Many tourists start their friendship with Europe with Prague. Its old paved streets, great architecture and that stunning scent of old days in the air. For those who decided to visit Prague and have already purchased air tickets to arrive to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (formerly Ruzyne airport, after the name of the district) we have prepared a useful article: how to get to the city centre by public transport and taxi.
All transport from Vaclav Havel Airport
You won’t be able to get from the airport to the historical centre called Old Town since the traffic is restricted there for all types of transport. Still, you can reach the hotel or tube station by bus, express shuttle, group transfer or taxi. The bus will bring you to Prague in 50 minutes (ticket price is €1.2). Official Airport Express going from Vaclav Havel Airport will take 45 minutes and cost €2 for reaching the city centre; group shuttle needs 50 minutes (€5.5). There is 18-20 kilometers between the airport and Prague, but the time spent depends on the road you choose. By the way, Prague taxi is considered to be one of the cheapest in Europe: for €30 you will get to the hotel or any tourist place in 30 minutes (no waiting).
Tips: how to choose transport from Vaclav Havel Airport?
Please note that in Prague you can’t pay in euros for public transport service. Drivers of buses and Airport Express only accept local currency – crowns (CZK). Yet taxis and transfer booked in advance will be fine with euros.
If you are an experienced traveler, you can easily opt for city buses. Remember that they are not equipped with special platforms for disabled travelers. Buses equipped for tourists with disabilities only work on weekdays on particular routes. Families with children will better go by Airport Express or taxi. It’s a fast way to reach the city centre and is not so tiring for children.
In the night only taxi and transfer services are available in Prague.
City bus Vaclav Havel Airport – centre of Prague
- №119, 100, 179 and №510 (night route)
- 50 minutes in the road
- 30 minutes waiting at the bus stop
- Price over 24 crowns (for 30 minutes). One day card is 110 crowns; three days card is 310 crowns
- Comfort level: low
Airport Express Vaclav Havel Airport – centre of Prague
- Airport Express
- 45 minutes in the road
- 30 minutes waiting at the station
- Price is 40-60 crowns (20-30 crowns for children)
- Comfort level: high
Group shuttle Vaclav Havel Airport – centre of Prague
- Prague Airport Transfers SRO or CEDAZ
- 50 minutes in the road
- 30 minutes waiting at the bus stop (until it’s full)
- Price 150 crowns on the spot (children under 6 – free)
- Comfort level: middle
Taxi Vaclav Havel Airport – centre of Prague
- Transfer / Taxi on the spot
- 50 minutes in the road
- No need to wait (meet at arrival) / taxi 10-15 minutes waiting
- Price over €30
- Comfort level: high
Don’t forget to see in Prague:
- Old and New Town
- Old Town Square
- Old Town Hall
- Church of Mother of God before Týn
- Charles Bridge
- Golden Lane
- Vyšehrad
- Strahov Monastery
- Prague Castle
- Hradčany
