Trains, Planes, Automobiles

Getting to and around Prague:

Planes:

Prague Airport (Ruzyně)

The main international and domestic airport. Most of the major carriers fly into here including Ryanair. The airport is 20km northwest and connections to the city centre are by public bus n.119, 12czk one way and 6czk per bag, or Airport Buses to Nám Republiky (90czk) or Dejvická(60czk). Tickets can be bought from the ticket machines or kiosks.

Trains:

The Eurocity and Intercity trains are the fastest trains to catch between the major cities and countries. Smaller out of the way places are served by the slower Osobní trains. Rychlík trains are the faster domestic ones between main centres.

The 4 main stations for national and international travel are Hlavní nádraží, Nádraží Holešovice, Masarykovo nádraží and Smíchovské nádraží.

Buses:

There is a regular efficient bus service to most towns, villages and cities serviced by ČSAD and Eurolines from Florenc station, Krizikova 4. The timetables can be bought from kiosks. Tickets can be bought from the driver and an extra charge may apply if luggage has to be stowed underneath.

Metro - Bus - Tram (DP):

Tickets can be used across the transport providers with a basic 8czk ticket which is valid for 15mins or 12czk ticket which is valid for 1hr and has unlimited connections. The tickets must be validated before boarding the Metro and on board the trams to avoid a fine. Multi-day passes are available from the Tourist Office at the Town Hall including 24HR (70czk), 3 day (200czk) and the 7 day (250czk).

Taxi- tel 224 916 666

Taxis to the airport are expensive. Prague taxis have been known to have a reputation for ripping people off. If you do require one it's better to ask the reception where you are staying to call you one or use the above Radiotaxi phone number. Always agree the price before getting in and always ask for a receipt.

Foot

Cheap and environmentally friendly. Most of Prague's monuments are centrally located and within easy reach of each other. View Prague at your own pace.