Prague airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is northwest of the centre, about 20 km by road. There is no train to the airport.
How long it takes and how often
Trolleybus 59 takes about 15 minutes to Nadrazi Veleslavin (metro A). Bus 100 goes to Zlicin (metro B).
Options and prices
- Trolleybus 59 + metro: 50 CZK (46 CZK in app)
- AE Airport Express to the main station: 200 CZK
- Taxi: about 800 CZK
- Official airport taxi: Uber Airport, fixed price in the app
Where to buy tickets
- Ticket machines in both arrival halls and at the bus stops. Most take contactless cards.
- DPP counters: Terminal 1 arrival hall about 07:00 to 21:00, Terminal 2 about 09:00 to 21:00.
- PID Litacka app: 90-minute ticket for buses 59 and 100 plus metro, 46 CZK. SMS ticket 55 CZK.
- On board buses 59 and 100: contactless card terminal. The airport asks you to buy before boarding if you can.
- AE Airport Express to the main station: own fare of 200 CZK. 24-hour and 72-hour passes are not valid.
- No train to the airport.
Prague Airport (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
- Metro and tram in Prague
- Trains from Prague
- Tips and apps for Prague
- Berlin to Prague by Train: The Ultimate Travel Guide (2026)
- Vienna to Prague by Train: Tickets, Times and Tips for Visitors (2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Prague airport to the city centre?
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is northwest of the centre, about 20 km by road. There is no train to the airport. Trolleybus 59 takes about 15 minutes to Nadrazi Veleslavin (metro A). Bus 100 goes to Zlicin (metro B).
How much does it cost to get from Prague airport to the centre?
Trolleybus 59 + metro: 50 CZK (46 CZK in app). AE Airport Express to the main station: 200 CZK. Taxi: about 800 CZK. Official airport taxi: Uber Airport, fixed price in the app.
Where do I buy tickets at Prague airport?
Ticket machines in both arrival halls and at the bus stops. Most take contactless cards. DPP counters: Terminal 1 arrival hall about 07:00 to 21:00, Terminal 2 about 09:00 to 21:00. PID Litacka app: 90-minute ticket for buses 59 and 100 plus metro, 46 CZK. SMS ticket 55 CZK. On board buses 59 and 100: contactless card terminal. The airport asks you to buy before boarding if you can. AE Airport Express to the main station: own fare of 200 CZK. 24-hour and 72-hour passes are not valid. No train to the airport.
Any tips for the airport transfer in Prague?
Use the official Uber Airport service or a ride-hailing app. Taxi meters have no price cap since October 2026.