Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is only about 17 km from the Old Town, but there is no train or metro line to the terminals. Every option into the city involves either a bus-and-metro combination or a car. Here is how each one works, what it costs and which suits your trip.
Quick answer
- Cheapest: trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín, then metro line A. One 90-minute ticket (CZK 50) covers both.
- Easiest with luggage and no bookings: the Airport Express bus to Prague Main Railway Station (CZK 200).
- Most comfortable: a pre-booked private transfer or taxi straight to your hotel door, in about 25–35 minutes.
Trolleybus 59 + metro line A
Trolleybus 59 replaced the old bus 119 in 2024 and is the fastest public transport link. It stops outside both terminals and reaches Nádraží Veleslavín, on metro line A, in about 15 minutes. From there, line A runs through the centre, stopping at Malostranská, Staroměstská and Můstek, close to the Old Town and Wenceslas Square.
Buy a 90-minute ticket (CZK 50) before boarding: it covers the trolleybus and the metro transfer. A 30-minute ticket (CZK 39) is not enough for the whole journey. Tickets are sold from machines at the stops and in the arrival halls, and through the PID Lítačka app.
Bus 100 to Zličín (metro line B)
Bus 100 takes about 18 minutes to Zličín, the western end of metro line B. It is a good choice if your hotel is near line B, around Anděl, Náměstí Republiky or the southern part of the New Town. The same 90-minute ticket applies.
Airport Express (AE) to the Main Railway Station
The Airport Express is a direct bus with extra space for luggage between the airport and Prague Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží). The journey takes about 40 minutes depending on traffic. It is the simplest option if you are catching a train, or staying near the station or Wenceslas Square.
A one-way ticket costs CZK 200. Regular public transport tickets are not valid on the Airport Express: buy an AE ticket from the Visitor Centre, the public transport counters in the arrival halls, Czech Railways or the driver.
Bus 191 and night buses
Bus 191 is slower, about 50 minutes, but connects with metro line A at Petřiny and line B at Anděl. After the metro closes, night buses 907 and 910 run from the airport and reach the centre in about 45 minutes; 907 stops at Hradčanská, the Main Railway Station, Karlovo náměstí and Anděl.
Taxi and ride-hailing
Uber is the airport’s official ride-hailing partner, and Fix Taxi and Taxi Praha operate from the terminals. A ride to the city centre typically costs around CZK 650–900 (about €27–37) and takes 25–35 minutes, more at rush hour.
Avoid anyone offering a ride in the arrivals hall. Use the official stands or an app, and agree or check the fare before you set off.
Book your transfer
Private transfer: door to door, fixed price
With a pre-booked private transfer, your driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign, tracks your flight in case of delays and takes you straight to your hotel. The price is fixed per vehicle, not per person, and confirmed when you book, so there is no meter running in traffic.
For two or more people, or anyone with suitcases, it often costs about the same as a taxi. At the time of writing (September 2026), a sedan from Prague Airport to the city centre starts at around €27 per vehicle.
Which option should you choose?
- Travelling light on a budget: trolleybus 59 and metro line A.
- Heading to a train, or staying by Wenceslas Square: Airport Express.
- Families, groups, lots of luggage or a late arrival: private transfer.
- Arriving after midnight without a booking: night bus 907, or a taxi from the official stand.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Prague Airport from the city centre?
About 17 km from the Old Town. By car it takes 25–35 minutes; by trolleybus and metro, around 35–40 minutes door to door.
Is there a train or metro from Prague Airport?
No. The metro does not reach the airport. The quickest connection is trolleybus 59 to metro line A at Nádraží Veleslavín, or the Airport Express bus to the Main Railway Station.
Can I pay on the bus?
The easiest way is to buy your ticket before boarding, from the machines at the stop, the public transport counters in arrivals or the PID Lítačka app. Airport Express tickets can also be bought from the driver.
Book your Prague airport transfer
Skip the bus changes and the taxi queue: book a fixed-price transfer and your driver will be waiting at arrivals with a name sign.
