This guide compares all available airport transfers at Prague Airport (PRG) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Prague Airport (PRG), also known as Václav Havel Airport Prague, is the largest airport in Czech Republic and is located about 12 km west of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Prague by Public Bus & Subway, Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber, Minibus (Shared Shuttle) or Car Sharing.
Transfer comparison from PRG airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Prague Airport to the City Center (Central Station “praha hl.n.” = “Hlavní nádraží”)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Bus/Subway (via City North) |
45 Min. | 1,70 € | Details | |
Bus/Subway (via City West) |
60 Min. | 1,70 € | Details | |
Express Bus | 45 Min. | 4 € | Details | |
Minibus | 45‑60 Min. | 16 € | Details | |
Taxi | 35 Min. | 30 € | Details | |
Welcome Pickups |
35 Min. | 35 € | Details | |
Uber | 35 Min. | 17 € | Details | |
Carsharing | 35 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• Public transport can be a first tour of the city, but is recommended only with light luggage.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
CZK 40 pp (around 1,70 €)Description:
Public Bus ‘Line 119’ from Prague Airport (stop at Terminal 1 & 2) to station “Nádraží Veleslavín” (City North), change here to Subway ‘Line A’ (Green) to the city centerTimetable here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
CZK 40 pp (around 1,70 €)Description:
Public Bus ‘Line 100’ from Prague Airport (stop at Terminal 1 & 2) to station “Zličín” (City West), change here to Subway ‘Line B’ (Yellow) to the city center of PragueTimetable here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
CZK 100 pp (around 4 €)Description:
Airport Express Bus ‘AE’ from Prague Airport (stop at Terminal 1 & 2) to Central Station “Hlavní nádraží”, here you can change to Subway Line C; direct transferBook a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
45-60 minutesCost:
CZK 400 pp (around 16 €), min. 2 personsDescription:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from Prague airport (pick-up point according to provider) to central Prague or to your accommodation (via several hotels)Official local taxis
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
CZK 750 (around 30 €)Description:
Taxi from Prague Airport (all terminals) to central Prague, to the main railway station “Praha hl.n.” or directly to your accommodation in the city centerBook a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
CZK 875 (around 35 €)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Prague Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Prague, to Central Station or directly to your accommodationOrder an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
CZK 450-850 (around 17-30 €)Description:
Uber from Prague Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Prague, to the main train station “Praha hl.n.” or directly to your accommodationCheck local provider ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
Car sharing “Car4way” from Prague airport (Car4way parking in parking area C) to central Prague, to the main railway station “Praha hl.n.” or to your accommodationRoute from Prague Airport (PRG) to central Prague (Central Station “Praha hl.n.”, City Center)
Prague Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Prague:
Things to know about Prague:
1. Prague is at the same latitude as Frankfurt, Paris and Vancouver
2. Prague is the most populated city in the Czech Republic (1.4 million residents)
3. The city is home to the longest river in the Czech Republic, the Vltava (Vitava River)