Czech Republic Transport

Air
The national airline is Czech Airlines (OK) and there are other several small airlines as well. 

The International airport is Prague Ruzyne (PRG), 20km from the city. 

An airport bus (Cedaz) runs between the airport and city centre every 30 minutes from 06:00-21:00, taking approximately 30 minutes travel time. 

Taxis are also available 24 hours with an added surcharge at night. Major hotels operate shuttle bus services during the summer. Minibuses are available for a maximum of six people between the airport and the city centre. 

Bus 119 runs around every 20 to 40 minutes, from 04:30-23:30 between the north terminal and the nearest metro station, Dejvicka (travel time: 30 minutes). There are also night-buses in operation. Bus 100 runs between the airport and Zlicin metro terminus every 15-30 minutes, taking 15 minutes in travel time. Bus tickets must be purchased from vending machines or newsagents before boarding the bus. 

Airport facilities include duty-free shops, post office, banks, currency exchange, restaurant and bar, parking and car hire. 

Airport Departure Tax for Prague Ruzyne Airport:
468 CZK for departing passengers
200 CZK for transfer passengers
This tax is usually included in your ticket. Enquire at the time of booking. 

Bus
There is an international bus network servicing most European cities. There are connections to/from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Vienna and other main cities from the Florenc and Zelivskeho Bus Terminals at the corresponding metro stations. 

Eurolines (www.eurolines.com) run regular services between Prague and other European cities. Kingscourt Express also operates between London’s Victoria Station to Prague and Brno, Monday to Saturday.

Rail
The Czech Republic forms part of the European InterCity network. The most convenient routes to the Czech Republic from Western Europe are via Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Nuremburg, Munich, Vienna, Wurzburg and Zurich. The Vindobona Express travels from Vienna to Prague’s main station once a day, and on to Berlin. For more information visit Czech Railways at www.cd.cz/static/eng/

Road
The Czech Republic can be entered via Germany, Poland, the Slovak Republic or Austria.

Air
Czech Airlines (OK) operates a widespread domestic service. There are regular domestic flights between Prague, Brno, Karlovy Vary and Ostrava.

Car
Traffic drives on the right. Speed limits are 50kph in cities and towns, 90kph in the country and 130kph on highways. Major highways run from Prague to Plzen, Podebrady to Bratislava (Slovak Republic) via Brno. Users of the Czech highways have to buy a yearly or 10-day ticket (vignette). 

Many petrol stations are open 24 hours. There is a road emergency breakdown service available by calling 1230 or 1240. 

Car hire is available through Avis, Hertz and other companies. Seat belts are compulsory and drinking and driving is absolutely prohibited. All vehicles, including those of foreign visitors, must carry one fluorescent green safety jacket, one first aid kit, one warning triangle, one complete set of spare bulbs and one spare pair of prescription glasses (if necessary) kept in the glove compartment. 

Documentation: A valid national driving license is usually sufficient. If this has no photo of the driver, an International Driving Permit is also required.

Public Transport
Public transport is excellent. The extensive bus network mostly covers areas not accessible by train and is comfortable and efficient. 

Prague has metro, tram and bus services. The metro runs from 05:00 to 00:00. Tickets for tram and bus services must be purchased in advance from tobacco shops, newsagents, metro stations, information centres or travel agents. Prague’s night trams and buses run from 00:00-04:30. Blue badges on tram and bus stops indicate an all-night service. 

For more information on timetables and transport in Prague, visit www.dp-praha.cz/en/index.htm. 

Buses, trolleybuses and trams also operate in Brno, Ostrava, Plzen and several other towns. Most services run from 04:30-00:00. 

All the cities operate flat-fare systems for metro, bus and tram services and tourist passes can be purchased in advance that are valid for a number of journeys. Metered taxis are available in all main towns with higher fares charged at night. 

Rail
The rail network is operated by Czech Railways. There are several daily express trains between Prague and main cities and resorts. Reservations should be made in advance on major routes. Fares tend to be low on regular trains; however, passengers can pay extra for express trains.

River
Navigable waterways can be found in the country and the main river ports are located at Prague, Ustí nad Labem and Decín.