Complete Guide: How to Reach Prague City Centre from the Airport by public transport


Public Transport from Prague Airport to the City Centre

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Václav Havel Airport Prague is well connected to the city centre by public transport bus lines, which run at frequent intervals throughout the day. Bus stops are located directly outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, making transfers simple and convenient.

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Fastest Way to the City Centre

The quickest route to Prague city centre by public transport is the Bus 59 from the airport (Terminals 1 & 2) to Nádraží Veleslavín metro station, where you can transfer to Metro Line A.

Where to Buy Tickets

All passengers must purchase a valid public transport ticket before boarding the bus. Tickets are available at:

  • Prague Public Transit counters in the Arrivals Halls
  • The Visitor Centre
  • Ticket vending machines inside the terminals and at bus stops (most accept contactless card payments)

Prague Airport Bus Lines

BusRouteTravel TimeConnection / NotesService Hours
59Václav Havel Airport – Nádraží Veleslavín~15 minutesMetro Line A
100Václav Havel Airport – Zličín~18 minutesMetro Line B
191Václav Havel Airport – Petřiny – Anděl~50 minutesMetro Line A (Petřiny) & Metro Line B (Anděl)
910 (Night Bus)Airport – Švandovo divadlo – I.P. Pavlova – Kačerov – Modřany~40 minutes21:54 – 3:54
907 (Night Bus)Airport – Hradčanská – Hlavní nádraží – Karlovo náměstí – Anděl~30 minutes to Hradčanská23:09 – 4:03

Fares and Validity

Bus rides from Prague Airport are part of the standard Prague Public Transport fare system (including prepaid passes). Tickets do not need to be booked in advance but must be bought before getting on board.


Prague Public Transport Tickets – 24 & 72 Hour Passes

The easiest and most affordable way to get around Prague is with a 24-hour or 72-hour public transport ticket. These passes make exploring the city simple and stress-free—just buy your ticket, validate it once when you first board a tram, bus, or metro, and you’re ready to travel.

Benefits of 24/72-Hour Tickets

  • Affordable: 24-hour ticket costs 120 CZK, 72-hour ticket costs 330 CZK
  • Unlimited rides: Travel as much as you want within the validity period
  • Flexible validity: Valid from the exact time of stamping (e.g., stamped at 19:35, valid until 19:35 the next day or three days later)
  • Wide coverage: Valid on trams, buses, metro, ferries, and trains within Prague (except vintage lines K, 41, 42, and Airport Express AE)
  • Extra perks: Includes the Petřín funicular (normally 60 CZK one-way)
  • Luggage allowance: One piece of luggage free (not valid on trains)

Other Ticket Options

If you don’t plan to travel often, short-term tickets are also available:

Ticket TypeFull Price
30 minutes30 CZK
90 minutes40 CZK
24 hours120 CZK
72 hours330 CZK

Not using public transport? Check Prague Airport transfer options here.

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