Getting there and around

Airport
Prague's Ruzyne airport, 10km (6mi) northwest of the city centre, is the Czech Republic's only international airport. It's served by dozens of international carriers, including Ceske aerolinie (CSA), the state airline. Departure tax is included in the price of the ticket. Smaller Karlovy Vary airport primarily serves domestic travelers, but has regular flights to Moscow.

Trains
Trains run daily between Prague and most major European cities; Paris, Amsterdam, Munich and Vienna are some major hubs. Within the Czech Republic, Czech Railways (CD) provides cheap, efficient service. Various passes are available.

Buses
Buses tend to be faster, more frequent and marginally cheaper than the train. All domestic long-distance buses and most regional services depart the Florenc station, though many regional buses depart other terminals scattered throughout the city.

Public transport
Prague's compact historic center is best appreciated on foot, with the help of cheap, widespread public transportation. You can get tickets, directions, schedules and multi-lingual public transport system maps at information offices located in five major metro stations, including Muzeum and Mustek. A ticket (jízdenka) can be used interchangeably for the metro, bus, tram or the funicular railway ascending 318m (1043ft) Petrín Hill.