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How to Get from Prague Airport (PRG) to City Centre

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Prague Airport (PRG)

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Prague Airport (PRG / Václav Havel) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. AE Airport Express Bus: 33 minutes to Hlavní nádraží (Main Station), CZK 100 / €4 single. Every 30 min, 5am-9pm. 2. Bus 119 + Metro Line A: 35-40 min total. Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín M-A station, then Metro to Můstek/Staroměstská, CZK 40 / €1.60 (90-min ticket). 3. Bus 100 + Metro Line B: 30 min, CZK 40. Bus 100 → Zličín M-B → Můstek. 4. Bus 191: 60 min to Anděl direct. CZK 40. 5. Taxi (FIX or Tick Tack): 25-35 min, CZK 600 / €24 fixed. 6. Uber/Bolt/Liftago: CZK 350-500 / €14-20. 7. Pre-booked transfer: CZK 500-800. Distance: 17 km west of Prague centre. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK). 1 EUR = 25 CZK. Best option: Bus 119 + Metro — cheapest by 2.5x. Or Bolt door-to-door €14-20.

Prague Airport PRG terminal
Prague Airport (PRG)

Bus 119 + Metro Line A — best value

  • Duration: 35-40 minutes total. Bus 119 17 min + Metro 18 min.
  • Bus 119: Airport → Nádraží Veleslavín (Metro Line A — Green).
  • Metro Line A: Nádraží Veleslavín → Hradčanská → Malostranská → Staroměstská → Můstek (centre).
  • Frequency: Bus 119 every 4-15 min. Metro every 2-10 min.
  • Hours: Bus 4am-12am. Metro 5am-12am. Night bus 510 + 902.
  • Price: CZK 40 / €1.60 single (90-min ticket valid both).
  • Where to board: bus 119 stop outside Terminal 1 + Terminal 2.
  • Tickets: Lítačka card + DPP app, or yellow vending machines.
  • Pros: cheapest by 2.5x.
  • Cons: requires transfer.
  • Best for: most travelers.

Bus 100 + Metro Line B

  • Bus 100: Airport → Zličín M-B station.
  • Metro Line B (Yellow): Zličín → Anděl → Národní třída → Můstek.
  • Total: 30 minutes.
  • Frequency: Bus 100 every 10-30 min. Metro every 2-10 min.
  • Price: CZK 40 (same 90-min ticket).
  • Pros: faster than 119+A combo.
  • Cons: Bus 100 less frequent than 119.

AE Airport Express Bus

  • Duration: 33 minutes to Hlavní nádraží (Main Station).
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes.
  • Hours: 5am-9pm daily.
  • Price: CZK 100 / €4 single.
  • Where to board: AE bus stop outside Terminal 1.
  • Stops: direct to Hlavní nádraží + a single intermediate stop.
  • Tickets: driver (cash CZK or card).
  • Pros: direct + simple.
  • Cons: 2.5x more expensive than Bus 119 + Metro.
  • Best for: Hlavní nádraží area, no-transfer convenience.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt/Liftago

  • Duration: 25-35 minutes.
  • Approved airport taxis: FIX (CZK 600 fixed-rate to centre) + Tick Tack.
  • Where to board: Taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Avoid: non-FIX/Tick-Tack cabs — Prague has reputation for taxi scams.
  • Uber: CZK 350-500 / €14-20. Cheaper than fixed taxi.
  • Bolt: CZK 300-450. Often cheapest.
  • Liftago: Czech ride-share. CZK 350-500.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer: CZK 500-800 fixed.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL CZK 500-700 cheaper than 4× AE bus (CZK 400). Wait — AE bus cheaper. Same for 119+Metro (CZK 160 for 4 = €6.40).

Practical info

  • Two terminals: T1 (non-Schengen) + T2 (Schengen). Connected by walkway 5 min.
  • Free WiFi: 4 hours.
  • From centre back: Bus 119 from Nádraží Veleslavín CZK 40. AE Express from Hlavní CZK 100. Bolt CZK 300-450.
  • Currency: Czech koruna (CZK). NOT Euro. €1 = 25 CZK.
  • Czech NOT in Eurozone: kept own currency.
  • Schengen: Czech in Schengen.
  • Cards: accepted everywhere. Apple/Google Pay too.
  • Tipping: 10% restaurants. Round up taxis.
  • Apps: DPP (Prague transit), Bolt, Liftago, Uber, FreeNow.
  • Late-night gaps: Metro closes midnight. Night buses 510 + 902 every 30 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest PRG to Prague?

Bus 119 + Metro Line A — CZK 40 / €1.60 single (90-min ticket). 35-40 min with transfer. Cheapest by 2.5x. Or Bus 100 + Metro Line B same CZK 40 (30 min).

How long Prague airport to centre?

Bus 100 + Metro 30 min (fastest cheap). Bus 119 + Metro 35-40 min. AE Express Bus 33 min direct. Taxi 25-35 min. Bolt 25-35 min. PRG is 17 km west.

PRG taxi scam?

Yes — Prague has reputation for taxi scams. Use ONLY APPROVED airport taxis: FIX (CZK 600 fixed) or Tick Tack. Or use Bolt/Uber/Liftago apps for accountability. Avoid unmarked cabs.

Bolt or Uber Prague?

Both available. Bolt CZK 300-450 (often cheapest). Uber CZK 350-500. Liftago Czech alternative CZK 350-500. All cheaper than fixed-rate taxi (CZK 600).

PRG 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. Bus 119 + 100 close 12am, restart 4am. Metro closes midnight. AE Express 5am-9pm only. Night buses 510 + 902 every 30 min. Bolt 24/7.

Czech currency airport?

Czech koruna (CZK), NOT Euro. €1 = 25 CZK. Some shops accept Euro at unfavorable rate. Use ATMs for CZK. Cards everywhere.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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