Transport Information
Coming to Prague
By Air
Prague International Airport (Ruzyně) is located in the northwestern part of Prague. By car it is about 30-45 minutes from the centre of Prague. There are two airport terminals for passengers. The terminal North 2 is designated for flights from or to the states of Schengen zone. Czech Republic entered the Schengen zone in 2008. (website of Prague airport)
How to get to the city centre
There are three possibilities how to get to the city centre.
- You can take a taxi directly to the centre. It takes approximately 30 – 45 minutes. (depending on the traffic).
- Airport Express - special bus line runs at 30 min intervals from the bus stop (Terminal North 1, Terminal North 2) to the metro (underground) station Dejvická on line A and to the metro station Nádraží Holešovice on line C. A fare of CZK 45 is charged on this route. Operates daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- You can also travel using public transport and go by bus to the metro station and then continue to the city centre. You will need to buy a ticket for CZK 26 (approx. EUR 1). This ticket is valid for 75 minutes on all underground, bus and tram lines. Tickets are not sold on buses, they can be purchased at the yellow and red ticket vending machines located at the bus stop (Terminal North 1, Terminal North 2).
During the day
- BUS No. 119 - to the metro station Dejvická on line A (interval 5-24 minutes, travel time 24 minutes)
- BUS No. 100 - to the metro station Zličín on line B (interval 7,5 -30 minutes, travel time 18 minutes)
- BUS No. 225 - to the metro station Stodůlky on line B (interval 12-30 minutes, travel time 39 minutes)
- BUS No. 179 - to the metro station Nové Butovice on line B (interval 12-30 minutes, travel time 39 minutes)
Night transport from the airport
- BUS No. 510 - to the tram terminus Divoká Šárka, then transfer to night tram No. 51 (interval 60 minutes, travel time - 15 minutes)
By Train
- If you arrive at the Prague Main Railway Station you can walk to the Congress Centre of the CNB where the conference will be held. (Map of the city)
By Bus
More information, maps and route planer Public Transport in Prague during the Conference Public transportation system in Prague includes trams, buses and metro.
METRO
- the frequency of the underground trains is 2-4 minutes during working hours and at least 4-10 minutes during off peak hours
- daily operation from 5 a.m. to midnight
TRAM
- interval of 8-10 minutes during the week, night interval of 30 minutes, weekend interval of 15 minutes
- day operation from 4:30 a.m. to 00:15 a.m.
night operation from 00:15a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
BUS
- interval of 5-15 minutes, night interval of 30-60 minutes, weekend interval of 10-60 minutes
- day operation 4:30 a.m. to 00:15 a.m.
night bus lines from 00:15 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Bus stops, tram stops, and departure times - more information
Ticket Sales
Tickets can be purchased at the yellow and red ticket vending machines, which are located at the entrance to the metro stations, at the bus and tram stops or at the information centres of the Prague Public Transport Company. When using the vending machines, we advice visitors to have some Czech coins ready to use. There are several types of tickets with limited transfer validity. It is possible though to use the same ticket for all types of public transport (except for the limited tickets).
For single ticket for the tram or bus you will only need the ticket with limited transfer options (CZK 18). If you want to change the means of transport and your route will take more than 30 minutes, you need to buy the basic ticket (CZK 26). For comfortable travel throughout Prague for one day it is useful to buy a one-day ticket (CZK 100). Remember that for big luggage (sizes 25×45×70 cm) you need to get an additional ticket for luggage transport (CZK 13). More information |