The cheapest way to get from the airport to the centre of Prague is by taking trolleybus 59 and changing to metro line A. The journey takes about 30 to 40 minutes and costs 46 czk via the Lítačka app or 50 czk when buying a paper ticket.

Neither the metro nor the train runs directly to the airport. You can reach the city centre without changing services by taking the AE or BusAir buses to the main railway station, the RegioJet buses to Florenc, or by taxi.

Route	Terminal	Connecting metro	Journey time to the city centre	Fare App / Ticket machine
59	Nádraží Veleslavín	A	30 to 40 minutes	46 czk / 50 czk
100	Zličín	B	45 to 50 minutes	46 czk / 50 czk
191	Anděl (Na Knížecí)	B	60 to 70 minutes	46 czk / 50 czk
AE	Main Station	C	45 to 50 minutes	200 czk
BusAir	Main Station	C	45 to 50 minutes	125 czk
Regiojet	Florenc Coach Station	B, C	45 to 50 minutes	100 czk

Still looking for accommodation? For an easy journey from the airport, a hotel near Metro Line A is a good choice, for example near Staroměstská or Můstek stations.

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Buses and trolleybuses to the city centre

Bus routes 59, 100 and 191 run to the airport as part of Prague’s integrated transport system. They stop in front of both terminals on the ground floor, at the arrivals level.

For most journeys to the historic centre, route 59 is the most convenient, with a change to metro line A. Consider route 100 particularly if you are travelling to the western part of Prague or to a hotel near a metro line B station.

Timetables and journey planners can be found on the official Prague public transport websitepid.cz/enorin the Lítačka app.

Tickets: prices and where to buy

On public transport routes (59, 100 and 191) serving the airport, you can use standard Prague tickets without any special surcharges.

There are three ways to buy a ticket:

• Via the PID Lítačka app – the cheapest option. Activate your ticket before boarding and wait for it to become valid; there is a 1-minute grace period after activation.
• At the yellow ticket machine at the stop – you can pay by cash or card. Validate your ticket before your first journey using the yellow machine on the platform or inside the vehicle.
• At the orange ticket machine inside the bus or trolleybus – you can only pay by card. This ticket is valid from the moment of purchase and does not need to be validated.

Do not validate your paper ticket again when changing services. Drivers on regular public transport routes do not sell tickets.

All tickets are valid for transfers, and you can make any number of journeys by bus, metro, tram and train within Prague.

	The Lítačka app	Ticket machine
30 minutes*	36 czk	39 czk
90 minutes	46 czk	50 czk
24 hours	140 czk	150 czk
72 hours	340 czk	350 czk

* This ticket is not valid for travel from the airport to the city centre

Children under 6 and senior citizens over 70 travel free of charge.

Route 59 (to the green metro line A)

Trolleybus number 59 offers the fastest connection to the city centre. Until March 2024, this route was served by standard buses and was known as route 119. Trolleybus 59, which operates as a standard bus for part of the journey, follows the same route as the former route 119.

In 17 minutes, route 59 will take you to the “Nádraží Veleslavín” metro station on Line A, from where you can reach the historic centre in a further 8 to 12 minutes.

• Journey time to the centre (bus + metro)– approx. 30 to 40 minutes
• Frequency– every 3 to 10 minutes

The last trolleybus on line 59 from the airport leaves at 23:32, connecting with the metro from Nádraží Veleslavín to the city centre at 23:55.

The first trolleybus from Veleslavín Station leaves at 05:13.

The Nádraží Veleslavín stop is the terminus for route 59, so you cannot miss your stop.

Route 100 (to the yellow Metro B line)

Bus number 100 runs to the south-western outskirts of Prague to the ‘Zličín’ terminus on metro line B.

The journey to the city centre takes longer than taking a combination of bus 119 and Metro Line A, but if your hotel is somewhere along the Metro Line B route, do make use of this connection.

• Journey time to the city centre (bus + metro)– approx. 50 minutes
• Frequency– every 15 to 20 minutes

The last bus on route 100 from the airport leaves at 23:16. At Zličín, it connects with the metro to the city centre, which departs at 23:40.

The first service from Zličín to the airport leaves at 05:20.

Zličín is the terminus for route 100, so you cannot miss your stop.

Route 191

Bus number 191 is the least suitable option for travelling to the centre of Prague and is mainly used by airport staff living in the surrounding area.

Passing through the Dědina, Petřiny and Strahov districts, it takes 50 minutes to reach the ‘Anděl’ station on the yellow metro line B.

Services to and from the airport run only every 30 minutes. More than two-thirds of the buses travelling from the city centre terminate at a shopping centre approximately 3 km south of the terminal.

Direct buses to the main railway station

If you’re continuing your journey by train or long-distance coach, you can take a direct service without having to change to the underground.

AE and BusAir operate services to the main railway station.

Airport Express (AE) to the main station

The AE (Airport Express) line connects the airport with the main railway station, where you can also change to the C underground line. It runs between the airport and the station without any stops in between.

• Journey time – 45 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic
• Fare – 200 czk
• Frequency – currently every 30 minutes during the day, every 60 minutes at night
• Service – non-stop, 24/7

When travelling towards the city centre, you can only board at Terminal 1. It takes about 5 minutes to walk here from Terminal 2. In the opposite direction, from the station to the airport, the bus stops at both terminals.

Standard Prague travel tickets and season tickets are not valid on the AE. You can buy a ticket from the driver or at the DPP information centres in the arrivals halls of Terminals 1 and 2. You can pay by cash or card.

You can find the timetable at pid.cz – other routes.

The AE is a good option if you want to get to the main station without changing buses. However, the cheapest option remains standard public transport, such as bus route 59 and the metro, with a further change depending on your destination.

BusAir to the main station via Hradčanská

From October 2026, the operator Dinarica will also be running the BusAir Airport Shuttle service between the airport and the main railway station.

On the way, it stops at the Hradčanská station on the green metro line A.

• Journey time to the main station – allow around 45 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic
• Fare – 125 czk
• Frequency – once every 2 hours
• First departure from the main station to the airport – 6.00 am
• Last departure from the airport to the main station – 21:00

The timetable states a journey time of 30 minutes. However, when planning a connection to a train, we recommend allowing for a longer journey time due to Prague’s traffic.

You can buy a ticket and check the timetable online at busair.eu or from the driver. On board, you can pay by card, in cash (CZK or EUR).

BusAir is cheaper than AE, but runs much less frequently. It’s particularly worth it if its departure time connects with your arrival.

The bus stop is located under the flyover near Car Park C.

Regiojet to Florenc coach station

Regiojet long-distance coaches provide a direct service to the main bus station at Florenc.

You can buy a ticket for the airport–Florenc route, as well as from the airport with a change at Florenc to other Regiojet destinations (Brno, Jihlava, Vienna, etc.).

Buses depart from the airport once an hour from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm, and the journey to Florenc takes about 50 minutes.

A ticket costs 100 CZK and can only be purchased online via the regiojet.cz website. The bus stop is located in front of the Courtyard Marriott hotel, about 100 metres from the terminals.

Night buses

Special night bus and tram services operate in Prague from around 23:45 to 5:00. The metro does not run at night.

Fare prices are the same as for daytime services.

There are two night buses to the airport.

• Route 910– runs to the city centre (Karlovo náměstí, I. P. Pavlova, Pankrác) every 30 minutes. The journey to the city centre takes about 45 minutes
• Route 907– runs to the city centre (Náměstí republiky, Muzeum, Main Railway Station) every 60 minutes (half of the services terminate at the Main Railway Station). The journey to the city centre takes about 50 minutes

Overnight services are also provided by route AE to the main railway station.

Taxi / Uber

Taxis are the quickest direct way to get to the city centre and are the preferred option, particularly at night. Prague is a very safe city even at night; however, the night-time public transport service to the airport is time-consuming.

UBER is the official taxi operator at the airport. This means the fare is known in advance, so there is no risk of dishonest behaviour on the part of drivers.

You can book a taxi via the UBERmobile app or at a booking machine in the arrivals hall (in the baggage reclaim area).

The journey to the city centre varies depending on the specific destination and the time of day. The greater the demand for taxis, the higher the fare.

The usual fare from the airport to the city centre is 500 koruna.

When to stay overnight right by the airport

When staying in Prague, there’s no need to choose an airport hotel just for the sake of transport. You can get to the city centre even at night. Staying near the terminals mainly makes sense if you have a very early departure or are transferring flights and need to stay overnight.

• AeroRooms – rooms right inside the airport building. When booking, check whether the room is in the public or transit area of the airport.
• Courtyard by Marriott Prague Airport – a hotel directly opposite the terminals, within walking distance. It’s ideal if you want to avoid travelling from the city in the morning; however, you may have to pay a bit extra for this location.

You can find further options in the overview of Hotels near Prague Airport and overnight stays in the terminal.

Regiojet to Karlovy Vary

Regiojet’s direct long-distance bus service from Prague to Karlovy Vary also stops at the airport. The bus stop is located in front of the Courtyard Marriott hotel, about 100 metres from the terminals.

Buses from the airport run once an hour from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm, and the journey to Karlovy Vary takes just under 2 hours.

A ticket costs 189 koruna and can only be purchased online via the regiojet.cz website.