Public Transport and Taxis in Prague - What You Should Know

Once you move to a new city, unpack, and are ready to start exploring its beauties, you might very soon realise that getting from one place to another can be a bit tricky. Luckily, Prague’s public transportation system covers the whole city area, and with a few tips and handy apps, you will be enjoying the city unobstructed in no time.

Prague’s public transportation system is made of three main branches: metro, trams, and busses. The metro is the fastest and most convenient way to get around. The city centre and the districts directly around it are all covered by three metro lines that run about every five minutes. The trams and busses have more of an additional role in the city.

The best way to navigate Prague is to first take the metro as close as possible to where you need to go and then take a tram or a bus to cover the rest of the distance. The same tickets apply to all three means of transportation as Prague has integrated its public transport. One thing to keep in mind is the schedules. Firstly, public transport generally runs on time in Czech, with delays rarely going above five minutes.

Secondly, there is a difference between the daytime and the night-time schedule for Prague’s transportation. At night (between 24:00 and about 5:00), the metro stops running entirely, and busses and trams run on a reduced schedule. But even then, you will find it easy to get where you need to go.

Knowing what goes from where and which type of public transport is the fastest in getting you to your destination needs a familiarity with the city, which most visitors do not have. This is why you want to download the free IOS app. In it, you can put in the name of the stop you want to reach, and the app will automatically find the fastest route, the various upcoming connections, a map of the route, and a delay announcement updated every minute or so.

The app goes beyond Prague as you can use it to plan your route between cities. Forget Google maps; this is the route planner for the Czech Republic. The second app is the PID Lítačka. This is an official app created by the city’s public transport department, and it allows you to purchase tickets and passes online. No longer will you have to desperately look for a news agent’s shop to buy a ticket.

Taxis in Prague Taxis in Prague have a bad reputation for overcharging,g but otherwise, they are a reliable and English-friendly way of getting around. If you make sure to agree on the final price with the driver before you start your journey, you will prevent a nasty surprise later. Many services work through Bolt, Uber, or Liftago (which is a Czech Uber). Lastly, most taxis accept credit cards but make sure to check with the driver before setting off.