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 (Veleslavin, where buses currently serve the airport) to Václav Havel Airport, with additional lines extending to Kladno. This railway would directly connect the airport to the city centre at Prague’s Masarykovo nádraží station. At peak times, six trains per hour could complete a 27-minute journey, which is comparable to taxi travel times, while trains from Veleslavín would reach the airport in just 11 minutes.

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.

• 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.

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.