Transportation in Prague

Prague runs one of Central Europe's most coherent urban transport networks, metro, tram, and bus operating under a single integrated ticketing system. The metro has three lines: A (green) connecting the western suburbs to the historic center, B (yellow) crossing east-west through Náměstí Republiky, and C (red) running north-south through the main train station. Trams are the real backbone of daily life, threading through Old Town and Malá Strana where the metro doesn't reach, frequent service runs throughout the day and into the night on key routes. One practical note: validate your ticket before boarding, not after. Inspectors work in plain clothes and fines are issued on the spot with no grace period for tourists. Time-based tickets (valid across metro, tram, and bus) offer better value than per-ride fares for most visitors. The Lítačka app handles mobile ticketing if you prefer not to queue at machines. For rideshare, Bolt is widely used and generally reliable, a practical alternative when luggage makes tram navigation awkward. Avoid unmarked private taxis, near tourist hotspots. They are a well-documented source of inflated fares. From Václav Havel Airport, there is no direct metro connection. The Airport Express bus (line AE) runs to Hlavní nádraží (Prague Main Railway Station), where you can connect to the metro C line. Alternatively, bus lines connect the airport to Nádraží Veleslavín (metro A) and Zličín (metro B). Check current journey times and prices via the DPP website or Lítačka before you travel, the airport bus is an economy-tier option. Rideshare and licensed airport taxis are the comfort tier for door-to-door service.