Transportation in Czech Republic
Prague boasts one of Europe's best public transit systems, making car ownership unnecessary for most residents. Other cities are also well-connected.
Prague Public Transit
Network:
- 3 metro lines (A, B, C)
- 26 tram lines (including night trams)
- 100+ bus lines
- Funicular to Petřín Hill
- Ferries on the Vltava
Operating hours:
- Metro: 5:00 AM - midnight
- Trams/buses: 24/7 (night trams every 30 min)
Ticket Prices (2026)
| Ticket Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | 36 CZK (app) / 39 CZK (paper) | Short trips |
| 90 minutes | 48 CZK (app) | Standard transfer ticket |
| 24 hours | 142 CZK | Unlimited travel |
| 30-day pass | 550 CZK | Best for residents |
| 90-day pass | 1,480 CZK | Quarterly |
| Annual pass | 3,650 CZK | Best value (~$158/year) |
Lítačka app: Buy tickets, check schedules, and use a virtual transit card.
Other Cities
Brno: Trams and buses, monthly pass ~500 CZK
Ostrava: Trams and buses, monthly pass ~500 CZK
Other cities: Bus networks, typically 400-600 CZK monthly
Intercity Travel
Trains (České dráhy):
- Prague to Brno: 2.5 hours, from 200 CZK
- Prague to Vienna: 4 hours, from 300 CZK
- Prague to Berlin: 4.5 hours, from 500 CZK
Buses (RegioJet, FlixBus):
- Often cheaper than trains
- Prague to Brno: 2.5 hours, from 100 CZK
- Prague to Vienna: 4 hours, from 200 CZK
RegioJet offers excellent service with WiFi, coffee, and snacks included.
Driving
Do you need a car?
- Prague: No, transit is excellent
- Other cities: Helpful but not essential
- Rural areas: Often necessary
Requirements:
- Valid driving license (EU license valid, others need IDP for 1 year)
- Car registration and insurance
- Highway vignette (dálniční známka): 430 CZK/10 days or 2,300 CZK/year
Parking in Prague:
- Zones: Blue (residents), Orange/Green (paid)
- Resident permit: 600-1,200 CZK/year
- Public parking: 40-80 CZK/hour in center
Cycling
- Prague has growing bike infrastructure
- Bike sharing: Rekola, Nextbike (from 30 CZK/ride)
- Hilly terrain in some areas
- Popular for leisure along Vltava River
Taxis and Rideshare
- Bolt: Most popular, cheapest
- Uber: Widely available
- Liftago: Local alternative
- Taxi: Use app-based services to avoid tourist scams
Average ride across Prague: 150-300 CZK
Pro Tips
- •Get the annual transit pass (3,650 CZK) - best deal in Europe
- •Download the Lítačka app for mobile tickets and schedules
- •Most expats in Prague don't need a car
- •RegioJet trains offer excellent service with free coffee and WiFi
- •Use Bolt or Uber for taxis to avoid tourist pricing
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