Transport

The fastest and cheapest way to get around in Prague is by public transport under the City Transport Authority, which, in the Czech Republic, is represented by Dopravní Podnik. Its network covers the whole city. It includes tramways, buses, metro, and cable-railway.

The metro network consists of three lines: A – green, B – yellow, C – red. They have a total of over forty stations. Prague’s metro is famous for its safety, reliability, and cleanness. Trains run from 5 a.m. to midnight at 3 – 10 minute intervals. The time of the arrival of next train is shown on special screens at every metro station. Maps of the metro are available in most hotels, metro stations and on the website of Dopravní Podnik. Buses and trams cover the whole area of the Czech metropolis. Most of them run daily from 4.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. at 5 to 25 minutes intervals. Time-tables are located at every tram and bus stop.

To get around in Prague you can also take a taxi. If you decide to do this, use the official taxi operators. Apparently the most widespread and transparent services are offered by AAA taxis (telephone 14014), which use yellow taxi cars, they respect fare prices set by the City and their operators speak English. You can find all information about prices and the services you should get for your money at official taxi ranks established by the City at selected locations in the centre of Prague.

In Prague you can also hire a car. You can legally drive a car in the Czech Republic from the age of 18. According to the law, any blood alcohol content is strictly forbidden. When going by car you must have your seatbelt fastened and any child under the age of 12 must be seated in a child's safety seats. The speed limit is 50 km/hour in the city, 70 km/hour on ring-roads and fast highways, 120 km/hour on motorways.

To combine transport with entertainment you can use river-boat transport. The majority of boats not offering sightseeing tours start from the quay under Palacký Bridge near Karlovo Náměstí metro station.

You can go by boat, for example, to the medieval seat of Czech Dukes, Vyšehrad, Slapy dam, or Prague ZOO.

Remember though that the best way to discover the compactness and beauty of the historical centre is by walking.