There are three ways to arrive to Prague: by air, by train or by bus.
Prague's airport has recently been expanded and modernized. It is located about 20km north of the city.
You can take a taxi to your hotel or use public transportation. When taking a cab, use a taxi service in front of the airport. There is a fixed minimum price of 400kc to the city center.
There are also buses running to and from the nearest metro station called Dejvicka. Number 199 will get you to the metro station in about 30 minutes. Other than taxi, the best way to get to the city center is by a shuttle mini-van, which could be found right outside the airport. Airport 24-hour arrival and departure information number: 367814, 367760
When traveling by train from elsewhere in Europe, you are most likely to arrive to the main station, Hlavni Nadrazi. There is a metro stop right there. This station is only a few minutes walk from Wenceslas Square. For 24 hour information on train arrival and departure call: 24224200
Train Station Addresses:
Hlavni Nadrazi (Main Station)
Wilsonova, Prague 1
Tel: 24217654, 2353836
Metro and tram: Hlavni Nadrazi (# 5, 9, 26)
Nadrazi Holesovice
Arnostovska, Prague 7
Tel: 24615865
Metro and tram: Nadrazi Holesovice (# 5, 12, 17, 25)
Masarykovo Nadrazi
Hybernska, Prague 1
Tel: 24224200
Metro and tram: Masarykovo Nadrazi (# 3, 5, 14, 24, 26)
Smichovske Nadrazi
Nadrazni, Prague 5
Tel: 24615086
Metro and tram: Smichovske Nadrazi (# 12)
Finally, when traveling by bus you will get to the main bus station in Prague is Florenc. There is a metro station right there. For information call during business hours only: 24211060
Bus Station Addresses:
Florenc (main station)
Krizikova, Prague 8
Tel: 24211060
Metro and tram: Florenc (# 3, 24)
Smichovske Nadrazi
Nadrazni, Prague 5
Tel: 542797
Metro and tram: Smichovske Nadrazi (# 12)
Nadrazi Holesovice
Arnostovska, Prague 7
Tel: 806790
Metro and tram: Nadrazi Holesovice (# 5, 12, 17, 25)
Public Transportation
Public transportation system in Prague is reliable and inexpensive. The metro goes just about anywhere, trains arrive every two to three minutes and it runs till midnight. Another good way to get around, particularly in the city center is by tram. However, the pricing and ticketing system may be confusing. If you ever need to use a ticket machine at the metro station, ask a local to help you since they are notoriously complicated. Otherwise, you can buy tickets from the “Tabak” kiosks.
The basic 6 KC ticket allows you to travel on only one means of transport for up to 15 minutes.
The 10 KC ticket gives you 90 minutes and you can change your means of transport within the three services.
After you buy a ticket you have to validate it by putting it into a slot on the top of a yellow column at the head of the escalators.
On a tram or bus you have to slide the ticket into a contraption attached to various columns in the bus or tram. You then pull the black lever on top towards you. This punches holes in the ticket.
Since the ticketing is somewhat difficult for a traveler, we suggest that you use day or week passes that could be purchased at the larger metro stations at the center.
24 hours. 50 Kc
3 day 130 Kc
7 day 190 Kc
15 day 220 Kc
For multi-language information on the public transport call: 294 682.
Taxi
Be careful hailing a cab on a street. Prague cabbies are infamous tourist cheaters. Even though, there is a set rate of 17Kc per kilometer, meters could be fixed and you will end up paying a bundle. The best way to use a cab is to negotiate a rate in advance or to order one by phone from a reliable service.
ProfiTaxi
Antala Staska 30, Prague 4
Tel: 1035
AAA Radiotaxi
Wuchterlova 7, Prague 6
Tel: 1080
Dimo Taxi
Tel: 20513355, 20513306
http://www.pragueiguide.com/transport/ - 1
Walking is the best way to explore the city. Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and you can truly appreciate it when getting lost in the little streets, crossing the bridges and discovering old churches by foot.
