There are announced some changes in the Public Transport in Prague city
starting on April 7, 2015 as 4 new subway stations on line A (green one) will be opened. This will affect mainly the transportation from/to the Airport, but some other bus/tramway lines will be changed as well.
Information below has been updated according to these changes.
For more information or if your arrival is scheduled before April 7, 2015, then please visit Prague’s Public Transport pages on www.dpp.cz/en.
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Prague cityCzech currency, exchange rates
Public Transport in Prague
Travel to Prague
- by plane
- by train
- by bus
- by car
How to get from Prague Airport to the conference venue
- by public transport
- by a taxi
How to get from the main railway station to the conference venue
How to get from Florenc bus station to the conference venue
Map of the subway lines in Prague
Prague city
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the most attractive and most visited cities in Europe. The city offers its visitors a breathtaking historical environment, presenting architectural masterpieces ranging from the Roman era basilicas to the art nouveau, functionalist and cubist houses of the 20th century. We invite you to visit, among others, the unique large complex of the Prague Castle overlooking the city from one of its hills, to walk over the Charles Bridge built in the 14th century, or to wander the narrow romantic streets of the Lesser and Old Town. Prague will also unveil itself to you as a busy, modern Central European center of culture and business with numerous restaurants, bars, music clubs, galleries and concert halls, and, of course, friendly people. For more information about the city please visit the following webpages: www.prague.eu or www.praha.eu
Czech currency, exchange rates
The Czech currency is the Czech crown (CZK). Payment in cash in other currencies is usually not accepted (nevertheless some shops or restaurants may accept EUR). There are many ATMs (cash dispensers) all around the city or you can pay by credit/debit cards in most shops and restaurants (VISA and MasterCards are the most common cards accepted).Present-day exchange rates are around 1 EUR = 27.5 CZK, 1 GBP = 37 CZK. Be aware of bad exchange rates typically at the airport or in the main tourist areas and look for exchange agencies with no commision and favourable exchange rates.
Public Transport in Prague
Prague’s public transport operates 0-24h (including the night lines). There are 3 subway lines in Prague named A, B and C and they are marked by different colours (green, yellow and red respectively). There are many bus and tramway lines as well.For more information please visit Prague’s Public Transport pages on www.dpp.cz/en
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Public transport short term tickets
(detailed information) You can buy tickets at public transport info centres (two of them are at the airport - see below), in Ticket vending machines (installed in all metro stations and at selected surface transit stops) or in some tobacconists and wholesalers. Transfer tickets bought directly from the bus or tramway driver are valid 90 min and are at a higher price – 40 CZK. You have to validate each ticket in validators installed in buses, tramways or in the entrance of subway stations in the start of each journey. In case of transferes you do not need to validate the ticket again. After expiration of ticket‘s validity period you’ll have to validate a new ticket. 24 CZK – transfer ticket valid for 30 min from validation 32 CZK – transfer ticket valid for 90 min from validation 40 CZK – transfer ticket bought directly from bus or tramway driver valid for 90 min from validation 110 CZK – transfer ticket valid for 24 hours from validation 310 CZK – transfer ticket valid for 72 hours from validation Free transport applies to luggage up to and including 25x45x70 cm, tube-shaped luggage up to and including 150 cm in length and 20 cm in diameter… |
Travel to Prague
Traveling by plane?
Prague has one international airport - Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). It has two terminals used for regular flights. Which terminal your flight will use depends on the country from where the plane is arriving or the country to where the plane will be departing to (see below).
Please book your flight soon to save funds. www.skyscanner.com is useful for price comparison.
How to get from Prague Airport to the conference venue and nearby hotels is described here.
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Prague Airport (PRG) - Václav Havel Airport Prague www.prg.aero/en/ Terminal 1 (flights to the countries beside Schengens space : in Europe for example Great Britain, Ireland, Cyprus, Rumania and Bulgaria, intercontinental flights) Terminal 2 (flights to the countries in Schengens space: Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Lavia, Luxemburg, Hungary, Malta, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland) Terminal 3 Not used for regular flights |
Traveling by train?
The main train station in Prague is located in the city center and it has a direct connection to the subway network. More information how to get to the conference venue and nearby hotels is described here.
Traveling by bus?
Most of the international bus lines come to the Florenc bus station. It is located close to the main railway station (and to the city center as well) and it has a direct connection to the subway network (the red line C and the yellow line B, station Florenc). More information how to get to the conference venue and nearby hotels is described here.
Traveling by car?
The best guidance is by GPS navigation. It is a good idea to update your GPS maps, because some big road reconstructions are beeing done on the way from the city center to the conference venue and many local road diversions could be applied.
Conference venue: 1014/57 Chaberská street, Prague 182 00, Czech Republic,
GPS: 50.1309086N, 14.4534017E (50°07'51.4"N 14°27'13.6"E)
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How to get from Prague Airport to the Conference venue
By bus (Public transport)
Use bus Line 119 from Prague Airport (the bus stops in front of both Terminals) to Nádraží Veleslavín station (it is the end stop of bus Line 119).
Then take subway line A (green line) from Nádraží Veleslavín station to Muzeum station (7th station in Depo Hostivař direction).
Here change to line C (red line) and continue to Kobylisy station (5th station in Letňany direction). Use the exit from the perone close to the front of the train you have arrived in.
The Conference venue is located just 10 min walking distance (~800 m) from Kobylisy station.
Alternatively you can use tramway Line 17 to Vozovna Kobylisy station (it is the end stop of this line) and walk back downhill for ~250 m to reach the Conference venue.
Please read the information about the temporary suspension of the tram service around Kobylisy station.
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Public transport info centers at Prague Airport www.dpp.cz/en/info-centres-at-prague-ruzyne-airport/ The info centres are located at the arrivals hall of both terminals and are opened daily from 7:00 to 21:00.They offer all the relevant information on the operation of public transport in Prague, its routes, timetables and fares (free of charge). In addition to information they offer in particular:
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We do not recommend to use on the way from/to the airport the special Airport to city center bus line AE (Aerport Express).
It's route ends at the main railway station (Hlavní nádraží) and there you will have to change to subway line C (red line) and continue to Kobylisy station as it was desribed above.
But public transport tickets ARE NOT ACCEPTED on bus line AE, nor are AE tickets transferable to other lines, so the whole trip will cost you at least 84 CZK instead of 32 CZK with no special benefit against bus Line 119 (desribed above).
On line AE you will have to pay directly to the bus driver (one-way ticket to/from the main railway station is priced at 60 CZK) and you will have to buy additional 24 CZK ticket before entering the subway to continue your trip.
By a taxi
Taxis are much more expensive than public transport and due to a heavy traffic during working days it could be even slower. It is reasonable to use taxis only for night arrivals/departures, when the subway doesn’t operate.
COST MC Members/Substitutes should keep in mind the rules for taxi reimbursement!
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Official taxi transport from Prague Airport AAA radiotaxi (www.aaaradiotaxi.cz) FIX Taxi (www.airportcars.cz) More information here We recommend to use one of the official taxi companies operating at the airport. You can find a taxi infront of the arrivals hall of both terminals. The fare from the airport to the Conference venue could be expected at around 800 CZK (higher fare is possible depending on the actual traffic situation). |
How to get from the main railway station to the Conference venue
We recommend to use public transportation instead of a taxi – it is cheaper than a taxi and usually faster due to the heavy traffic. The main railway station (Hlavní nádraží) is situated directly on subway line C (red line).Take this subway line to station Kobylisy (4th station in Letňany direction). Use the exit from the perone close to the front of the train you have arrived in. Look at the map below.
The Conference venue is located just 10 min walking distance (~800 m) from Kobylisy station.
Alternatively you can use tramway Line 17 to Vozovna Kobylisy station (it is the end stop of this line) and walk back downhill for ~250 m to reach the Conference venue.
Please read the information about the temporary suspension of the tram service around Kobylisy station.
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Public transport info center at Prague main Railway Station http://www.dpp.cz/en/list-of-info-centres/ Opening hours: Daily from 7:00 to 21:00 Location: Departure hall of the Praha hlavní nádraží railway station (in the left / north part of the hall, by the entrance to the metro platform in the direction of Letňany) They offer all the relevant information on the operation of public transport in Prague, its routes, timetables and fares (free of charge). In addition to information they offer in particular:
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How to get from Florenc bus station to the Conference venue
We recommend to use public transportation instead of a taxi – it is cheaper than a taxi and usually faster due to the heavy traffic. Florenc bus station (Autobusové nádraží Florenc) is situated directly on subway line C (red line).Take this subway line to station Kobylisy (4th station in Letňany direction). Use the exit from the perone close to the front of the train you have arrived in. Look at the map below.
The Conference venue is located just 10 min walking distance (~800 m) from Kobylisy station.
Alternatively you can use tramway Line 17 to Vozovna Kobylisy station (it is the end stop of this line) and walk back downhill for ~250 m to reach the Conference venue.
Please read the information about the temporary suspension of the tram service around Kobylisy station.
Map of the subway lines in Prague
