prague Public Transit Company website.
Prague Public Transport Tickets in 2026
A single PID ticket can be used on Prague’s metro, trams, city buses and trolleybuses for the selected time period. Transfers are allowed while the ticket remains valid.
- 30-minute ticket: 36 CZK in the PID Lítačka app or 39 CZK as a paper ticket
- 90-minute ticket: 46 CZK in the app or 50 CZK as a paper ticket
- 24-hour ticket: 140 CZK in the app or 150 CZK as a paper ticket
- 72-hour ticket: 340 CZK in the app or 350 CZK as a paper ticket
For most visitors staying several days, a 24-hour or 72-hour ticket is the simplest option. Travellers making only one or two short journeys may prefer individual time-based tickets.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased through:
- The PID Lítačka mobile app
- Ticket machines at metro stations and selected surface-transport stops
- Contactless terminals inside many trams, buses and trolleybuses
- Public-transport information centres and ticket offices
- Selected newsagents and other authorised sellers
Paper tickets bought from a standard ticket machine must be stamped once when you first board a tram, bus or trolleybus, or before entering the compulsory ticket area in a metro station.
Tickets bought from an onboard contactless terminal are valid immediately and must not be stamped again. Tickets purchased through the PID Lítačka app must be activated before travelling.
Important: Do not wait until you see a ticket inspector. Buy, stamp or activate your ticket before travelling. In the metro, your ticket must already be valid before you enter the marked compulsory ticket area.
Prague Metro
The Prague Metro is the fastest way to travel longer distances across the city. It is clean, efficient and easy to use, with three colour-coded lines:
- Line A: green — Nemocnice Motol to Depo Hostivař
- Line B: yellow — Zličín to Černý Most
- Line C: red — Letňany to Háje
The main interchange stations are:
- Můstek: Lines A and B
- Muzeum: Lines A and C
- Florenc: Lines B and C
The metro operates daily from approximately 05:00 until midnight. Trains usually run every two to four minutes during peak periods and every five to ten minutes at quieter times.
Metro entrances are marked by a sign showing the letter M inside an inverted triangle. When leaving a station, follow signs marked výstup, meaning exit. To change lines, follow signs marked přestup, meaning transfer.
Prague Trams
Trams are one of the most enjoyable ways to travel around Prague. Unlike the metro, they allow passengers to see the city during the journey, and many routes pass historic buildings, river views and neighbourhoods beyond the main tourist streets.
Daytime trams generally operate from early morning until around midnight. Exact intervals vary according to the route and time of day, but major lines run frequently.
Useful Tram Routes for Visitors
- Tram 22: a useful sightseeing route serving areas near the National Theatre, Lesser Town and Prague Castle
- Tram 23: a nostalgic line using classic Tatra T3 vehicles on a route useful for parts of the historic centre
- Tram 9: a convenient cross-city route passing Wenceslas Square and connecting central Prague with districts on both sides of the river
Routes may change temporarily because of track repairs and construction work. Check the official Prague Public Transit service updates before travelling.
Vintage Tram 42
Visitors interested in a sightseeing experience can take Vintage Tram 42. It uses historic vehicles and operates on a circular route through central Prague, allowing passengers to hop on and off during the day.
Vintage Tram 42 uses a separate sightseeing fare and is not covered by an ordinary short-term PID ticket.
City Buses and Trolleybuses
Buses and trolleybuses are most useful in outer districts and on routes not served directly by the metro or trams. They also provide important airport connections.
Daytime buses generally operate from approximately 05:00 until midnight. Timetables are displayed at each stop, and many stops also have electronic departure boards.
Some stops are request stops. When waiting to board, stand where the driver can see you clearly. When travelling inside the vehicle, press the stop button in advance.
Getting Between Prague Airport and the City Centre
Václav Havel Airport Prague is not directly connected to the metro. The most useful public-transport options are:
- Trolleybus 59: airport to Nádraží Veleslavín, with a transfer to Metro line A
- Bus 100: airport to Zličín, with a transfer to Metro line B
- Bus 191: airport towards Anděl and selected stops in western Prague
- Airport Express bus: airport to Prague Main Railway Station
Standard PID fares apply on trolleybus 59 and buses 100 and 191. The Airport Express bus uses a separate fare.
Airport tip: For many visitors travelling to the city centre, trolleybus 59 followed by Metro line A is the most practical public-transport route.
Night Transport
The metro does not operate after midnight. During the night, trams and buses provide connections across the city.
- Night trams: lines 90–99, generally every 30 minutes
- Night buses: lines 901–917, generally every 30 or 60 minutes
The main interchange point for night trams is Lazarská in the city centre. Night routes are particularly useful for passengers arriving late, leaving early or returning from evening events.
The same standard PID tickets used during the day are also valid on night services.
Petřín Funicular
The funicular railway normally connects Újezd in the Lesser Town with Petřín Hill.
As of June 2026, the Petřín funicular remains out of service because of track damage and reconstruction work. Visitors should use walking routes or alternative public-transport connections while the closure continues.
Check the official service updates before planning a journey to Petřín.
Ticket Inspections and Fines
Ticket inspectors carry out checks on trams, buses, trolleybuses and inside metro stations. Inspectors should show an official badge and issue a receipt when collecting a payment.
The standard surcharge for travelling without a valid ticket is:
- 2,000 CZK standard surcharge
- 1,200 CZK if paid during the inspection
- 1,500 CZK if paid within 15 calendar days
An unstamped paper ticket, an unactivated app ticket or an expired ticket is treated as invalid.
Free and Discounted Travel
Some passengers qualify for free or discounted travel within Prague. Conditions differ from those applying to regional journeys beyond the city boundary.
- Children under 6: travel free throughout the PID system
- Children aged 6–15: travel free within Prague; older children in this group should carry proof of age
- Seniors aged 65 and over: travel free within Prague with acceptable proof of age
- A person accompanying a child under 3: can travel free within Prague when carrying the required proof
Visitors should carry a passport or another accepted document if they intend to claim an age-based fare exemption.
Luggage, Dogs and Bicycles
Ordinary hand luggage can be carried free of charge. Larger items may require a luggage ticket unless the passenger has a ticket or pass that includes free carriage.
Dogs can travel free within Prague when accompanied by a passenger with a valid PID ticket. Rules for carriers, leads and muzzles depend on the animal and the type of transport.
Bicycles can be carried free within Prague under the applicable PID rules on the metro, selected tram sections, trains and ferries. Capacity restrictions apply, and passengers with reduced mobility or prams take priority.
Accessibility
Accessibility has improved substantially across Prague’s public-transport network.
- Metro: 48 of the network’s 61 station entries are currently listed as barrier-free
- Buses and trolleybuses: DPP-operated routes use low-floor vehicles
- Trams: low-floor services are marked with a wheelchair symbol in timetables
Before travelling, passengers with limited mobility should check the official Prague barrier-free travel information and the current status of lifts.
More information is also available in our guide for disabled and wheelchair travellers.
Public Transport Information Centres
Information centres are available at Prague Airport, Prague Main Railway Station and selected metro stations. Services include ticket sales, travel advice and information about the PID Lítačka system.
Locations and opening hours can change, so check the official list of public-transport information centres and ticket offices before travelling.
Safety and Etiquette
- Stand behind the safety line while waiting for a metro train.
- Take care near tram stops, particularly where passengers board directly from the road.
- Allow passengers to leave first before boarding.
- Offer priority seats to older passengers, pregnant women and passengers with limited mobility.
- Keep bags secure in crowded vehicles and at busy interchange stations.
Tip: Prague’s historic centre is compact, so combine walking with public transport. Use the metro for longer journeys and trams for shorter trips where you can enjoy views of the city.
Taxis and Private Transfers
Public transport is usually the most economical way to travel around Prague. However, a taxi or pre-booked transfer can be useful when arriving with substantial luggage, travelling late at night or heading directly to accommodation outside the centre.
Use a reputable company, a recognised app-based service or a pre-booked transfer. Avoid accepting unsolicited taxi offers at airports, stations or tourist hotspots.
My and I family visited prague this saturday and sunday, we got a subway train from ladvi to muzeum, we purchased ticket from machine in ladvi and boarded the train however the ticket collector came along inspected our 3 tickets and fined us czk500 for not validating tickets, no where in ladvi did we see this instruction also the ticket man showed us it on the back of the ticket, I am of poor eyesight and couldn’t read it anyway. I find it appalling that tourists are treated this way I have kept the tickets and the receipt for the fine I am sure you would to think how best to treat tourists or do you treat us with contempt and don’t really want us visiting your city.
Totally agree, this is the best way to cheat visitors….. bad country!!!!!! Same thing happened to me.
That’s a shame about being fined. Once, my tickets were inspected when I hadn’t validated them and I just smiled and said something like ‘look, I paid and thought that was enough’. He showed me how to validate and moved on. These inspectors are doing their jobs, and it’s not an easy one. It’s not a scam, it’s not aimed at ruining tourists’ days or to cheat them. Even locals are fined. At least you know now. With the all caps message, it reads like it ruined your holiday, but I hope it didn’t. (And it’s not a bad country, it’s one of the best. This person was just unlucky.)