Public Transport from / to the Airport

Getting to the City Centre

Unfortunately, there is no direct metro or train connection from the airport to the city centre, so your only budget-friendly options are public buses and the Airport Express bus. For the fastest journey to either the city centre or the nearest metro station, it is recommended to use trolleybus route no. 59 or bus no. 100. For a direct connection to the train station, opt for the AE bus, as other services are less convenient.

Please note that if you arrive after 11:00 pm, public transport options become very limited. The last regular bus departs from the airport around 11:40 pm; after that time, you will need to rely on a combination of night routes and night trams (since the metro stops running after midnight), which can make your journey to the city centre take up to two hours.

If you take trolleybus no. 59, get off at its final stop, Nádraží Veleslavín, where you can transfer to metro line A. Once on the metro, you will reach the city centre in about 15 minutes. Disembark at Malostranská for Malá Strana (Lesser Town), at Staroměstská for the Old Town (Old Town Square), or at Můstek/Muzeum if you are headed toward the Wenceslas Square area.

Alternatively, bus no. 100 will take you from the airport to Zlíčín, where you can connect with metro line B. Expect an extra 30 minutes for this journey, with stops at Můstek (Wenceslas Square) or Florenc (next to the Main Bus Station) to reach the city centre.

Public Transport Information: free phone (+420) 800 191 817. Download PDF

Bus & Trolleybus Routes

Trolleybus No. 59: Awaiting Departure at Terminal 1

Trolleybus No. 59 (formerly Bus 119)

Departs from Terminal 1 stop (Exits D, E, and F) and Terminal 2 stop (Exits C, D, and E) to Nádraží Veleslavín (Metro Line A). Travel time: approximately 20 minutes. Departs every 5 to 20 minutes from 4:15 am to 11:30 pm. Recommended option.

Bus no. 100

From Terminal 1 stop (Exit D, E, F) and Terminal 2 stop (Exit C, D, E) -> Zlíčín (Metro Line B). Time of travel: approx. 20 minutes. This bus is a good choice if you are heading to the western part of the city.

Bus no. 191

From Terminal 1 stop and Terminal 2 stop -> Petřiny (Metro Line A) -> Anděl (Metro Line B) -> Bus station Na Knížecí (Student Agency bus stops). Travel time from the Airport to the Anděl stop is 48 minutes. Service operates from 5.00 am till half past midnight.

Bus no. 910 (night bus)

From Terminal 1 stop (Exit D, E, F) and Terminal 2 stop (Exit C, D, E) -> Na Beránku. Time of travel: approx. 45 minutes from I. P. Pavlova station, or 73 minutes to the last stop Na Beránku. Service operates at night-time only, running from 0.15 am to 5.00 am with a frequency of 30 minutes. If travelling to the city centre, get off at I. P. Pavlova (near Wenceslas Square).

Bus no. 907 (night bus)

From Terminal 1 stop (Exits D, E, F) to Baně via the city centre (with additional stops at Hradčanská, Náměstí Republiky, Hlavní nádraží, and Smíchovské nádraží). Travel time: approximately 40 minutes from Náměstí Republiky station. The service operates only at night, running from 00:15 to 05:00 with a frequency of 60 minutes.

Bus AE (Airport Express)

From Terminal 1 stop (exit D) –> Terminal 2 stop (exit E) -> Masarykovo Train Station (Metro Line B) -> Main Train Station (Metro Line C). Travel time to the Main Station approx. 35 minutes. The line stops at the Masarykovo Train Station and Náměstí Republiky only in the direction of the Main Train Station (departure only). When traveling toward the centre, the bus does not pick up passengers at Terminal 2—it stops there for disembarking only.

RegioJet to Florenc Bus Station

Long-distance RegioJet buses provide a direct connection to Prague’s main bus station, Florenc. Tickets are available for the airport–Florenc route, as well as for journeys from the airport with a transfer in Florenc to other RegioJet destinations (e.g., Brno, Jihlava, Vienna). Buses depart from the airport once per hour from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the journey to Florenc takes approximately 50 minutes. Tickets cost 100 CZK and can only be purchased online via regiojet website. The bus stop is located in front of the Courtyard Marriott hotel, about 100 metres from the terminals.

Map of Public Transport Departure Points – Update: Bus 119 is now Trolleybus No. 59

Ticket Sales

You should purchase a bus ticket before travelling, or if you arrive late and all kiosks are closed, buy a ticket directly from the driver. When purchasing a ticket from the driver, please note that only cash is accepted (large banknotes are not accepted), and you will pay a higher price (including a surcharge). Prague Public Transport counters are located in the arrival halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. There are also coin-operated vending machines at each airport bus stop.

Validate Your Tickets Properly

Validate tickets immediately upon entering the vehicle or station transportation area.

In trams and buses, use the ticket validation machines on the holding poles near the vehicle doors.
Use the validation machines located at station entrances in metro stations and the funicular.

Fares

Basic ticket: adults CZK 40 / senior CZK 20 – all tickets are valid for 90 minutes on any public transport.

When buying a 40 CZK ticket for public transport, you will receive a transferable ticket allowing you to travel for 90 minutes. Note that if you carry any large pieces of luggage, e.g., a backpack or suitcase, you must purchase an additional half-price ticket (20 CZK).

Please check the current fares at the Prague Public Transport counters in the arrival halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 or visit www.dp-praha.cz

If you are staying longer or plan to use public transport more frequently (more than a few times a day), short-term passes with unlimited travel within ticket validity are a good choice. Most visitors find travel passes cost-effective and hassle-free.

Bicycles and other oversized equipment can be transported only in the metro.

24-hour pass: 120 CZK
3-day pass (72 hours): 330 CZK

Airport Express Bus

The Airport Express bus is recommended for travelers heading to the Main Train Station. While not strictly necessary, it offers a convenient connection to the city centre. The Main Train Station serves as a hub for connecting trains that depart for major cities and towns in the Czech Republic as well as other European capitals. The AE bus is scheduled to align with the arrivals and departures of all SC Pendolino, EuroCity, and Intercity trains. A fare of CZK 100 is charged when purchased from the driver, and this fare also covers travel from Holešovice Station to Prague Central Station if a passenger continues their journey on Czech Railways trains from the Central Station.

Tickets are available from the bus driver, at vending machines in selected Czech stations, and at all Czech Railways ticket counters. More information about the AE service can be found here.

The bus service does not operate during the night. During the day, it runs every 30 minutes.

Info Centres at Prague Airport

The Prague Public Transit Company’s Information Centres provide all information concerning public transport operations, including routes, timetables, and fares.

The sale of individual paper tickets valid for 30 or 90 minutes or for 24 or 72 hours, including AE bus tickets
The sale of all electronic tickets
The sale of timetables, maps, and publications of the Prague Public Transit Company
Leaflets about planned and ongoing closures, changes to routes, and other informational materials about the Prague public transport system are provided free of charge

Terminal 1 / Arrivals

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday between 7.00 am and 9 pm.
(with breaks between 11.00 am and 11.45 am and 5.00 pm and 5.45 pm)
Saturday – Sunday between 8.00 am and 7 pm.
(with a break between 1.00 pm and 1.45 pm)

Terminal 2 / Arrivals

Opening hours:

Daily between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm.