Prague tram traffic map. Trams in Prague

17.10.2021

Trams in Prague are very popular. The tram network, as well as the Prague metro network, 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 and the funicular) is 548 km. In total, there are twenty-four tram routes in Prague; they carry about 350 thousand passengers every day.

Trams in Prague in the daytime they run on twenty-four routes, and at night - on nine. The most popular are routes 22, 17 and 9, which run close to the main sights of Prague. Historical route number 91 can be singled out separately.

Ticket prices in Prague

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

Bus stop schedules

In the Czech capital, there is a stand at each stop with a tram schedule for Prague. At the top of this stand, in a blue square, a view is depicted passing through this stop. Below it is an inscription with the name of the stop. Green arrows indicate the direction of tram movement, and numbers - route numbers. These numbers are located on a dark or white background, indicating whether this is a night or day route.

Below is a list of all route stops. The current stop is always highlighted in this list. Above it, the previous stops of the route are indicated, and below - the subsequent ones (next to the subsequent stops, the number of minutes is indicated in which the tram reaches them). If you see that the station you need is located in the list above the highlighted (that is, the 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, the tram intervals change, while the routes themselves remain unchanged. Prague tram transport works very clearly, like a clock.

Scheme of Prague trams

Prague night trams

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

Prague tram timetable

Each stop has a timetable for Prague trams. It is usually updated twice a year. If you wish, you can plan your route in advance. This can be done on the dpp.cz website. Going to it and entering in the appropriate fields the start and end stop of your route, and then pressing the Search button (Hledat), after which you will receive a detailed route indicating the time and cost of the trip, as well as a description of all necessary transfers.

Tram routes in Prague that are popular among travelers

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

Tram line 23 and 22
These routes start from the National Theater, pass the Staroměstská metro stations, and then Malostranská, then through the most beautiful places of the city to the Belvedér, Prague Castle, Pohořelec stations,
Tram route 14
It runs from Karela Square (Karlovo namesti) to the park called Letenske Sady.
Prague tram route 9
This tram crosses Prague via Wenceslas Square and then continues to Mala Strana.
Tram route 17
Runs between Vysehrad and Letenske Sady Park.
Historic tram 91
This tram runs on holidays and weekends from March to November. It departs every hour from the Střešovice station and passes through the city center.

Urban transport is a complex economy, and each large city is forced to take various steps towards its optimization. As the number of private cars in the city grew, movement within the city became so difficult that urgent measures had to be taken.

In Prague, for example, they took the path of improving the development of public transport. This is a very correct decision, since public transport has obvious advantages over decentralized private transport: it does not take up parking space in the most inappropriate places for this; has well-defined routes and schedule, which allows you to fully plan its work; with proper organization of transport arteries, it has a high speed of movement of passengers, and its number of customers grows as the efficiency of transportation increases. To this should be added the environmental friendliness of public transport, that is, much less environmental pollution compared to the mass of cars.

As a result of the serious measures taken in a timely manner, Prague now belongs to those few cities where residents widely use public transport, preferring it over private cars. The people of Prague gave up trolleybuses even more than 40 years ago, but they have developed a widespread tram service. It is currently the most common when it comes to land transport. The tram, as the residents of the city themselves say, is a symbol of Prague, and its streets would be different if they did not have the usual tram chime.

And in those places where the tram does not reach, numerous buses... That is why the residents, having at their disposal various types of transport, acting in a coordinated and precise manner, in accordance with the schedule, do not arrive anywhere late and do not rush, but calmly move around the city, knowing that the transport will not let them down.

And the whole reason is the precise organization of the functioning of such a vast economy. At each stop, for the convenience of passengers, there is a list of transport passing through this stop, indicating the time of arrival.

It happens, for example, that on some section of a tramway, or on a highway, planned repair work or reconstruction is carried out. In this case, what about the passengers who have to proceed on this section? And the question is solved simply: at each stop related to the changes, marks appear in the schedule, highlighted in yellow bright color, informing passengers about changes in the route.

Transport timetable, including, tram schedule in Prague different throughout the week because trams and buses run differently on weekends. However, these differences are also noted in the timetable at each stop. Therefore, when traveling on weekends, it is worth keeping in mind that you can stay at the bus stop for more than 5 minutes, usually on weekdays.

Well, and even unplanned situations cannot be programmed in advance, but in this case, the city services have various "B plans", which allow them to take into account the needs of passengers as much as possible.

Tram routes many, about 24 routes in the daytime operate on and. And although the night remains only 9 night trams, for the city it is quite enough. The most popular, of course, are tram routes passing through the city center, these are No. 17, 9 and 22. Separately highlighted, which has its own historical significance. It is not permanent, and the tram runs on this route only from April to October. The tram follows from, or, as it is also called, Tram Museum, in Strešovice to the Vystaviste stop. It - historic tram, an excursion, a kind of museum on wheels, and you cannot attribute it to public transport.

If you are not a resident of Prague, but you still need to travel around it, then to draw up the correct route you need to use public transport maps, including - map (scheme) of trams in Prague, as well as - other types of transport.

Routes / Map / Tram map of Prague /

Routes / Map / Prague Night Tram Scheme /

Such maps and charts are easy to obtain in Prague. But if you are accustomed to using the advantages of the Internet, then in this case it will help you to make your task easier. There is such a "Route Planner", go there by the link. The language is Czech, you can choose English or German. You will be asked to fill out a completely understandable questionnaire, where there are columns "From" and "To", that is, "From" and "Where", there is a place to indicate the point through which you want to follow - the column "Via". You indicate the date on which you are planning the trip, as well as the time of arrival at the end of the route or departure from the starting point. You will be offered several options, sometimes quite a few. There is also a button "Map", pressing which will give you the opportunity to see your routes on the map of the city.

Example: Suppose a tourist has booked a room in 4-star Hotel Golf (Plzeňská 103 / 215a 150 00 Praha)... Before booking, he made sure that there are tram, bus or metro stops near the hotel as written. The tram stop of the same name is located very close to the above-described hotel - Hotel Golf, where the following tram routes No. 9, 10, 58, 59 go. Next, open the page in the browser //spojeni.dpp.cz/ConnForm.aspx?tt=PID&cl=E5, we drive into the window "From" - stop Hotel Golf and in the next window "To" - for example, Staroměstská... Select the date, time and click on "Search".

After that, we will be offered options from which you can choose something suitable in terms of time and transfers.

The tourist chose the first option: at 10:00 am boarding tram number 9 (stop Hotel Golf), at 10:17 am at the stop Národní divadlo, where he will change to tram number 17 at 10:22 am. In 2 minutes he will be at the Staroměstská stop. In total, the trip takes 24 minutes, which means a one-time ticket worth 24 kroons is suitable for him.

We can see the entire route on the map - for this you need to click on "Map"

Well, in order to see the entire list of stops that he will pass - click on the "magnifying glass" icon.

Then download it in PDF format. This format is convenient to view on your smartphones and tablets.

Tram tickets. Price. How to use the tram in Prague

The good thing about public transport in Prague is that there is a unified ticket system for all types of transport. That is, you do not buy separately tram ticket, and separately - by bus. This system is based not on the mode of transport, but on the time during which the ticket is valid.

There are one-time tickets with a specific validity period, and there is a travel ticket. Single-use tickets are subject to composting, which is done on the first trip after purchasing the ticket. This is the starting point of the ticket validity period, namely on this date and time the public transport inspector is guided when he determines whether your ticket is still valid or not.

Travel tickets are not validated, they just have to be with the passenger and must be presented to the controllers.

A one-time ticket can be valid for 30 minutes, or even 72 hours.

There is a discount for children and seniors, which is half the original ticket price.

List of one-time tickets and their cost:

- valid for 30 minutes, cost 24 kroons;
- valid for 90 minutes, cost CZK 32;
- valid for 24 hours, that is, one day, cost 110 CZK;
- valid for 72 hours, that is, three days, cost 310 CZK

There is a fine of 40 euros for travel without a ticket, so be careful!

How to use the tram in Prague

Buy the ticket you need from the vending machine, which is located at any tram, bus or metro station. Then get on the tram and compose it. Then you count down the time.

Such is tram cost in Prague, but the purchased ticket covers all types of transport - both tram and bus, and .

Both single tickets and travel tickets are for one passenger. But they are not personalized, therefore, if you, for example, with a friend, are not traveling together, but at different times, you can use the same travel document. But if you came on vacation together and are going to travel together, then each of you will have to purchase a travel document.

In order not to spend extra money, estimate how many days you will be in Prague, and choose the most economical use of tickets from the options offered. Arithmetic problem for the 4th grade.

You just need to keep in mind that a monthly pass costs 670 kroons, so all options for one-time tickets, which in total exceed this amount, should be immediately rejected by you as uneconomical in favor of purchasing a monthly pass. For example, if you stay in Prague for 7 days, then if you apply for one-time tickets, you will have to pay 310 + 310 + 110 = 730. This is clearly more than 670, especially since you will have to punch three times. Therefore, get a travel card, and then, upon departure, you can give it to someone. He has already fulfilled his function of saving your money, and this is the main thing.

True, you can buy a monthly pass not everywhere, but at the box office PID (Prazska integrovana doprava), which is not at every stop. Here, at the cash desk, payment is made either in cash in Czech crowns or by bank transfer. You will receive a small cardboard card in your hands, which you can immediately laminate for 10 kroons, indicating the date and time of its issue. Two more important dates will also be indicated here: the date of the first day and the date of the last day of the period when your travel card is valid.

On the same website where the route planner is waiting for you, (dpp.cz), you will be shown the metro station with the PID ticket office. To get the information you need, you need to select your metro line and find the column "Coupons with arbitrary start of validity". The lines marked with the word "all" indicate the stops you need. These are:

— on line A: Skalka, Hradčanská;
— on branch B: Můstek, Anděl, Palmovka, Florenc, Zličín, Vysočanská, Smíchovské nádraží;
— on line C: Nádraží Holešovice, Roztyly, Letňany.

Such ticket offices are open on weekdays, but on weekends you cannot buy a ticket in Prague, everything is closed. And on weekdays - please, from 6:00 to 20:00, except Saturday and Sunday.

They say that now tickets are being sold at information centers, at the airport, at the first and second terminals.

Popular tram routes among tourists are # 9, 22 and 91

Tram route No. 9

Sídliště Řepy- Blatiny - Slánská - Hlušičkova - Krematorium Motol - Motol - Vozovna Motol - Hotel Golf - Poštovka - Kotlářka - Kavalírka - Klamovka - U Zvonu - Bertramka - Anděl (В) - Nádádádivá těmandro B) - Lazarská - Vodičkova - Václavské náměstí (A) - Jindřišská - Hlavní nádraží (C) - Husinecká - Lipanská - Olšanské náměstí - Olšanská - Nákladové nádraží Žižkov - Nákladové nádraží Žižkov - Biskupcova - Ohrada - Vápenka - Strážní - Chmelnice - Kněžská luka - Spojovací

Tram route 22

Bílá Hora- Malý Břevnov - Vypich - Říčanova - Břevnovský klášter - U Kaštanu - Drinopol - Marjánka - Malovanka - Pohořelec - Brusnice - Pražský hrad - Královský letohrádek - Malostranská (А) - Malostranské nář - Karlovo náměstí (B) - Štěpánská - IPPavlova (C) - Náměstí Míru (A) - Jana Masaryka - Krymská (t) - Ruská - Vršovické náměstí - Čechovo náměstí - no. - Průběžná - Na Hroudě - Nádraží Strašnice - Radošovická - Na Padesátém - Zahradní Město - Sídliště Zahradní Město - Na Groši - Hostivařská - Nádraží Hostivař

Tram route No. 91

Vozovna Střešovice- Brusnice - Pražský hrad- Královský letohrádek - Malostranská - Malostranské náměstí - Hellichova - Újezd -Národní divadlo - Národní třída - Lazarská - Vodičkova - Václavské náměstí -Jindřišská - Masarykovo nádraží - Náměstí republiky - Dlouhá třída - Nábřeží Kpt. Jaroše - Strossmayerovo náměstí - Veletržní - Výstaviště Holešovice

And - off topic, but by the way: there is a pub in Prague, called - "The first beer tram"... It looks like a tram car, and has been converted into a catering establishment from a tram depot. It's easy to come here, this is the final stop of tram route 11. Despite the fact that the pub itself is small, it has two halls - one for non-smokers, and the other, naturally, for smokers. The owner of the establishment himself meets you, personally proposes the menu, and the whole cozy atmosphere of the pub is conducive to relaxation and rest.

Prague tram

It is very important to be able to use public transport correctly when arriving in another country. Therefore, let's find out the main points of using transport in Prague.

Tickets have a time limit, and the price does not depend on the distance. At the entrance to the transport, you punch the ticket and time is put on it. The validity period of the ticket is counted from this time. If the validity time of the ticket is not used up during one trip, then you can use it for the next trip.
Purchased tickets can be used to travel by metro, bus, tram, as well as to climb on Petrin Hill (Petřín).
There are no conductors and turnstiles in Prague. Tickets are checked by “itinerant” groups of controllers, escorted by police officers into the metro.
There are stops at which you can exit by pressing the "STOP" button in advance
In Prague, there are nighttime public transport routes. They are usually highlighted in black at stops.
Transport in the Czech Republic, unlike Russia, works exactly on schedule. Public transport timetables can be viewed on the Internet or at the bus stop.
Discount travel for children under 14 years old. For a child over 10 years old, a document is required to prove his age.
In Prague, there is a very convenient opportunity to buy tickets for public transport via SMS (if you have a Czech sim card).
Travel for children 5 years old inclusive is free. A stroller with a child is carried free of charge, without a child it is considered luggage.

Ticket-free travel

If you are caught without a ticket on public transport, you will have to pay a fine of 800 CZK. If the payment is overdue for 15 days, the amount will increase to 1500 kroons.

Fare

Tickets	Adult	Preferential (for children, for the elderly)	Purchase via SMS
Standard / 90 minutes	32 Kč	16 Kč	Yes
Short-term / 30 minutes	24 Kč	12 Kč	Yes
24 hours / 1 day	110 Kč	55 Kč	Yes
72 hours / 3 days	310 Kč	—	Yes
Month / 30 days	670 Kč	—	—

It is most profitable for tourists to buy tickets for a day and for 3 days. They start to act from the moment they are composted and allow you not to think about the time of the trip.

Public transport tickets in Prague

Where to buy tickets in Prague?

In small kiosks selling newspapers, cigarettes and printed matter. Usually located near metro stations.
In the yellow terminals, you can buy tickets with coins. They are located at public transport stops and metro stations.
At information centers at the airport and at train stations.
On given on the page you can find the addresses and opening hours of ticket sales points.

Public transport hours

Underground

The metro in Prague runs daily from 5:00 to 24:00

Intervals between trains: 4-10 minutes

Peak hours: 2-4 minutes

Trams

Trams in Prague operate from 5:00 to 0:30

Intervals 5-20 minutes, during rush hours 4-8 minutes

Night schedule from 0:30 to 5:00

Night Schedule Intervals 30 minutes

Funicular

The funicular to Petřín Hill is open daily from 9:00 to 23:00

Intervals in summer 10 minutes, in winter 15 minutes

The Prague funicular is one of the attractions of the Czech Republic. You can read more about it.

Buses

Daily from 4:30 am to 0:30 am

Intervals during peak hours 6-8 minutes, at normal times 15-20 minutes

City transport in Prague, as noted by many tourists who have visited the capital of the Czech Republic, is very well organized and works flawlessly. It has an extensive network, covering even the most remote corners of the city, and runs strictly in accordance with the schedule.

During peak hours, the number of public transport in Prague increases, so no one ever rides in it while standing, there is no crush and crowding. City transport maps can be found at almost every stop.

Underground

general information

The city metro network consists of only three lines. They are indicated by the corresponding letters and colors:

line "A" - in green. It starts from Depo Hostivař station to Dejvická station
line "B" - marked in yellow and starts from Černý Most station to Zličín station
line "C" - marked in red. It starts from Háje station to Letňany station. Also has connections to Muzeum stations on lines A and C, Můstek on lines A and B and Florenc on lines B and C

The total length of the Prague metro is 59.3 km and includes only 54 stations.

Prague metro opening hours

The metro station in the capital operates almost around the clock. The first train leaves for the route at 5:00 am, and the last one ends at midnight. Every Friday and Saturday, when the work week ends, all metro lines run an hour longer.

Movement interval

Trains in the metro run at rush hour on weekdays with an interval of 2-3 minutes, the rest of the time - with an interval of 4-10 minutes. You can view the timetable and draw up a route for travel in the metro on the official website of the main transport company in Prague: www.dpp.cz.

Transport nuances

It should be noted that the Prague metro is very deep. It so happened that due to the peculiarities of the local soil, the canals for the metro had to be dug deep underground. That is why you should not be surprised if you see that the local escalators there are so big and long.

The movement of metro passengers is organized in such a way that there will never be a crush. Those who are moving to the platform follow the right path, and the people who need to get to the exit follow the left. The entrance to the metro is always marked with the letter "M".

It should also be remembered that the direction of movement of a train is always determined by the final station of its route. The name of the direction can be found on the plate, which is located in the first carriage of the train. In addition, you will never find turnstiles or subway employees in the metro lobby, so a ticket can be bought exclusively from the machine. Keep this in mind when taking the metro to areas far from the city center.

Often in the Prague metro, entry and exit are through the same door. And in order to enter or exit the carriage, you must press the button on the doors.

Trams

general information

Prague trams are the most convenient mode of transport for moving around the city, thanks to which you can fully enjoy the sights of the Czech capital. Today the tram network of the city has about 26 day, as well as 9 night and 1 historical route - this is an old tram number 91, which runs only on weekends and holidays from late March to mid-November. It starts its movement from the station Vozovna Střešovice.

It is worth noting that the tram schedule can be found at every stop. In addition, 2-3 or more trams can run through the stop. In the very center of the city, there is the Lazarská connecting station, through which the routes of absolutely all night trams run. Thus, you can safely get to any part of Prague.

Tram opening hours

During the day, Prague trams operate from 4:30 to 24:00, and at night from 23:00 to 4:30.

Movement interval

The daytime lines run trams numbered 1-26, which run at intervals of up to 5 minutes. At night, trams numbered 51-59 run around the city at intervals of half an hour. Please be aware that on weekends the tram schedule is slightly different from that on weekdays. On holidays, you can find changes to the timetable at stops.

Transport nuances

If any tram breaks down, a bus is released on the route instead, giving it the same number as the tram, however, the letter X is attributed to it. For example, instead of the 26th tram, a bus number X26 will run around the city.

Prague Buses

general information

Buses from various bus carriers run in Prague. But the main one is the Transport Company of the Capital City of Prague, which has an extensive network of routes. Its official website is http://www.dpp.cz/.

Several bus routes connect the Czech capital with the suburbs. You can take such a bus at the metro station, which is located on the outskirts of Prague. In addition, many buses, including international ones, leave from Florenc Station, serving metro B and C.

Bus opening hours

During the day, buses run from 4:30 am to 12:00 am. The night bus schedule includes hours from 00:30 to 4:30 in the morning.

Movement interval

During the day, Prague buses run every 60 minutes. At night, routes numbered 501 - 514 and 601 - 604 also move at intervals of once an hour.

Transport nuances

Prague buses stop on request. To get off at a particular stop, you should press the special STOP button located in the passenger compartment in advance. Make sure that after pressing, the indicator lights up either above the door or in front of the bus.

Taxi

general description

Taxis in Prague are not very popular with tourists. Moreover, in the city there is no such thing as a “private trader” at all. Taxi cars are easily recognizable as they have luminous signs on their roofs. On the doors, as a rule, there are prices and information about the transport company, who owns the taxi.

Taxis have a meter that can print a receipt. In some cars, you can also pay with a credit card. In the Czech capital, there is also a taxi specifically for drivers who decide to have a drink after work. Having ordered a similar service, a taxi with two drivers will come for you. The second driver will take you in your own car to wherever you need it.

Taxi cost

The taxi fare consists of:

cost per boarding, which on average is 30-50 CZK
cost per waiting, which is usually 5 CZK per minute
cost for 1 km of travel in the city, which is in the range of 18-36 CZK

Taxi opening hours

Taxi Prague operates around the clock.

Transport nuances

Taxis in the capital can be ordered in two ways:

call the dispatch service or use the Internet
catch in the street

In order to hail a taxi right on the street, you just need to raise your hand in a suitable place. It is worth remembering that most taxi drivers, if stopped on the street in the evening or at night, inflate the fare, so it is best to agree on the price in advance. In addition, these taxi drivers sometimes cheat, including the counter for the “out of town” tariff. In this case, they will take you around the city at an expensive rate. Despite the fact that the authorities of Prague are actively fighting this phenomenon, making periodic raids, they have not yet been able to completely eradicate the problem.

Main carriers:

City Taxi - http://www.citytaxi.cz/
Dimo Taxi - http://www.dimotaxi.cz/
Profi Taxi - http://www.profitaxi.cz/

Prague public transport tickets

When deciding to use public transport in Prague, remember that for ease of movement around the capital, the city authorities decided to introduce a single type of ticket that can be used for all types of public transport. However, in order to travel in it, you must have a valid ticket with you. Tram and bus drivers do not sell tickets. They can only be purchased:

in metro stations
in numerous newsstands that are located throughout the city
on the website of the Transport company
at the reception in hotels, travel agencies, shopping centers
in machines that only accept coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 kroons

A ticket is only valid if it has a punch mark on it. Such composter validators can always be found at the entrance to the subway or bus. They are colored bright yellow. The ticket is inserted into the composter with the arrow forward and only then the device punches the date and time on it. From that moment on, the ticket is considered valid. The next time you enter the transport, you do not need to re-punch the ticket.

Types of tickets

The main ticket, which allows multiple connections (90 minutes), costs 32 CZK. For children 6-15 years old, there is a discount ticket, which can be purchased for 16 kroons. The cost of a short-term ticket with the possibility of connections (30 minutes) is 24 kroons. People of retirement age 60-65 have the opportunity to buy a basic ticket for 16 kroons, and a short-term ticket for 12 kroons.

The service of purchasing tickets via SMS has been introduced for owners of mobile phones. But for this they need to have a SIM card from a Czech operator. By sending an SMS to number 90206 with the text:

DPT32 - you become the owner of the main ticket, which is valid for 90 minutes and costs CZK 32
DPT24 - you can buy a short-term ticket valid for half an hour for 24 CZK
DPT110 - allows you to buy a ticket for 24 hours for 110 CZK
DPT310 - makes it possible to become the owner of a ticket valid for 72 hours at a cost of 310 CZK

Baggage payment

To carry a suitcase or a stroller without a child, a dog without a box on public transport, an additional 24 kroons must be paid. If there is a child in the stroller, then there is no need to pay for its transportation.

Travel card

The ticket, which is valid for 24 hours, costs 110 CZK, and the discounted ticket for children costs 55 CZK. The cost of a three-day pass will cost the traveler 310 CZK.

Amount of fines

You will never find conductors on the Prague public transport. Tickets are checked by the controllers of the Transport Company. They can require the passenger to present the ticket, take away the ticket from him if it is invalid, and also issue a fine, the amount of which is 1000 kroons. If the passenger has agreed to pay for it on the spot or no later than 15 days at the box office of the Transport Company, then the amount of the fine is reduced by 800 kroons.

The fine for stowaway baggage transportation is 200 kroons. If you pay it on the spot or at the box office of the Transport Company, the amount is reduced by 100 kroons. When contacting a passenger, the controller is obliged to present a yellow-red badge along with a service certificate, and after paying a fine, he must issue a receipt.

Transport in Prague is well organized and allows you to quickly reach places that may be of interest to visitors to the city. Please note that the central historical districts of Prague can be reached by metro or tram, and city buses do not run there.

Hiking in the historical center of Prague are very popular: the center is well adapted for them, especially since it is very compact in size and bypassing it all is an easy task for those who are accustomed to walking, sightseeing. The sidewalks are mostly paved, which makes them not very convenient for people with disabilities. Also pay attention to the movement of vehicles: drivers may not always give way to pedestrians. For more convenience when walking, it is recommended to purchase a city map; you can buy it in shops or travel agencies.

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

Metro, buses and trams

Into the unified transport system of Prague (in English: Prague Integrated Transport system or PIT) includes underground, numerous tram and bus routes, suburban trains type S, running within the city. It also includes 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 end later for optimal integration with the metro.

Schedule traffic can be found 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 on which 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 the stations Můstek(lines A and B), Muzeum(lines A and C) and Florenc(lines A and B). By metro, 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 times (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 up to 10 minutes in the evening. Daily routes are trams numbered 1-12, 14, 16-18, 20, 22, 24-26. Night routes (from 0.00 to 5.00 o'clock) include trams numbered 51-59, they run at intervals of 30 minutes. In the same period from the station Lazarská trams in the city center 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 o'clock) buses numbered 501-515 (at intervals from 30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as buses No. 601-610, which are suburban. You should buy tickets for them in advance. Keep in mind that city buses do not go to the areas of the historical center (such as the Old Town, New Town, etc.), this is done in order to avoid noise and atmospheric pollution of these places.

Transport schemes

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

Prague line diagram underground, png file.
Diagram of the movement of the day railway transport of Prague (metro and trams), png file.
Movement pattern trams, png file.
Movement pattern night transport (trams and buses), png file.
Scheme railway transport in Prague and surroundings, png file.

The above diagrams are compiled by 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 CZK- 90 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
24 CZK- 30 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
110 CZK- 24 hours - with the possibility of transfer,
310 CZK- 72 hours - with the possibility of transfer.

With the first three tariffs indicated, children receive a 50% discount, with the latter, one child can ride with you for free. Children under 15 receive the discount. Children under 6 travel free of charge.

Ticket selling carried out in the following places:

automatic machines on ticket sales. Tickets are on sale in denominations of 24, 32, 110 kroons. Only coins are accepted, change is returned.
grocery the shops, tobacco shops (with an inscription Tabak), newsstands ( Trafika). Tickets are in denominations of 24 and 32 kroons.
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). Tickets are sold with a denomination of 32 kroons at a price of 40 kroons.
ticket Czech Railways ticket offices... Tickets for 110 kroons are sold.
trains type Eurocity or Intercity (EC / IC) - sometimes conductors in them sell tickets for 110 kroons at the entrance to Prague. More information about the types of trains in the section transport Czech Republic.
across sms tickets can only be purchased by subscribers of Czech mobile operators. To do this, you need to send sms to the number 902 06 with text DPT24(ticket for 24 CZK, duration 30 minutes), DPT32(32 kroons, 90 min), DPT 110(110 CZK, 24 hours), DPT 310(310 CZK, 72 hours).

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

Ticket machine

Metro ticket composter

Ticket for travel in the unified transport system of Prague

Safety and etiquette. Be careful: when the tram arrives, step back a couple of steps, 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 a taxi ride, then a few tips below will help you.

Official taxis in Prague are labeled accordingly, but taxis vary in color. The number and name of the carrier company are indicated on the doors of the car. In the salon there is a price list for transportation services, having studied which you can clarify the cost of travel. 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 (CZK 18 per km)
Modrý anděl, +420 737 222 333 (19 CZK per km)
Speedcars, +420 224 234 234 (CZK 19 per km)
Sedop, +420 841 666 333 (CZK 23 per km)
City Taxi, +420 257 257 257 (24 CZK per km)
Halo Taxi, +420 244 114 411 (CZK 24 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 inflate prices significantly. This is especially true when traveling from the airport or railway station to the city center. If you have 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 with supposedly "fixed prices" for getting around town. Do not fall for this bait: these are fake "documents" and their content does not correspond to reality.

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

Better not to hail a taxi 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 tariff set by the city authorities for paying for one kilometer of travel is 28 kroons (approximately 48 rubles or 1.1 euros).

Cars

To drive a car in Prague, you can use a Russian driver's license, but no more than three months of stay in the Czech Republic. Traffic regulations are basically the same as in other European countries. Traffic in Prague is very busy and there are frequent traffic jams. Plus, in the city center, the streets are narrow and often one-way traffic on them. Therefore, we do not recommend considering a car as a priority and convenient means of getting around the historical center of Prague.

Parking

Prague districts map

In the center of Prague (districts of Prague 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 lines on the sidewalk.

blue zone(Centre). Parking here is for residents of these areas and property owners only. Tourists can purchase a short-term parking ticket in this area for a period of 4 hours (for 120 CZK) or 10 hours (400 CZK). 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 a car here, but no more than 3 minutes.
orange zone(Prague 3 district). Parking in this area is limited to 2 hours. Payment must be made through a parking meter. The printed coupon should be placed behind the windshield so that it can be clearly seen from the outside of the vehicle. Parking for 1 hour is 40 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 10 minutes). Parking in the orange zone is paid from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 - free. On weekends, parking is usually free; the opposite can be indicated by an information sign under the parking sign.
green Zone(Prague 1, 2, 3 district). Parking in this area is limited to 6 hours. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 30 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 15 minutes of parking). Parking in the green zone is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00 hours. And from 18.00 to 8.00 - free. Parking is usually free on weekends.
zone of districts Prague 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10... Paid parking has not yet been commissioned in these areas. You can park your car in the correspondingly marked parking lots: this is a blue sign with the letter "P". There may be an information plate 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 in terms of 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 (on public transport)". Such parking lots are located almost all near metro stations, namely near 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 current occupancy of these parking lots can be viewed at www.dpp.cz/en/parking/. After the metro closes at 1.00 am, the parking lots are closed. Those who do not collect their car must pay a fine of 100 CZK. Since P + R parking lots are integrated into the unified transport system of Prague (PIT), when using them, in addition to a 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, you do not need to purchase it again. However, it must be kept for the entire time of parking: when you pick up the car, the ticket will be checked.
Bike + ride (B + R)... This car park, which is part of the P + R car park, allows you to park your bicycles free of charge. To do this, you need to get a parking ticket on the spot with a deposit of 20 CZK. If you do not pick up the bike on time and leave it for a period from 1.00 to 4.00 hours, you will have to pay 100 CZK.

Penalties

Fines assigned to violators are either paid locally or come in the form of a receipt by mail. The maximum fine that a police officer can issue you to pay on the spot is 2000 kroons. Also, fines can be paid through the bank. In case you rent a car, a fine will be presented 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 written penalty must be paid within 10 days.

Water transport

The Vltava River, which has inspired composers such as Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák, can be enjoyed on various river boats as part of the excursion.

Prague water transport

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

River vehicles are used for excursions both inside and outside Prague.

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

Routes ferry crossings:

ferry P1: Sedlec - Zámky
ferry P2: V Podbabě - Podhoří
ferry P3: Lihovar - Veslařský ostrov
ferry P5: Kotevní - Císařská louka - Výtoň
ferry P6: Lahovičky - Nádraží Modřany

Funicular

The Funicular, which runs along the slope of the Petrin Hill, also belongs to the unified transport system of Prague. The route consists of three stations. The route starts from the station Ujezd(Uyezd), located near the stop of trams No. 9, 12, 22, to the station. The intermediate station is Nebozizek... There is a station at the top of the hill Petřín(Petrshin). Next to it there is the Petrin Observation Tower, the Stefanik Observatory, and the Rose Garden.

Bike

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

Links

www.ropid.cz - Prague's Unified Transport System: transport timetables, route plans, ticket prices.

www.dpp.cz/en - Prague Transport Company. Public transport routes, ticket prices, parking information, etc.