Getting there and around
Airport
Prague's Ruzyne airport, 20km 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. Smaller Karlovy Vary airport primarily serves domestic travelers, but has regular flights to Moscow.
Catch a bus No 119 or No 254 from the airport to Dejvická metro station, then follow a green line (A) of underground railway to the centre (stations Mùstek or Muzeum). The trip takes about 45 minutes.
Bus No 100 will take you from the airport to Zlièín – the underground terminal stop of the yellow line (B) that leads to the town centre (Mùstek station).
Prague's Ruzyne airport, 20km 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. Smaller Karlovy Vary airport primarily serves domestic travelers, but has regular flights to Moscow.
Catch a bus No 119 or No 254 from the airport to Dejvická metro station, then follow a green line (A) of underground railway to the centre (stations Mùstek or Muzeum). The trip takes about 45 minutes.
Bus No 100 will take you from the airport to Zlièín – the underground terminal stop of the yellow line (B) that leads to the town centre (Mùstek station).
There are vans operated by Cedaz running from the airport (6 am – 9 pm) to Námìstí Republiky every 30 minutes.
Trains
Prague is connected with Berlin, Vienna and Budapest by Eurocity trains. The city has two international stations namely Hlavni Nadrazi - the central station, and Praha Holesovice. Both the stations are linked with metro line C. It takes 4 - 4.5 hours from Vienna, 6.5 hours from Budapest and 5 hours from Berlin to reach the city. The city also has some Super City Pendolino trains that offer faster options of travel.
Public transport
Trains
Prague is connected with Berlin, Vienna and Budapest by Eurocity trains. The city has two international stations namely Hlavni Nadrazi - the central station, and Praha Holesovice. Both the stations are linked with metro line C. It takes 4 - 4.5 hours from Vienna, 6.5 hours from Budapest and 5 hours from Berlin to reach the city. The city also has some Super City Pendolino trains that offer faster options of travel.
Public transport
Prague's compact historic center is best appreciated on foot, with the help of cheap, widespread public transportation. Metro is the most efficient, fast and highly integrated way of transport in Prague. Daytime metro runs from 05.00 a.m. to midnight. Three lines cover all areas of the city. Some trams cover most scenic routes of the city running through the city centre. City buses are mostly used to reach the outskirts of Prague city. Getting around Prague by public transportation is always the better choice, and makes one forget the existence of taxi services in the city. Unfortunately, not many good things can be said about the traffic situation and the taxi drivers in the city. If one has to use taxi to get around, use the service of a reputable taxi company for fair rates.