METRO

The Prague metro operates from 5:00 a.m. until midnight. Metro lines run every 2-3 minutes at peak times and every 10 minutes at other times. All areas of the citycenter are accessible by three metro lines: A (green), B (yellow) and C (red). The metro is generally very reliable and offers a safe form of transportation around the city at high speeds.

TRAMS

The daytime tram service operates from 4:30 a.m. to midnight. Popular tram lines run every 3 minutes at peak times. Other routes run every 8-10 minutes during the week and every 15 minutes on weekends. The nighttime tram service operates from 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. These trams cover most areas of the city and run every 30 minutes, and have different numbers from the daytime ones.

Most useful tram routes: No.9 runs across the city via Wenceslas Square and onto Mala Strana. No. 22; No. 23 runs from Mala Strana to the rear of Prague Castle.

BUSES

Buses are a popular, convenient, easily accessible, and affordable way to travel through the Czech Republic. The main bus station for international buses in Prague is Florenc, Krizíkova (metro lines B and C). It is located east of the city center. To check bus schedules and fares, go to http://www.bei.cz/ and click on the upper left-hand British flag for the English version.

TAXI SERVICE

Taxis are readily available and relatively affordable, although taking a taxi is more expensive than using public transportation.

FUNICULAR TO PETRIN HILL

The funicular railway runs up Petrin Hill. Take it to enjoy wonderful birdseye views of Prague.

The funicular operates April-October 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and November-March 9:15 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. There is a stop midway for hungry visitors at the ornate Nebozizek Restaurant. The funicular costs 20czk. You can use the same ticket for travel on trams, buses, and the metro.

TRAIN

Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
Prague's main train station is near Wenceslas Square in the New Town.

Praha Holesovice Train Station
Prague's second train station is just outside the city centre.

Tickets and Reservations: Online and telephone bookings are not possible in English. Purchase tickets from a train station in Prague. Advance reservations are not permissible, so tickets are generally available, even on the day of travel.

Timetable: when searching the train timetable, do not put Prague, put Praha.