How to Use Prague Public Transport from the Hotel Area

Křižíkova, Invalidovna and Jiřího z Poděbrad are stations to check first, but confirm the route and connections on a current network map before you leave. Křižíkova is about a 19-minute walk from Design Merrion Residence; check the current network map for routes from Invalidovna and Jiřího z Poděbrad.

The network includes metro, trams and buses, so a trip may involve more than one mode. DPP publishes regular-condition maps and route schemes for metro, metro and tram, metro and bus, night services and reduced-mobility transport. Use the scheme that matches your journey, and check for temporary route changes before travelling.

If you are arriving by air, see how to get from Prague Airport to the hotel area.

Prague’s metro has three lines, A, B and C, and the official metro map shows Náměstí Míru and Jiřího z Poděbrad on line A. Check the map to see how a station fits into the rest of your route rather than assuming every nearby stop connects directly to your destination.

The metro is one part of a broader system: trams and buses fill out the network, while published schemes can help you compare a metro-only route with one that uses another mode. For a practical planning sequence, find your destination on the map, identify the line or lines involved, then check whether a tram or bus connection makes sense.

DPP describes regular metro service as running from approximately 4:30 a.m. to midnight. That is a general service window, not a substitute for checking the specific route and departure you plan to use.

Choose a Prague ticket by how long you expect to travel, and validate a ticket bought before boarding. DPP lists short-term tickets for 30 minutes, 90 minutes, 24 hours and 72 hours.

• 30 minutes: CZK 39 on paper or CZK 36 in the app.
• 90 minutes: CZK 50 on paper or CZK 46 in the app.
• 24 hours: CZK 150 on paper or CZK 140 in the app.
• 72 hours: CZK 350 on paper or CZK 340 in the app.

DPP says the 24-hour and 72-hour tickets are transferable and valid throughout Prague. Their validity begins at validation and runs for 24 or 72 hours. The 30-minute and 90-minute tickets are not valid on the Petřín funicular, while the 24-hour and 72-hour tickets are.

You can buy tickets through vending machines, the mobile app, points of sale, cashless payment and the DPP e-shop. Contactless touchscreen terminals on trams, urban buses and trolleybuses sell 30-minute, 90-minute and 24-hour Prague tickets; those tickets are valid from purchase and do not need separate validation.

For a ticket bought before boarding, DPP advises validating it when you board a vehicle. On the metro, validate in the station entrance vestibule, not on the platform or train. Children up to age 15 travel free; children aged 10 to 15 must show proof of age.

For an Old Town trip, use the network map to plan the full journey from your starting station to your destination rather than choosing a route from station names alone. Metro, tram and bus services form one network, and the regular route schemes can help you see where a change of mode may fit.

Start with the destination, check the relevant line scheme, and then confirm any interchange on the metro or combined transport map. Allow for the ticket duration you choose: a short ticket covers a limited time, while a 24-hour or 72-hour pass is valid throughout Prague and can be transferred.

If you are mapping a fuller day around the city, the one-day Prague route from the Žižkov side is a useful companion to your transit planning.

Prague’s transport services operate around the clock, with night connections provided by dozens of lines. Since regular metro service is described as running approximately from 4:30 a.m. to midnight, check the night-service scheme if your journey falls outside that window.

DPP reports that 45 metro stations, more than 900 buses and over 350 trams are barrier-free. For a route that needs step-free access, consult the reduced-mobility transport map and check each part of the journey, including changes between services.

Before you go, check the official site for current fares, route information and temporary changes. DPP publishes regular-condition schemes separately from information about temporary route changes.

Which metro lines run in Prague?

The metro has three lines, identified as A, B and C. The official map shows Náměstí Míru and Jiřího z Poděbrad on line A.

Do Prague public transport tickets need validation?

Tickets bought before boarding need validation. For metro journeys, validate in the station entrance vestibule; tickets bought from contactless terminals on trams, urban buses and trolleybuses are valid from purchase.

Are Prague’s 24-hour and 72-hour tickets transferable?

Yes. DPP says both are transferable and valid throughout Prague, starting from validation.

Does Prague public transport run at night?

Yes. Night connections are provided by dozens of lines, even though DPP describes regular metro service as running approximately from 4:30 a.m. to midnight.