Prague Airport to City Centre: here the best options

If you are reading this post, it is undoubtedly because you are looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Prague Airport to Prague City Centre. Well, you couldn’t have chosen a better website, because below, we will briefly explain to you the best ways to reach the city.

You will also find out the prices of transports (both public and private) that lead you to and from the Airport. Let’s start with an overview of the features and services that Prague Airport provides.

Essential things to know about Prague Airport

Name – Prague-Ruzyně Airport (Czech “Letiště Václava Havla”. IATA “PRG”)
Structure – It consists of 3 Terminals. T1 and T2 are used for domestic and international flights, while T3 is used for aviation flights.
Prague Airport to City Centre distance – It’s located about 19 km (9 miles) from the City Centre.
Time – a travel from Prague Airport to Prague City Centre lasts approximately 30 minutes (except at rush hour).
Transport – You can reach the City Centre by public transport, taxi, shuttle companies and by asking the staff of the hotel to pick you up.
Special features – At departures, you will find an area with large-scale games where you can challenge other passengers to cheer the wait.
Food and Shops – Inside the airport, there is a wide range of restaurants (local and ethnic), shops, and luxury boutiques.
Health – The airport has a well-stocked pharmacy and a doctor’s office.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague airport to the City Centre

Surely, the cheapest way to get from Prague Airport to the City Centre is by public transport. Travelers can find two buses that take them into the city.

Line 119 connects Prague Ruzyne with Nádraží Veleslavín metro station (line A – green) in 20 minutes (40 minutes, in case of traffic congestion). 119 stop is located at Terminál Sever 1 and Terminál Sever 2. Buses leave every 10 or 20 minutes, depending on the time slot.

Intermediate stops:
Terminál 1 – Terminál 2 – Schengenská – U Hangáru – Terminál 3 – K Letišti – Dědina – News Šárka – Divoká Šárka – Nádraží Veleslavín.

Public transport from Prague Airport to City Centre – Prices

Getting on a bus from Prague Airport to Prague City Centre is certainly the cheapest option of all.

A single ticket for an up-to-90-minutes ride costs €2 (€0,90 for kids from 6 to 14 years old & seniors from 60 to 69 years old). You can also buy a ticket valid for 1 day (24 hours) at €5,90 (€2,60 for children & seniors) or a ticket valid for 3 days (72 hours) paying €14,80.

General information

Tickets can be used on all public transport in the city.
They can be purchased online, at tobacconists, and metro or station machines.
There are no electronic tickets.
A first-time validation is required.
The tickets are anonymous.
Children from 0 to 5 years old and people over 69 years old travel for free.

There is also another bus (Line 100) that takes you to Prague, right by Zličín Station (Line B – Yellow).

The conditions and costs are identical to those of line 119, but obviously, the stops are different, here you can find the complete list:

Terminál 1 – Terminál 2 – Schengenská – U Hangáru – Terminál 3 – K Letišti – Zličí

The public buses that connect Prague Airport with the City Centre are easily recognizable because they are white and red.

Best way to get from Prague Airport to City Centre: take a taxi!

Unfortunately, taxi drivers in Prague do not have a good reputation among tourists. Several stories that are read around about scams and exorbitant rates to get around the Czech capital.

It’s a good practice is to write down in a notebook the list of reliable companies, avoiding all yellow cars parked in front of the main stations (like Praha hlavní nádraží) and near the most important historical sites (such as Old Town Square or Karlova Street).

Below you will find the complete list of official Prague taxis:

AAA Radiotaxi – Phone: 222 333 222. Official website: www.aaa-taxi.cz
City Taxi – Phone: 257 257 257. Official website: www.citytaxi.cz
Halotaxi – Phone: 2 4411 4411. Official website: www.halotaxitransport.cz
Sedop – Phone: 227 227 227. Official website

You won’t find any taxicab stands in front of Arrivals, but you can book your car, and it will arrive quickly at:

TERMINAL 1, PARKING P1 EXPRESS,
TERMINAL 2, PARKING P2 EXPRESS – Departures.

The advantages of catching a taxi

The taxi is one of the most convenient means of transport and allows you to go from the airport directly to the hotel without intermediate stops.
Drivers can help you with your luggage – we do not recommend using public transport if you have a lot of bulky items with you.
If you travel with friends, sharing the cost of a taxi can become a very convenient solution.
Inside the taxi, you will find the air conditioning.
The service is available h24.

Prices:

Approximately, the cost of a taxi from Prague Airport to the Centre is €18-25 (CZK 500-685), but it may vary depending on waiting times and traffic.

We recommend that you consult the official websites to find out other details.

Other ways to travel to and from Prague Airport

There are alternative options to get from the airport to the city centre and vice versa.

First of all, you should bear in mind that almost all hotels in Prague offer pickup service from the airport. This is a very convenient and reliable way to move through the city, although it’s not cheap.

On average, the hotel operators take CKZ 600 (about €21) to take you from the airport directly to the hotel entrance — and vice versa. Just like taxie’s, this service is very convenient for those traveling in groups.

Prague airport transfers

Prague Airport is also served by some shuttle companies that take care of transporting tourists to the desired destination in the City Centre or other areas of the city.

Prices range from CZK260 one way to higher rates for luxury vehicles. Inside each car, you will find a WI-FI connection and some company gifts, such as water bottles, a city map, and a completely free city tour.

Private transfers can also be useful if you are traveling with your friends or in case of a flight delay if you don’t want to be late for your business meeting.

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By Anna Maria Parente