Currently, Prague Airport is not directly connected to the railway network.

Although plans are underway to connect the airport directly by train, the entire project is expected to be completed between 2029 and 2030.

The first announced plans for a railway extension propose a route from Prague 6 (Veleslavín, where buses currently serve the airport) to Václav Havel Airport, with additional lines extending to Kladno. This railway will directly connect the airport to the city centre at Prague’s Masarykovo nádraží station and will offer direct transfers to all metro lines. At peak times, six trains per hour could complete the 27-minute journey—a duration comparable to taxi travel times—while trains departing from Veleslavín would reach the airport in just 11 minutes. The line speed will reach up to 120 km/h within Prague and up to 160 km/h outside the city.

Getting to the Train Station

The easiest way to reach the Prague Main Railway Station (Praha hlavní nádraží)—from where you can catch direct trains to destinations across the Czech Republic and beyond—is to use the Airport Express bus. The AE Bus drop-off stops are located directly in front of the terminal building at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (for drop-off only). Please note that if you arrive at Terminal 2, the AE Bus departs only from Terminal 1. Travel time is approximately 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic.

To use this service, you must purchase Airport Express bus tickets, which can be bought directly from the bus driver or at the Visitor Centre in the Arrival Hall. Please note that public transport tickets are not valid on this service.

Railway Line Under Development

The planned railway line, which will connect the centre of Prague with Václav Havel Airport and Kladno, will feature a total of nine stops:

• Masarykovo nádraží (Masaryk Railway Station)

• Bubny: The existing station will be replaced with a new one, located closer to the ongoing reconstruction of the Negrelli Viaduct.

• Výstaviště (Exhibition Grounds): A completely new station will be constructed with enhanced accessibility and improved pedestrian connections.

• Dejvice: A new underground, double-track station will be built, offering connections to the Hradčanská metro and tram services.

• Veleslavín: A key transfer station featuring a new underground station directly connected to the metro.

• Liboc: The station will be renovated to provide a faster connection to the city centre.

• Ruzyně: The existing station will be relocated and modernised to increase capacity and improve access for cyclists.

• Dlouhá Míle: A new terminal will serve as a hub for bus and tram lines, including P+R parking.

• Václav Havel Airport: The terminus will feature a modern island platform connected to both airport terminals. The airport is still working on connecting the station to the airport area, and an extension of Terminal 2 is planned.

Dates and Timetable

The modernisation of the Prague–Kladno line with a connection to Václav Havel Airport is a priority transport project for the Czech government and one of the most extensive infrastructure projects currently under preparation in the Czech Republic.

• 12 January 2023: Work commenced on the Prague-Bubny to Prague-Výstaviště section.

• Late 2029/Early 2030: Completion of the entire project is planned.

• 2030s: Trains from Prague city centre to Kladno, with a branch to the airport, should begin operating.

This ambitious project, with total costs exceeding CZK 50 billion, will significantly transform public spaces and improve transport accessibility both in central Prague and in the vicinity of the airport.

What Will the New Line Offer?

For Passengers:

• A direct, reliable connection from central Prague to Václav Havel Airport—with no transfers needed.

• Direct access to all of Prague’s metro lines.

• Six brand-new train stations and stops, plus 12 stations that will be refurbished.

• Faster services thanks to double-tracking, which increases capacity.

• Quiet, clean travel with full electrification that reduces emissions.

• Over 3,000 parking spaces available in P+R car parks at train stops, helping to ease road congestion in north-west Prague.

For Local Residents:

• Safer travel with improved road crossings: 14 level crossings will be cancelled, 9 will be replaced by underpasses or overpasses, and 11 will be modernized.

• New shops and services that benefit more than just passengers.

• Boosted development in nearby areas such as Kladno, Prague 6, and Prague 7.

• Better pedestrian and cyclist connections linking areas like Stromovka, Letenské sady, Dejvice, and Veleslavín.