Public Transport Tickets

Public Transport TicketsWhen using Prague’s public transport, you will have to buy tickets.

Where to buy tickets?

Paper tickets can be bought in yellow ticket machines (some are still coins only, but some allow credit cards). Usually they are located at the metro stations and at some tram or bus stops. You can also purchase them at the metro ticket offices (they are not present at all metro stations). Some kiosks, newsagent’s or hotels also sell them.

Nowadays, you can also buy tickets in the orange machines located directly inside some trams and buses.

Did you validate the ticket?

Yes, it is important to validate your ticket (time stamp), when entering public transport. Don’t validate the same ticket multiple times (the time you travel matters, not the amount of transfers you make)!

Validators are yellow machines placed at metro entrance or inside trams or buses. Insert the ticket into the slot until it stops and wait for the click, which notifies that the ticket has been stamped. Keep the ticket until the end of the trip.

Tip: validate the ticket as soon as possible when getting on the bus or tram.

Prices

TimePrice
30 min ticket30 CZK
90 min ticket40 CZK
24-hour pass120 CZK
72-hour pass330 CZK

Prague’s funicular tickets

For Prague’s funicular you have to buy a special ticket for 60 CZK at the funicular station. You can also use a 24-hour or 72-hour pass.

Discounts

  • Children under the age of 10 travel for free.
  • Children from 10 to 15 are entitled to travel free of charge. However, they must prove their age by a document (passport, ID, etc.)
  • Seniors from 65 years travel for free, if they are able to prove their age (ID, passport etc.)

Luggage and dogs

  • Transportation of a baby stroller with a baby is free.
  • You can travel with a luggage (max. 50kg and 25x45x70cm). If the size of the suitcase is bigger, you’ll have to buy an additional ticket for 20 CZK.
  • Dogs are allowed only on a leash and with a muzzle.

Fines

The fine for traveling without a ticket in Prague is quite expensive. You will be asked to pay 1500 CZK. However if you pay on the spot, you’ll pay 1000 CZK.  There are usually irregular random ticket inspections, so be prepared.

For more information visit the official website: dpp.cz or pid.cz