PRG airport transportation to the Žižkov hotel area starts with a public-transport bus from Václav Havel Airport Prague, then a connection toward the city.
- Airport buses: Stops are directly in front of the terminals.
- Route 59: Runs to Nádraží Veleslavín, where you can transfer to metro line A.
- Route 100: Connects the airport with Zličín metro station on line B.
- Standard tickets: CZK 39 for 30 minutes or CZK 50 for 90 minutes.
Where is the airport in relation to the Žižkov hotel area?
Václav Havel Airport Prague is about a 74-minute drive from the hotel.
For a public-transport arrival, the key is to choose an airport bus that reaches a metro station, then plan the onward trip through Prague. The airport bus stops are directly in front of the terminals, so you can start with the bus connection rather than arranging a separate transfer to a city transport hub.
If you are also arriving by rail, compare this with the route options from Prague main railway station to Žižkov.
How do you get from the airport by public transport?
Airport bus routes connect Václav Havel Airport Prague with Prague’s metro network, and you can buy a regular public-transport ticket before boarding.
Line 59 to metro line A
Trolleybus line 59 runs between the airport terminals and Nádraží Veleslavín, where you can transfer to metro line A. The journey between the airport and Nádraží Veleslavín takes 17 minutes, with intervals of 3 to 10 minutes. This is a bus-and-metro option; the 17-minute figure covers only the airport-to-station segment.
Line 100 to metro line B
Bus line 100 connects the airport with Zličín metro station on line B.
Other airport buses
Airport bus line 191 departs from Terminal 1. For a broader guide to using Prague public transport from the hotel area, see the companion article.
What about the Airport Express, taxis and pre-booked cars?
Airport Express is a separate bus service with a one-way ticket costing CZK 200. It operates daily at 30-minute intervals. Toward the airport, its stated operating hours are 5:30 to 22:00; from the airport, they are 5:30 to 20:53.
How should you compare journey time and cost?
Compare the airport-to-connection segment separately from the onward trip to Žižkov, and match the ticket duration to the journey you plan to take.
Standard public-transport tickets cost CZK 39 for 30 minutes or CZK 50 for 90 minutes. Public-transport rides use regular Prague fares, do not need to be booked in advance, and require you to buy a ticket before boarding. The Airport Express is separate, with a one-way fare of CZK 200.
Metro service runs approximately from 5:00 until midnight. Night connections include bus lines 907 and 910, with regular fares applying.
Line 910 connects the airport with the city centre without a transfer, runs every 30 minutes, and takes 42 minutes from I. P. Pavlova. That stated duration is for the trip from I. P. Pavlova, not a complete journey to Žižkov.
What should you check for the final leg?
Before setting out, check the route from your chosen metro or bus connection to your Žižkov destination, since the confirmed airport route details do not include that final leg. Make sure your ticket covers the planned journey and buy it before boarding the airport bus.
For current fares, routes and departure information, check the official site before you go: DPP and PID publish public-transport information, while České dráhy provides Airport Express details.
You can also view the Deluxe Apartment in Žižkov.
FAQs
Can you take public transport directly from Prague Airport?
Airport bus stops are directly in front of the terminals. Options include routes that connect with metro line A or line B.
Do you need to book an airport bus ticket in advance?
No. Public-transport rides use regular Prague fares and do not need advance booking, but you must buy a ticket before boarding.
Is Airport Express the same as a regular airport bus?
No. Airport Express is a separate service, and its one-way ticket costs CZK 200.
Are there airport buses at night?
Night bus lines 907 and 910 serve the airport, with regular fares applying. Line 910 connects the airport with the city centre without a transfer.