Prague public transport combines metro, trams and buses, and reaches the city’s monuments and sights. If you’re staying at Aladin Praha, nearby metro stations make it useful to understand the basics before setting out.
- Network: metro, trams and buses.
- Nearby metro: Náměstí Míru and Jiřího z Poděbrad.
- Metro lines: A, B and C.
- Ticket choices: 30-minute, 90-minute, 24-hour and 72-hour tickets.
How Prague’s public transport network works
Prague public transport connects metro, tram and bus services across the city. The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) says the network reaches all monuments and sights, so you can combine different modes as your route requires.
The metro has three lines, marked A, B and C. The official metro map places Náměstí Míru and Jiřího z Poděbrad on line A. DPP describes metro service as running approximately from 4:30 a.m. to midnight; check the official site before you go for current operating and fare information.
DPP says its services run around the clock, with night connections provided by dozens of lines. It also reports that 45 metro stations, more than 900 buses and over 350 trams are barrier-free.
Tickets, passes and validation
Prague tickets are available for short trips and longer periods, and the right choice depends on how long you need to travel.
DPP lists full-fare tickets at CZK 39 for 30 minutes, CZK 50 for 90 minutes, CZK 150 for 24 hours and CZK 350 for 72 hours. Its listed app prices are CZK 36, CZK 46, CZK 140 and CZK 340, respectively.
DPP lists vending machines, its mobile app, points of sale, cashless payment and its e-shop as purchase options. Contactless touchscreen terminals on trams, urban buses and trolleybuses sell 30-minute, 90-minute and 24-hour Prague tickets. Those tickets are valid from purchase and need no separate validation.
If you buy a ticket before boarding, DPP advises validating it when you board a vehicle. For metro journeys, validate in the station entrance vestibule—not on the platform or train. The 24-hour and 72-hour tickets are transferable and valid throughout Prague from validation for their stated duration. They also cover the Petřín funicular; 30-minute and 90-minute tickets do not.
DPP says children up to age 15 travel free. Children aged 10 to 15 must show proof of age.
Metro stations nearby
Náměstí Míru and Jiřího z Poděbrad are the two nearby metro stations on line A. They are about 18 and 19 minutes on foot from Aladin Praha, respectively; each is about a 7-minute drive.
Praha-Vršovice station is about an 8-minute walk away. If you’re arriving by train, see the guide to routes from Prague main railway station.
Trams and buses for local journeys
Trams and buses complement the metro, giving you other ways to move around Prague. The network includes both urban buses and trolleybuses, and contactless terminals on trams, urban buses and trolleybuses sell selected Prague tickets.
For a broader look at the area, use the guide to Vršovice and Vinohrady. For the trip from the airport, see the airport transfer guide.
Planning a journey and checking disruptions
Use a regular-condition route map to plan a typical journey, then check for temporary changes before you travel. DPP publishes metro, metro-and-tram, metro-and-bus, night-service and reduced-mobility maps; PID also publishes regular-situation metro and tram line schemes. DPP directs passengers to a separate page for temporary route changes.
Ticket prices, service information and route changes can change. Check the official site before you go, using DPP or PID information for the detail you need.
FAQs
Which metro lines serve Prague?
The Prague metro has three lines, identified as A, B and C.
Can you use a 30-minute ticket on the Petřín funicular?
No. DPP says the 30-minute and 90-minute tickets are not valid on the funicular; 24-hour and 72-hour tickets are.
Do Prague public transport services run at night?
Yes. DPP says services operate 24 hours a day, with night connections provided by dozens of lines.