How to Get to Prague: Complete Transportation Guide 2025
Planning your trip to Prague? You’ve made an excellent choice! This beautiful city, packed with history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Prague is highly accessible for travelers from around the world through various transportation options.
This comprehensive guide covers all the ways to reach Prague, with insider tips from locals to ensure your journey is smooth and stress-free.
Flying to Prague: Airport Information & Transfers
Prague is served by Václav Havel Airport, a modern international hub offering direct flights to 165 destinations from over 75 airlines. You can fly to Prague directly from many European cities and major hubs worldwide or book a flight with a layover.
For budget-friendly travel, airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air, and Vueling operate low-cost flights to Prague. If you’re flying from the US, check out Delta Airlines, KLM, and Air France, which offer connections with layovers in major European cities.
To find the best deals on flights, try Kiwi.com (fun fact: Kiwi.com is a Czech company based in Brno!). If you can’t find a direct flight, consider landing in nearby airports like Dresden, Nuremberg, Munich, Vienna, Bratislava, or Wroclaw, then take a train or bus to Prague.
At the Prague Airport
Václav Havel Airport Prague has two main public terminals:
- Terminal 1 (T1) – handles intercontinental (USA, Canada, South America, Asia…) and Non-Schengen flights (UK, Ireland, Ukraine, Romania, Turkey…)
- Terminal 2 (T2) – for flights within the Schengen area (Germany, France, Spain, Italy…)
T1 and T2 are just a 5-minute walk apart through the main building, so no stress if you head to the wrong one.
Pro Tip From a Frequent Flyer
Head over to the official airport website prg.aero to check live arrivals, departures, or flight status. Before your flight sign up for their SMS flight updates. They’ll keep you posted with check-in times, gate number, the last call before departure, or when your luggage is ready at baggage belt. Super handy, I use it every time I fly!
Getting from Prague Airport to the City Centre
The easiest and cheapest way to get into the city is by public transport:
- Trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín (Green Metro Line A) – the fastest option.
- Bus 100 to Zličín (Yellow Metro Line B).
- Bus 191 to Petřiny (Green Metro Line A) – takes a bit longer.
Easiest Way – take a taxi. Use Uber, Bolt, or local Liftago. Uber is the only official airport taxi service. Order your ride through the app or from the official airport taxi stand. Never accept a ride from someone approaching you or offering a taxi inside the terminal – it could be a scam.
For more details on getting around Prague, check out my guide The Best Way to Get Around Prague.
Travelling by Train
If you’re coming from nearby cities, taking a train might be the best option. Direct trains to Prague run from Vienna, Bratislava, Dresden, Munich, Berlin, Košice, Budapest, and Linz. Often, it’s faster and more comfortable than flying.
For international travel, you can use České dráhy (Czech National Railways) or go with private rail companies like RegioJet (my personal favourite!) or Leo Express.
To check train routes and book tickets, use Omio.com, Trainline.com, or IDOS.cz/en. If you’re planning a longer European rail journey, consider an Interrail pass – it could save you a bundle.
Main Train Station in Prague
The main train station (Praha hl.n. / Hlavní nádraží) is right in the city centre, just a short walk from Wenceslas Square. It’s well connected by the public transportation system with Metro Line C, trams, and buses.
Travelling by Bus
Buses can be the cheapest and sometimes even the fastest option if there’s no direct train or flight. Companies like FlixBus and RegioJet (again my favourite) offer affordable connections to many European cities. Check Omio.com or IDOS.cz/en for bus schedules and prices.
Main Bus Station in Prague
Most international buses arrive at Florenc Bus Station, which is centrally located and connected to Metro Lines B & C, and many tram lines. It is located within walking distance of hotels in the Karlin district
Wondering what is the best way to get around, when you’re already in Prague? Check out my article The Best Way How To Get Around Prague for detailed information.
Guided Transfers: Tours to Prague with Sightseeing
If you’re heading to or from Prague, one of the coolest ways to travel is with a guided sightseeing transfer from Sidetrip. Instead of spending a travel day stuck on a bus or train, you can turn the journey into an adventure – stopping at charming towns, castles and palaces, UNESCO sites, and lovely countryside spots along the way.
Sidetrip tours turn a regular transfer into a travel experience with scenic stops along the way. Whether you’re coming from Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Krakow, Salzburg, or other cities, you can turn your journey into an unforgettable adventure with guided transfers that include sightseeing.
Comfortable Private Transfer
Another fantastic way to get to Prague is by booking a private transfer. It’s a comfy, door-to-door, and fast option that picks you up directly from your hotel and drops you off in the heart of Prague. Perfect if you have a lot of luggage or want to skip the hassle of public transport.
I’ve compared multiple providers, and Daytrip is by far the best option I can honestly recommend. With them, you can easily plan unguided stops along the way to explore charming towns or scenic sights at your own pace. The best part? You can conveniently customize your stops during booking, making it simple and stress-free.
Travelling by Car
Fancy a European road trip? Prague makes a great destination or stop on your journey, as it’s well-connected to neighboring countries by a solid network of roads. The drive is smooth, and having your own car gives you the freedom to explore charming Czech towns along the way.
Car Rental Options
Renting a car in your departure city can be a great way to reach Prague while enjoying the freedom to stop along the way. It’s perfect if you’re traveling from nearby countries and want to make the journey part of the adventure.
I recommend booking through DiscoverCars.com. They compare multiple rental companies so you can find the best price and vehicle for your trip. You can return the car in Prague (just keep in mind that returning a rental car in a different location often comes with an extra fee), or keep it to explore more of the Czech Republic at your own pace.
Czech Highway Toll – Electronic Vignette
Highways in the Czech Republic require an electronic vignette. Prices for 2025:
- 1 year: 2,440 CZK (97 EUR)
- 30 days: 460 CZK (18 EUR)
- 10 days: 290 CZK (12 EUR)
- 1 day: 210 CZK (8 EUR)
Buy yours in advance at edalnice.cz/en (avoid unofficial sellers to prevent scams). Eco-friendly vehicles (natural gas, biomethane) get a 50% discount, plug‑in hybrids receive around 75% off, and electric or hydrogen vehicles drive toll-free.
Parking in Prague
There are no low-emission zones in Prague, so you can drive into the city. But parking can be tricky due to many paid parking zones.
Options for parking:
- Book a hotel with parking.
- Use P+R (Park and Ride) lots on the city outskirts and take public transport.
- Park in paid garages in the city centre (more expensive but convenient).
- On-street parking in paid zones.
Check parking.praha.eu for detailed Prague parking info.
Useful Travel Resources
I want to share and recommend these travel resources that I personally use, as they can be helpful when planning your visit to Prague.
Accommodation: Booking.com has the largest selection of incredible places to stay.
Tours: Getyourguide.com has the widest selection of guided tours and experiences from various providers, conveniently sortable by rating.
Getting around: PID Lítačka mobile app lets you buy public transportation tickets and plan your journey easily.
Last article update: April 8, 2025
Author and photo: Vera Nemochovska
