Prague Airport – Getting to the City Center
Welcome to Václav Havel Airport Prague. You have arrived in Prague and would like to reach the city center as easily as possible, around 9 miles away. No problem at all, as the airport is well connected to the public transport network. In addition, the Airport Express Bus (AE), shared shuttle services, ride hailing, taxis and private transfers are available.
Public buses and metro – the most affordable option
All public buses, including night services, depart directly in front of Terminals 1 (exits D, E, F) and 2 (exits C, D, E). Ticket machines are located in the arrival areas as well as at the bus stops. Standard public transport tickets apply. These options are relevant for you:
- 90-minute-ticket: 50 CZK, approx. €2.00 / $2.15*
- 24-hour-ticket: 150 CZK, approx. €5.90 / $6.40*
- 72-hour-ticket: 350 CZK, approx. €13.90 / $15.10*
- Monthly pass: 550 CZK, approx. €21.90 / $23.80*
*All prices are based on January 2026 rates.
Several buses are available for the journey from the airport to the city center, connecting you to the city's metro network. Night buses serve key locations in the city center.
- Bus 59 → Nádraží Veleslavín, transfer to Metro Line A
- Bus 100 → Zličín, transfer to Metro Line B
- Bus 191 → direct connection to inner-city districts, with metro access
- Night bus 907 → northern and western city center, towards Hradčanská
- Night bus 910 → southern city center, major transfer points such as I. P. Pavlova
Our tip: Everything you need to know about public transport in Prague can be found in our overview Getting Around Prague – Metro, Trams and Buses Made Easy.
Airport Express (AE) – direct service to the main train station
- Standard public transport tickets are not valid
- One-way ticket: 100 CZK, approx. €4.00 / $4.35*
- Tickets available in the terminals or directly from the driver
- Departures from Terminal 1 exit D and Terminal 2 exit E
- Direct connection to Prague Main Station, travel time approx. 35 minutes
- Operating hours toward the main station: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Operating hours toward the airport: 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*Price is based on January 2026 rates.
Other options with a clearly designated pick-up location are:
- Uber and Bolt – Book conveniently via app, fare is fixed in advance, cheaper than a taxi.
- Taxi – Costs depend on distance and travel time.
- Shared transfer – The more passengers, the lower the cost. The route is determined based on the passengers' accommodations, which affects travel time.
- Private transfer – The most comfortable but most expensive option, still attractive for groups as the cost is shared among several people, clearly marked pick-up location.
Prague offers several straightforward and reliable ways to reach the city center from the airport. Whether you choose public transport or a direct transfer, the system is easy to understand and well connected, allowing you to focus on your arrival rather than logistics and begin your stay with confidence.
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Daytime airport connections
Night-time airport connections
