Arriving in the “City of a Hundred Spires” is exciting, but first you have to get out of the airport. Here are all the up-to-date options for getting from Prague Airport to the city center in 2026, whether you want to save money or arrive as comfortably as possible.
1. Public transportation: the cheapest option
It works very well. Prague has an integrated transportation network (PID) covering the metro, trams, buses and even ferries.
Trolleybus 59 + Metro Line A (green)
The standard route. Trolleybus 59 (which replaced the old bus 119) is spacious and electric.
- Route: Airport → Nádraží Veleslavín station (Metro A).
- Frequency: every 3–10 minutes.
- Total time to the center: 35–45 minutes.
- Price: 50 CZK (about €2), valid for 90 minutes, including the transfer to the metro.
Bus 100 + Metro Line B (yellow)
A good choice if you’re staying near stations like Můstek (Line B side) or Florenc.
- Route: Airport → Zličín station (Metro B).
- Price: 50 CZK (about €2), valid for 90 minutes, transfer included.
Night bus 910
If you land in the middle of the night (midnight to 4:00 a.m.), this bus takes you straight to central stops like I.P. Pavlova.
- Frequency: every 30 minutes.
- Price: 50 CZK, valid for 90 minutes.
2. Airport Express (AE): the direct bus
If you’d rather not change lines with heavy luggage, the Airport Express runs straight from the airport to Prague Main Train Station (Hlavní nádraží).
- Hours: roughly 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Frequency: every 30 minutes.
- Price: 200 CZK (about €8), paid to the driver; cards accepted.
- Note: regular public transportation tickets aren’t valid on this bus.
3. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Uber/Bolt)
The sector is tightly regulated in Prague to prevent taxi scams, so today it’s a fairly safe option.
Uber (the airport’s official partner)
You can order one from the kiosks in the terminal or directly in the app.
- Estimated price: 500–750 CZK (€20–30), depending on demand.
- Advantage: the price is fixed before you get in.
Bolt
Usually a bit cheaper than Uber, although it doesn’t have an official pickup zone right outside arrivals, so you’ll walk a couple of minutes to the pickup point.
- Estimated price: 450–650 CZK (€18–26).
Private airport transfer
The best option if you’re traveling as a group or want someone waiting for you with a name sign. You can book it in advance and avoid any surprises when you land.
- Price: from €42 per vehicle (4 seats).
- Check availability »
- If you’d like to compare several transfer options (different vehicles, times and providers), you can also see all available Prague Airport transfers here.
Quick comparison for 2026
| Option | Price (approx.) | Time to center | Comfort |
| Trolleybus 59 + Metro | €2 | 45 min | Medium |
| Airport Express | €8 | 40 min | High |
| Uber / Bolt | €20–30 | 25–35 min | Very high |
| Private transfer | €42 | 25–30 min | Premium |
Once you’re in the center, explore on foot with one of our free walking tours, or see the city from a different angle on a Vltava river cruise. And before you pay for anything, read our guide to currency exchange in Prague.
