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.

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.

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	More
	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
	Private Transfer	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.

Bus & Subway (via City North)

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

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 center

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Bus & Subway (via City West)

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

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 Prague

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Express Bus

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

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 transfer

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Minibus (AD)

Book a minibus ride ↗

Travel time:

45-60 minutes

Cost:

CZK 400 pp (around 16 €), min. 2 persons

Description:

Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from Prague airport (pick-up point according to provider) to central Prague or to your accommodation (via several hotels)

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

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 center

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

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 accommodation

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

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 accommodation

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Car Sharing

Check local provider ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

Depending on selected car

Description:

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 accommodation

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)