Are you traveling to Prague and wondering how to get from Prague Airport to the city center? I travel to Prague Airport several times a month, and thanks to Prague’s excellent public transport system, my journey is quick and hassle-free. You can also use a taxi or Uber, and I will introduce these options below.
How do I get from Prague Airport to the city center?
If you arrive at Prague Airport, you basically have three (sensible) ways to get to the city center.
I would definitely recommend public transport because it is safe, fast, and very cheap. If you don’t want to use public transport or have a lot of luggage, you can also use an official taxi (which are quite expensive) or the Uber or Bolt mobile apps.
Prague airport to city center by public transport
Public transport in Prague is an affordable and convenient option that you can use to travel practically anywhere in Prague.
Unfortunately, there is no metro service to Prague Airport, but there are several connections that will take you to the nearest metro line. The IDOS app is useful for finding the best connection.
During the day, the following lines run to the airport (to both terminals):
- Line 59 – the trolleybus will take you to the Nádraží Veleslavín metro station (line A) – this is the fastest way to get to the metro
- Line 100 – the bus will take you to the Zličín metro station (line B)
- Line 191 – the bus will take you via many stops to Petřiny (line A) and to the Na Knížecí bus station (line B); this is the longest journey
The buses listed above are part of the integrated public transport system and you can use regular public transport tickets on them (see below). There is also a special AE (Airport Express) line from the airport, which connects the airport with the Main Railway Station (line C). Tickets can be purchased from the driver and cost CZK 200 (which is significantly more expensive than regular public transport) and you can only board at Terminal 1.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION: The AE line runs from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at intervals of 15–30 minutes.
Where are the bus stops at Prague Airport?
Bus (and trolleybus) stops can be found at both terminals at Prague Airport. Just leave the arrivals hall and cross the road. The stops are clearly marked and usually have a large number of people waiting at them.
Where can I buy a ticket for Prague public transport?
You can easily buy a ticket for Prague public transport (which is also valid on all buses from the airport except the AE line) at the yellow ticket machines at the bus stop. You can pay by card or cash. You can also buy a ticket via the PID Lítačka app.
If necessary, you can also buy tickets at the Transport Company Counter (located in the arrivals hall at both terminals) or at the Visitor Center.
If you want to learn more about the types of tickets for Prague public transport and how to use them, read my article on Prague public transport.
PLEASE NOTE: Your ticket is not valid until you validate it just before departure. You will find validators at bus stops or directly on the bus. The validator will print the time from which your ticket is valid on your ticket. Without validation, your ticket is not valid.
What should you watch out for?
Although traveling by public transport from Prague Airport to the city center is very easy, there are a few things you should watch out for:
- Your ticket is valid for the specified period (e.g., 30 or 90 minutes) on any public transport in Prague, including transfers.
- The ticket must be validated (ideally immediately after boarding the bus or other means of transport). The arrows on the ticket indicate which way to insert the ticket into the validator.
- Never validate the ticket repeatedly (e.g., when transferring to the metro). One validation is sufficient!
Prague airport to city center by taxi
If you want to take a taxi from the airport, I would recommend using the Uber or Bolt apps. Uber is even the official taxi app of Prague Airport (see below) and can be ordered on site at the counter or from vending machines (if you don’t have the app).
Of course, there are also a large number of official Prague taxis (but unofficial for the airport) around the airport, but they are not allowed to offer their services directly at the airport. I definitely recommend avoiding these services, as they are often completely overpriced and notorious for scamming tourists.
Prague airport to city center by Uber
Uber is the official taxi service of Prague Airport. You can order Uber in several ways:
- using the mobile app – you can pay for the ride right away and know the price in advance
- self-service kiosks – if you don’t have a mobile phone or internet connection, you can use the kiosks to order Uber and pay by card
- counter – from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., there is also a counter at the airport where you can pay in cash
Once you order an Uber, you will receive instructions on which car the driver is in and where exactly you can find them. If you choose the official Uber Airport (among the options in the Uber app), it will stop right in front of the arrivals hall. If you choose a cheaper option (such as UberX), the car will stop at the express parking lot (located on the second floor of Terminal 2 (above the arrivals hall) immediately after exiting the departures hall, or at Terminal 1 directly in front of the arrivals hall across two roads).
How much is Uber from Prague Airport to the city center?
The price for Uber may vary depending on the current Uber traffic around the airport. Of course, it also depends on where exactly in Prague you are going. You can find out the price for Uber in advance by entering it in the app, even if you are not in Prague yet.
An official Uber Airport ride to the city center usually costs CZK 700-800. UberX can be significantly cheaper, even as low as CZK 400 at quiet times.
Prague airport to city center by Bolt
The Bolt app is my favorite way to get to Prague Airport when I can’t use public transport. It’s cheaper than Uber.
Bolt cars stop at express parking lots. At Terminal 2, you will find this parking lot on the second floor directly in front of the departure hall. At Terminal 1, the parking lot is in front of the arrival hall after you cross several roads and a bus stop.
Bolt is usually about CZK 100 cheaper than Uber.
MY TIP: If you want to save money (like me), take trolleybus 59 at the airport and get off at the Divoká Šárka stop. From there, order a Bolt, which is usually half the price.
Prague airport to city center at night
You can easily get from Prague Airport to the city center at night. Public transport runs on a more limited schedule, but you can still use it. Vehicles are also available via the Uber or Bolt mobile apps.
You can also use two night public transport lines. Use the IDOS app to find the best connection.
- Line 907 – takes you to many stops in the city center (e.g., Hradčanská, Náměstí republiky, or Muzeum), then to Anděl, and you can continue on to Zbraslav
- Line 910 – passes through another part of the city center (e.g., I. P. Pavlova, Vyšehrad) and continues to Kačerov and then to Modřany
Since the metro does not run between midnight and 5:00 a.m., it does not make sense to connect to it, and it is better to use buses and trams to travel around Prague.
Frequently asked questions – Prague Airport to City Center
How much does a taxi cost from Prague Airport to the city center?
Taxis are not official at Prague Airport, so it is better to use the official app – Uber Airport. The trip usually costs around CZK 700–800.
How much does Uber cost from Prague Airport to the city center?
As mentioned above, when using Uber Airport, expect to pay around CZK 800. UberX is cheaper, and Bolt usually offers an even better price (about half the price of Uber Airport).
How much is the Airport Express in Prague?
The Airport Express line runs to the Main Railway Station and costs CZK 200. It is therefore usually not worth it compared to cheap public transport.
How to pay for the 59 bus in Prague?
The easiest way to buy a ticket for the 59 trolleybus is directly at the bus stop at Prague Airport. There are several yellow ticket machines where tickets are sold. You can pay in cash or by card. It is usually not possible to buy a ticket from the driver!
