How to Get from Prague Airport to Prague City Centre: Transport & Tickets

How to Get from Prague Airport to Prague City Centre: Transport & Tickets

Arriving in Prague for the first time for your stag or hen weekend or for teambuilding and not sure how to get into the city? Here's a full breakdown of your options, from public transport to taxis and private shuttles, so you can choose what works best for your trip. This guide is brought to you by Stagreisen, specialists in stag and hen party planning in Prague.

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Prague Airport to City Centre by Public Transport

Prague Airport is connected to Prague's public transport network, although there is no metro station directly at the airport. The airport's bus stops are split by terminal: Terminal 1 handles non-Schengen flights, Terminal 2 handles Schengen flights. Full timetables for each stop are available on the transit authority's site, www.dpp.cz.

Trolleybus 59 + Metro A

One of the easiest and most affordable ways into town combines Trolleybus 59 with the metro.

• Step 1: Board Trolleybus 59 outside Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 toward Nádraží Veleslavín, about a 15-minute ride.
• Step 2: At Nádraží Veleslavín, switch to Metro Line A (Green Line).
• Step 3: Line A links up with the other two lines further into the city:
    o Můstek – transfer point between the Green Line A and Yellow Line B
    o Muzeum – transfer point between the Green Line A and Red Line C

Trolleybus 59 runs frequently throughout the day, tapering off a bit later in the evening. Not staying near Můstek or Muzeum? No issue, simply ride the metro further or switch lines again to reach your stop.

Trolleybus 59 operates daily from about 5:00 AM to midnight.

Before you travel, it's worth glancing at the Prague Metro Map to see all three lines and every station laid out, so you know exactly where you're headed.

Bus 100 + Metro B

Bus 100 offers a second route, connecting to Zličín Metro station on Line B.

• Step 1: Board Bus 100 outside Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to Zličín Metro station (Yellow Line B). The airport-to-metro trip takes about 16 minutes.
• Step 2: From Zličín, continue your journey on Metro Line B.

The bus portion runs roughly 18 minutes. It's less frequent than Route 59, so if you've just watched one pull away, it can actually be faster to wait for the next 59 instead, depending on your destination.

Bus 100 operates daily from around 5:40 AM to 11:40 PM.

 Airport Express

Bus AE (Airport Express) connects Terminal 1 to Prague's Main Railway Station (Praha hlavní nádraží / Metro C), departing every 20 to 30 minutes. Heading toward the city centre, AE only picks up at Terminal 1, Terminal 2 is an exit-only stop in the opposite direction, so if you're departing from Terminal 2, make your way to Terminal 1 to catch it inbound.

• Step 1: Board Bus AE at Terminal 1 to Prague Main Railway Station. The full trip runs about 40 minutes.

Service runs daily from roughly 5:30 AM to 23:30, priced at 200 CZK.

Tickets are purchased directly from the driver on board. Since Bus AE runs outside the standard Prague Public Transport Network, its ticket won't cover a further ride on the metro or tram afterward. It's the better choice if you're staying close to the train station or heading onward by train to another city.

Night Buses

Bus 907 covers the city's northern and eastern side, with stops including Hradčanská (near Prague Castle), Náměstí Republiky (Old Town border / Palladium mall), Hlavní nádraží, Karlovo náměstí, and Anděl. It runs daily from around midnight to 4:00 AM.

Bus 910 is best for New Town & the southern districts, stopping at Divoká Šárka, Švandovo divadlo (Smíchov), Karlovo náměstí, I. P. Pavlova, and on to Kačerov & Modřany. It runs daily from about 11:50 PM to 4:30 AM.

Both night routes use the same fare as regular public transport, a 90-minute ticket (46 CZK via the app, 50 CZK on paper) covers you the whole way.

Missed both stops near your accommodation? Prague also runs night trams, though none of them reach the airport. Generally speaking, getting to or from the airport by public transport at night works fine, but it's fair to mention that fellow passengers on these routes have sometimes had a heavy night out. If you're travelling solo late at night, a taxi might be the more comfortable call.

Prague Airport Taxi

Taxis offer a straightforward alternative to public transport.

Uber is officially listed as Prague Airport's official taxi service, with cars typically stationed right outside the terminals. During busier stretches, expect a short wait for one to free up.

Bolt – a solid backup if Uber isn't your usual go-to back home, and it's well established in Prague too. Pricing sits close to Uber's, occasionally a bit lower, occasionally a bit higher, depending on demand.

AAA Taxi – provides English-speaking support and shows you an estimated fare before you commit to booking, no app download needed. Just plug your pickup and drop-off into their website.

Check AAA Taxi prices

Prefer calling instead? Reach their dispatcher directly by phone.

AAA Taxi contact details

Other taxi companies operate around Prague too, but we've kept this list to the ones we've personally used.

Private Airport Transfer for Groups

Traveling with a stag or hen group, a teambuilding crew, or any larger party? Public transport gets trickier to coordinate with more people, and a single taxi won't fit everyone, arranging several cabs to show up together is its own logistical puzzle.

A private shuttle sidesteps all of that.

Book your private airport transfer here

It costs more than the alternatives, but it's hard to beat for a smooth, low-stress start to your trip. Once it's booked, tickets, taxi-hunting, and car coordination all become someone else's problem.

Your guide meets you in arrivals holding a sign with your name on it. Once the whole group has gathered, they'll walk you to your shuttle for a direct ride to your accommodation.

Prague Public Transport Tickets

Regular PID tickets work across Prague's metro, trams and buses, one ticket type covers all three for as long as it's valid.

Which Prague Transport Ticket Should You Buy?

ID required for senior and child discounts: passport or EU ID card.

Where to Buy Prague Public Transport Tickets

You can buy a ticket at the DPP counter in the Arrival Hall, the Visitor Centre, ticket machines in the Arrival Hall or at transport stops (most take cards), or through the PID Lítačka app.

Do You Need a 24- or 72-Hour Ticket?

Don't reach for a multi-day pass automatically. Staying somewhere outside the centre with several trips planned each day? A 24- or 72-hour pass earns its keep there. Closer to the centre and mostly walking? Buying single tickets as you go is often the cheaper route.

Take a trip to Prague Castle as an example: a 30- or 90-minute ticket may be enough, depending on where you're starting from, and you can always walk back through the city afterward. Prague rewards walking, so don't assume an unlimited pass is necessary for your whole trip.

How to Validate Your Ticket

A paper ticket from a machine or counter only becomes valid once you validate it at the start of your journey. Validate it only once, stamping it more than once can make it invalid, this applies to short tickets as well as 24- and 72-hour tickets. Tickets purchased through the app need to be activated at least 60 seconds before boarding or entering the paid metro area. Tickets tapped at a contactless terminal are valid the instant you tap.

What Happens If You Travel Without a Ticket?

Inspectors patrol the network at all hours. Getting caught without a valid ticket costs considerably more than the ticket itself:

• 1,200 CZK (~€48): paid on the spot to the inspector
• 1,500 CZK (~€60): paid within 15 days, online or at the transit office
• 2,000 CZK (~€80): the standard rate if left unpaid beyond that window

You can check the current official figures on the PID fines page.

It's much easier to buy a valid ticket and avoid the hassle of dealing with a fine.

Ticket inspectors don't always wear uniforms. If you're checked, an official inspector should be able to show their DPP identification.

Prague Public Transport: Quick Tips

• Metro, trams, and buses cover the city between them.
• Regular PID tickets work across the whole network.
• Coverage extends from the centre out into the surrounding suburbs.
• Overall, it's an affordable, convenient way to get around.

Ready to Start Your Prague Trip?

Whether you're arriving solo or bringing a full stag or hen group, sorting out your airport transfer ahead of time means one less thing to think about once you land. At Stagreisen, we specialize in stag and hen weekends in Prague, and if you're travelling as a group, get in touch and we'll arrange a private shuttle to get you to your accommodation without any hassle.