City Transport

Metro
The Prague Metro system consists of 3 lines designated by letters: A-line (Skalka station - Dejvicka station), B-line (Ceskomoravska station - Zlicin station), C-line (Nadrazi Holesovice station - Haje station), with transfers possible at Muzeum station (lines A and C), Mustek station (lines A and B), and Florenc station (lines B and C). The Metro is in operation daily from 0500 to 2400. The Prague Metro system is shown on Map.

Trams
Daytime operation is from 0430 to 2400. Night-time operation is from 2400 to 0430 and is provided by special night trams. Tram schedules are posted at individual stops.

Buses
The daytime and night-time operation of buses is similar to that of trams. Bus schedules are posted at individual stops.

Fares
Passengers must obtain transport tickets before boarding a bus or tram or entering the Metro system. Tickets can be purchased at selected Metro stations or in Dopravní podnik Information Centres, hotels, news stands, travel agencies, etc. Single tickets can also be bought from automatic machines located at Metro stations.

REGULAR TRANSFER TICKET 12 CZK
A regular ticket is valid for journeys of unlimited length, including transfers, completed within 60 minutes of first use of the ticket, and must be punched when first entering a tram, bus or the Metro system.

NON-TRANSFER TICKET 8 CZK
A non-transfer ticket is valid for surface journeys (trams, buses) of 15 minutes or less, without transfers. In the Metro a non-transfer ticket is valid for a journey of 4 stations (excluding the station of entry) and allows transfers between Metro lines; the complete journey must be completed within 30 minutes of first use. Non-transfer tickets are not valid on night trams and buses.

Please respect these regulations to avoid any unpleasant encounters with public transport ticket inspectors and possible fines.

TOURIST TICKETS

for 24 hours, 70 CZK.
for 3 days, 180 CZK.
for 7 days, 250 CZK.
for 15 days, 280 CZK.

- these tickets are valid for all city transport facilities and allow transfers. The name and birth date of the owner must be filled-in prior to use.

Taxis
Within the city of Prague, there are price regulations which specify maximum taxi rates; the registration number and price list must be displayed on both front doors of the cab. Visitors are strongly recommended to order a taxi through non-stop dispatching offices where fare information is available in advance. The customer has the right to ask the taxi driver for a proper receipt of payment.

SELECTED NON-STOP TAXI DISPATCHING OFFICES

AAA Taxi - tel. 1080, 312 21 12
ACRO Taxi - tel. 1088, 6631 1254
Bruno Taxi - tel. 692 02 14
Calling Taxi non-stop - tel. 70 52 52, 6700 8250
Halotaxi - tel. 1031, 2213 5111
Profitaxi - tel. 1035, 2213 5555
Taxi Praha - tel. 8577, 689 77 77

Driving
The Highway Code in the Czech Republic is basically the same as that in other European countries. However, the following should be kept in mind:

drive on the right
safety belts must be worn at all times
maximum speed is 90 km/h, in towns and villages 50 km/h, and 130 km/h on highways
a special sticker for highway use can be purchased at border crossings or petrol stations for 800 CZK
driving is prohibited after the consumption of any amount of alcohol

SELECTED CAR RENTAL COMPANIES

A rent a car

Prague 1, Washingtonova 9, tel. 2421 1587, fax 2421 2032

Prague 6, Ruzyne Airport, tel. 2011 4370, fax 36 78 07

Prague 4, Milevska 2, tel. 692 28 75, fax 692 28 74

Avis Europe
Prague 1, Klimentska 46, tel. 2185 1225, fax 2185 1229
Prague 6, Ruzyne Airport, tel. 2011 4270

Europcar
Prague 1, Parizska 26, tel. 2481 0515, fax 2481 0039
Prague 6, Ruzyne Airport, tel. 316 78 49

Hertz
Prague 2, Karlovo namesti 28, tel. 29 01 22, fax 29 78 36
Prague 6, Ruzyne airport, tel. 312 07 17

Railways
Non-stop information on railway schedules - tel. 2422 4200

RAILWAY STATIONS IN PRAGUE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Hlavni (Wilsonovo) nadrazi (the Main Wilson Railway Station) - Prague 2, Wilsonova Street (Metro C-line, Hlavní nadrazi Station)
Masarykovo nadrazi (Masaryk Railway Station) - Prague 1, Hybernska Street (Metro B-line, Namesti Republiky Station)
Smichovske nadrazi (Smichov Railway Station) - Prague 5, Nadrazni Street (Metro B-line, Smichovske nadrazi Station)
Praha - Holesovice (Prague-Holesovice Railway Station) - Prague 7, Vrbenskeho Street (Metro C-line, Nadrazi Holesovice Station)

Transport to the Airport
The airport is located on the north-west outskirts of Prague, some 20 kilometres from the City Centre. In addition to taxis and buses (No. 119 from Metro line A, Dejvická station, No. 108 from Metro line A, Hradcanska station, or No. 179 from Metro line B, Nove Butovice station) you can also use shuttle buses or microbuses with departures from Namesti Republiky station, Metro line B, or from Dejvicka station, Metro line A.

Information on airline departures and arrivals - tel. 36 7814, 2011 3322 non-stop