Transportation in Pargue

Public transport

The network of public transport in Prague includes the Metro, Trams, buses and the cable car (which takes passengers from Újezd to the top of Petrín Hill).

Prague's public transport is a comprehensive 24-hour public transport system.

Prague's metro is the most used of all public transport.

Prague metro lines

The Total Underground network is divided into three main lines, each with its own colour:

Line A (green)

Line B (yellow)

Line C (red)

Frequency of services

The metro operates daily from 5 am to midnight.

The frequency of trains is two to three minutes during peak hours and four to nine minutes during off-peak hours (after 19:00).

There are 57 metro stations with 3 most important ones:

Muzeum (red and green line),

Mustek (yellow and green line) and

Florenc (yellow and red line).

The time it takes each train to get from one station to another is about two minutes.

Tickets

Prague MetroThe Prague Metro has an open ticketing system. Passengers are required to purchase and validate their ticket before entering the metro boarding platform. There are uniformed ticket inspectors who have the right to check the validity of your ticket at any time within the boundaries of the metro area.

Tickets in Prague are the same for all means of transport and are as follows:Metro Prague

Short-duration ticket costs 24 CZK and is valid for 30 minutes

Basic ticket (allows transfers) costs 32 CZK and is valid for 90 minutes

Daily ticket costs 110 CZK

Three-day ticket that costs 310 CZK

Each station has vending machines for buying tickets, just insert the coins, choose the desired ticket and press the button. Tickets can also be bought in almost any tobacco shop (tabak-shop).

Taxi in Prague

Taxi, while a convenient way to get around Prague, is also the most expensive. If you want to save money, just use public transportation when possible. If you absolutely must use a Prague Airport taxi, it's a good idea to negotiate the price before getting into one.

Use radio taxis, operated by large companies, and try to avoid independent drivers.

Driving

Cars in Prague always give way to buses and trams, at night the traffic lights at some junctions stop their normal operation and "flash orange" meaning that no one has the right of way. Much of the historic centre has been pedestrianised, also the availability of parking is limited throughout the city.

There are three parking zones - orange for parking up to two hours, green for parking up to six hours and blue for residents only. "Park and Ride" spots (P+R signs) are available near metro stations and around the city, are quite safe and have low charges.

Car rental:

Car rental is quite expensive in Prague and is not advantageous except for trips outside the city. To rent a car you must be over 21 years old and your driving licence must have been issued at least one year ago. You also need your passport and a credit card for the deposit required.

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