Prague trams names. Prague public transport

17.10.2021

Standing at a tram stop, you are waiting for "him". A few minutes later, the rails begin to vibrate, tremble, and you see the "he" - a red, bullet-like, tram-style tram that has spawned it and is still not obsolete - coming out of the corner. The red tram T3, which can often be seen on postcards and paintings by Prague artists, has become one of the brightest sights of Prague and its permanent symbol.

Its history began 50 years ago, when on November 21, 1962, the first copy was launched through the streets of the Czech capital. Even before the tram was mass-produced, its prototype was presented at the 1960 International Industrial Fair in Brno. The fathers-creators of this miracle of technology were the designers Antonín Gonzik and Frantisek Kardaus.

An unusual story happened to the T3 tram in March 1962. Right next to the manufacturing plant at the intersection of Plzeská and Radlická streets, he collided with a truck carrying barley. The tram driver received the nickname Barley King from his colleagues, and the tram itself began to be called "barley".

Until the end of 1962, the Prague public transport acquired 70 trams, which gradually began to replace the old two-way cars, which at that time, as a rule, were running in a three-car hitch. By the way, you can still ride around the city on an old two-way tram as an attraction. These trams run through Wenceslas Square.

The new T3 trams caused a number of problems, as a result of which the rails had to be expanded and reworked. Together with the driver, two conductors rode the tram. For them, a permanent place was set aside in the carriage between the front and middle doors. That is why for a long time it was possible to enter the tram only through the front doors, the rest served for the exit. In the 70s, conductors were replaced by ticket vending machines.

The main customer of the Czechoslovak T3 trams was the Soviet Union. A total of 11,353 trams were delivered to the USSR !, while the total number of vehicles produced is 13,713. In 1988, T3 was entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the most mass produced, and ČKD as the largest manufacturer of trams in the world.

The classic T3s stopped driving around Prague quite recently. The tram made its farewell trip on November 18, 2012, but modifications of this model, which are almost identical in appearance, still make up 40% of the tram fleet in the Czech capital. Today, red trams run in 47 cities in several countries of the world, including Germany, Russia, Latvia, Belarus and even Uzbekistan. And for Prague, T3 remains the insignia that is known on an equal footing with the Cathedral of St. Vitus and Charles Bridge.

Public transport in Prague includes 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 capital of the Czech Republic. A single ticket is valid for all types of transport in Prague - you buy and use with transfers any type of transport within a certain time.

It's 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 along it. For example, Prague Castle - Art. m. Malostranská, Old Town Square - st. m. Staroměstská.

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- red metro line - passes a little to the side of the tourist center, it is convenient to get there, for example, to the Vysehrad fortress, st. m. is also called. On the red line is the Hlavní nádraží metro station - the main railway station in Prague.

Transition line A- line WITH located at the Muzeum station. Crossing line A - line B at Můstek station. Crossing line B - line C at Florenc station.

There are no turnstiles that we are used to in the Prague metro.

Scheme of tram and metro routes in Prague on the map:

Buses and trams of Prague.

There are about 300 bus routes in Prague, from No. 100 to No. 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 day tram routes (trams from No. 1 to No. 26). Especially popular with tourists tram number 22... Its route runs close to the main sights of Prague. Practically, moving on it, you can arrange an inexpensive tram Hop-on - Hop-off - tour. We went to tram number 18 and quickly got to Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle.

Information board at the tram stop.

Interestingly, the horse tram was the first to appear in Prague in 1875. And in 1891 the first electric tram began to run. Guests of the city can ride an old tram through the historic center of Prague. Nostalgic line No. 91(Czech Nostalgická linka č. 91) is the name of this route. Fare for adults 35 CZK, for children under 14 years old and seniors 20 CZK.

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

We were in Prague on weekdays, so we were not able to ride 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 public transport system in Prague, so the same fares apply for the funicular. The lower station of the funicular is Újezd. Next to it there are trams # 9, # 12, # 22.

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

Water transport in Prague.

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

Few travelers know that you can ride on the Vltava at 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 drawback is that the ferry stations are very far from the tourist center. Therefore, we could not use this type 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 tariffs. Boarding - 40 CZK, 1 km on the way - 28 CZK, waiting for a passenger costs 6 CZK per minute. There are many taxi ranks in tourist areas. They are indicated by a special sign.

Where to buy a ticket for Prague city transport

Prague public transport tickets are called jízdenka("Rider"). Purchased in:

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

Some points of sale (shops, kiosks and souvenir shops) are open until 18-00. Specialist. points of the transport company are open on weekdays from 6-00 to 20-00. Therefore, it is better to purchase the required number of tickets for the evening pass right away in the afternoon.

There is an opportunity to buy "rides" 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 they will be more expensive.
You can also buy “rides” in such 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.

A ticket vending machine at the bus stop.

Such a machine is at the entrance to the funicular.

The cost of travel in Prague.

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

Child - from 6 to 14 years old and older ones - from 60 to 69 years old buy tickets at a discounted rate. WITH 15 years the adult fare begins. Small children are allowed to travel free of charge on public transport in Prague children under 6 years old accompanied by adults and seniors from 70 years old. Current fares are available at with Prague public transport website: dpp.cz

At the bus or tram driver you can buy "rides" on 90 minutes in 40 CZK- adult ticket and 20 CZK-children and discount tickets.

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

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

All types of tickets at the beginning of the trip need to punch in such yellow electronic composter devices. In this case, 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 changes an unlimited number of times, use different types of public transport. A ticket for 1 day or 3 days needs to be punched only once, at the beginning of your first trip.

Opening hours of the metro, trams, buses in Prague

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

In the afternoon Metro in Prague operates from 5-00 to 24-00, and on Fridays and Saturdays until 1-00. Trains run every 5-10 minutes, and during rush hour, the time between them is reduced to 2-3 minutes. Trams start running from 4:30 am to midnight. The same schedule for buses in Prague. The interval of their movement is 7-15 minutes.

Prague night routes

trams from 90 to 99 run from 00-00 to 4-30 every half hour. All night tram lines cross at the Lazarská stop, near Wenceslas Square. So with transfers you can get to different parts of Prague at night.
buses from 901 to 960 run at night from 00-00 to 4-30 every hour.
a night bus from Ruzyne airport to the center of Prague runs every half hour from 00-15 to 5-00. Paid at the regular public transport rate.

Prague night transport scheme. Buses and trams.

How to save money on public transport.

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

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

Prague is a very compact tourist city, convenient for tourists. It is enough to arrive at one “point” of the route (for example, to a stop near Prague Castle or Old Town Square) and from there you can see the sights on foot. It is easy to calculate that buying a ticket for 1 day for 110 CZK (adult fare) can be justified if you plan to make at least 5 rides of 30 minutes(5 * 24 CZK = 120 CZK) or 4 rides 90 minutes each(4 * 32 CZK = 128 CZK).

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

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

I'll tell you about our experience. On the first day we bought one “ride” for 30 minutes towards 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 we went to the Charles Bridge in the early morning (there and back), then again returned to the center and back to the apartments, finished the day with a trip to the Vysehrad fortress (there and back). 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 "rides")) At the top of the photo - for 1 day, at the bottom - for 30 minutes.

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

To do this, use the google map “Google Maps” and build a route between the 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 kind of transport is better to get.

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

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

There are also old red and yellow trams in Prague that we are used to. 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 displays, by which it is easy to navigate where you are and how many stops are still to go. “Our” stop.

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

Public transport in Prague is very comfortable for tourists and city residents. Travelers do not need to travel around the Czech capital by car. We left our car in a guarded parking lot, enjoyed taking 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 one of those cities where it is more convenient to use public transport than a private car. And the Prague tram is not only a means of transportation, but also one of the city's symbols, without which the streets would not be as we know them. This article will introduce you to the tram network of the Czech capital and the most interesting routes, as well as tell you about the rules for using this type of transport.

General description of the network

The Prague tram network is the largest and oldest in the Czech Republic. It densely covers the city, the track and the rolling stock are kept in perfect condition, the intervals between trams are quite short - thanks to this, the Prague network is considered one of the best tram systems in the world. The total length of the track is over 140 kilometers, the total length of the routes is over 500 kilometers, and the number of trams themselves is over 900. More than 300 thousand people use their services annually, which makes the tram the second most popular type of public transport in Prague after, of course, the metro.

As of September 2017, 25 daily routes have been organized, one of which, No. 23, is called nostalgic - it is served by old, unmodernized Tatra T3 tram models. Daily routes are numbered from 1 to 26: number 19 is missing, which was canceled because it duplicated other, more popular lines. The interval of traffic on weekdays is from four to 20 minutes, depending on the route and time of day. On weekends, the minimum waiting time is 7.5 minutes.

There are nine night routes. Until April 2017, they had numbers from 51 to 59, and then they were renamed from 91 to 99. That is, 51st became 91st, 52nd - 92nd and so on. At the same time, the historical route No. 91, popular among tourists, was deprived of its number in favor of the night line and became the 41st. Most of the night routes do not coincide with the day routes, and their network is arranged according to the radial principle: they all start from one place (the Lazarska stop in the city center), from where they diverge to different districts. Thus, "Lazarska" serves as a transfer stop where you can take any of the night trams. There are also several points where two night routes converge.

Night trams start operating at 20:00 as day trams and the replacement process lasts until about midnight. When the last daytime train leaves for the night, the drivers of the nighttime train change route numbers to 91–99. They run until 06:00.

Finally, there is the so-called historical route, which we have already mentioned - 41st, formerly 91st. It is serviced by a restored 1920s museum staff that will take you along a path filled with attractions. This is not so much transport as entertainment, so the opening hours are significantly different from ordinary trams. The 41st runs from March to November only on weekends and holidays. Opening hours - from 12:00 to 17:00, the interval is about an hour. We will talk about it in more detail later, but for now, let's return to ordinary routes.

How to use the tram in Prague

Trams, except for the 41st, together with buses, metro and funicular, are part of a single urban transport system, which is managed by one organization. Therefore, there is no division of tickets by type of transport, but there is a general ticket that is used everywhere.

Tickets in the Czech capital are valid not by the number of trips, but by time. For 24 kroons (a little less than one euro) you get the right to use transport for half an hour, for 32 - for one and a half hours, for 110 you can ride a day, for 310 - three days. For pensioners and children - half the price.

The term is counted not from the moment of purchase, but from the moment, let's say, of composting - when you first drive on a purchased ticket, you “punch” it in a special machine that prints the start time of the action. The controller will be guided by this data, who can check your fare. If the validity period has expired, and you need to move on, then in order not to leave, you can buy a new ticket using SMS. In this case, an electronic ticket will be sent to your phone. And ordinary paper tickets are sold by vending machines, which are available at every stop and metro station. It is not difficult to use them, everything is clear at an intuitive level. Note only that these machines do not accept paper money - only coins.

If you plan to stay in Prague for a long time and travel around the city a lot, then it may be economically expedient to purchase a pass for a long period (one month, three months, and so on). Such a pass does not need to be composted, it will already indicate the start and end dates of the validity. But you must have it with you. Passes are sold not everywhere, but only at certain metro stations - for example, at "Mustek", one of the central stations.

How to plan your route and choose the right ticket

Of course, in an unfamiliar city, you know how long the trip will take from point A to point B. And you need to know this, since the ticket is valid for a certain period. You have two options here.

Firstly, at each stop there is a board, where each route that passes through this stop is detailed in detail. The names of all stops and the driving time to them are indicated. Thus, if your route is simple and does not contain changes, then at the stop you can calculate its duration and buy the appropriate ticket.

Secondly, there is a route planner on the website of the organization that manages the transport. It will show you which trams you need to use to get where you need to, as well as how long it will take. To get an answer to these questions, you need to fill in several fields: from (From), where (To), desired intermediate points (Via), date (Date) and time (Time). Next to the time field are the words "departure" and "arrival" - by selecting one of them using the dot, you will note whether the specified time refers to the beginning of your trip or arrival at the place.

In the columns "from where", "where" and "through" you need to enter the name of the city location - for example, your hotel or the attraction you are looking for. If you are not familiar with local names, but know where you are, then you can select places on the map - to do this, open the "Map" link located to the right of each of these three fields.

When all the fields are filled in, click "search" - and the system will give you route options, where all the trams and other transport you need will be indicated. You will find out where to board them, how much each of them travels, what time it arrives at the stops you need, and so on. Each of the proposed options can be examined in detail on the map and even downloaded.

No. 41, formerly known as 91. This tram passes through the city center and is called museum, nostalgic, historic. The point is not only in the route, on which many attractions are located, but also in the rolling stock itself. It consists of two carriages, which first began to run on the streets of Prague in 1920. In 1944, the tram got into an accident and was repaired, after which it worked until 1992. In 2000, the worn-out train was restored, returned to its original appearance and put back on the rails.

Since it accommodates only 45 people and is very popular, it is best to sit down at one of the first stops, ideally at the very first. It starts from Vozovna Střešovice, where there is also a public transport museum, where you can walk while waiting for the 41st.
From there you can drive to Prague Castle - the famous fortress, which today is a whole complex of attractions and is a must in the program of any tourist.

Another stop is the Royal Garden and the Belvedere Palace located on its territory, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance.
The tram stops at Lesser Towns and Wenceslas Squares - locations densely built up with historical buildings, monuments, palaces.

On the 41st you can also reach the National Theater and the Veletrzni Palace. Even if you are not going to the opera, the theater building is still worthy of your attention as an excellent example of the exquisite Italian neo-Renaissance. The Veletrzni Palace houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, where the works of Picasso and many of his illustrious colleagues are exhibited.

Final stop - Exhibit. This is an exhibition area with musical fountains, an oceanarium, an amusement park and other interesting objects.
A regular adult ticket for the museum route costs 35 CZK, for children under 15 years old - 20. Also 20 CZK will need to be paid for a stroller with a child and a person in a wheelchair, the same is paid by elderly people over 70 years old.

No. 23. This nostalgic route was launched in March 2017, and until 2014 the number belonged to the usual daily route, which was canceled to improve the work of No. 22. Tatra T3 runs along this line - Czech-made cars that were manufactured from 1960 to 1999 and known to residents not only of the Czech Republic, but also of other countries of the former socialist camp, including the USSR. Somewhere they were modernized, somewhere they were removed from the routes, and now you can drive exclusively in Prague in the original Tatra T3.

They got a look in the style of the eighties: the plastic seats of the previous model, massive speakers, stop announcements, the font of information signs - all from the past. Goes 23rd through the historical center - from the stop "Kralovka" to the Vinohrady district - and passes near the Prague Castle and other tourist places.

No. 23 is a full-fledged daily route, so it runs all year round and is paid for with regular tickets according to the usual system.

Of the ordinary routes, the most interesting are Nos 9 and 22. Modern trams run along them, from the windows of which you can see many old buildings of the center.
Even if you don't really need to go anywhere, take the time to ride the Prague tram - without this detail, the puzzle of your impression of the city will not be complete.

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.