Public transit in Prague
Prague runs on the Metro + Tram + Bus. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
Metro + Tram + Bus
Lines / network size
3 metro lines
Single fare
30 CZK (30 min)
Day pass
120 CZK (≈ US$5.50)
How you pay
Buy ticket BEFORE boarding and VALIDATE at the yellow stamping machine
Top tip
Trams are the iconic way to see Prague. The 22 tram passes most major sights. ALWAYS validate paper tickets — fines for unvalidated tickets are 1,000+ CZK and inspectors look like normal passengers until they flash a badge.
⚠ Heads up: common scam
Fake ticket inspectors near touristy stops — real ones have a metal badge on a chain (#XXXX visible) AND a yellow/silver pin. Don't pay cash fines; ask for a written record.