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Transportation

Public Transport in Prague

Prague has a highly developed and reliable public transport network, coordinated under the Prague Integrated Transport (PID = Pražská integrovaná doprava) system. It includes: metro, trams, trolleybuses, city and regional buses, city and regional trains, ferries, and a funicular. Most city lines are operated by the Prague Public Transit Company (DPP = Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy).

Please note: All bus and trolleybus stops in Prague are request stops, so remember to press the stop button in advance when you wish to get off.

Tickets and Fares

Fare information is available on the DPP or PID websites. You can buy a ticket at ticket machines, at ticket offices and information centres, on vehicles (tram, urban busses and trolleybuses – contactless card payment only), or using the PID Lítačka mobile app. Tickets must be validated (activated) once at the beginning of the journey (in metro vestibules or inside surface transport vehicles).

Senior fare categories: Passengers aged 60–65 are eligible for a discounted fare from the date of their 60th birthday until the day preceding their 65th birthday. From the age of 65 (from the date of the 65th birthday), passengers are entitled to free travel within Prague (zones P, 0, B). Eligibility for both discounted and free fares must be proven by an official ID containing the passenger’s name, surname, date of birth, and photograph. Free travel is also available to non-Prague residents and international visitors. 

Recommended App: PID Lítačka

For journey planning and mobile tickets, we recommend using the official app PID Lítačka, available on both Android and iOS. The app allows you to: search for connections, buy and store tickets, check real time vehicle departures, see disruptions or delays. You can also use the journey planners on the DPP or PID websites.

Arriving by Plane

 

We recommend using trolleybus line 59 from Václav Havel Airport (Terminals 1 & 2) to Nádraží Veleslavín, where you can transfer to metro line A, which then stop close to the conference venue at Staroměstská.

There is also a special bus line called AE (Airport Express), connecting the airport with the main train station. This line has a separate fare and standard PID tickets are not valid. For more details on transportation to/from the airport, visit the DPP website.

For taxi, use the official taxi service at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague - Uber Airport. There are other options, but be sure to know the price before the ride to avoid scams targeting tourists. 

Arriving by Train

International trains arrive at Praha – hlavní nádraží (Prague Main Station). The station is directly connected to metro line C, station Hlavní nádraží. From there, you can reach most parts of the city quickly and easily.

Network Maps and Schemes

All public transport maps are available on the PID website. It includes metro, tram network, or night transport schemes.

Night Service

Metro operates approximately from 5:00 to midnight. At night, trams and buses (special night lines) are available.

Arriving by Car

It is not recommended to drive in the city centre. During rush hours, traffic is slow, and parking is generally quite difficult. Parking in the streets is paid. General information about parking and a map of the street and some private parking can be found on parking.praha.eu. Another option are private underground parking lots, for instance Rudolfinum (750 CZK per day), 

Taxis

Prague Integrated Transport (PID) is a high-quality, reliable and safe public transport system, so there is rarely any need to use taxis in Prague. However, if you do decide to take one, the city regulates maximum fares: 60 CZK as the starting rate, 36 CZK per kilometre, and 7 CZK per minute of waiting time. In addition to conventional taxis, services such as Uber and Bolt also operate in Prague.