Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 or older can travel free on public transport within Prague. Visitors aged 60–64 can use discounted tickets, and one person accompanying a child under 3 may also travel free.
These rules apply to foreign visitors too. However, some passengers must carry an accepted document proving their age. The rules also change when you travel outside Prague or use the Airport Express bus.
This guide explains who needs a ticket, who can travel free, and what documents you should carry in 2026.
Prague Public Transport Discounts: Quick Answer
| Passenger | Fare within Prague | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Child under 6 | Free | No proof normally needed. The child must travel with a person older than 10. |
| Child aged 6–9 | Free | No proof normally needed. |
| Child aged 10–14 | Free | Accepted photo ID showing the child’s name and date of birth. |
| Junior aged 15–17 | Full price for short-term tickets | A regular ticket. Discounted monthly and longer passes are available. |
| Student aged 18–25 | Full price for short-term tickets | A regular ticket. Eligible full-time students can get discounted season passes. |
| Adult aged 26–59 | Full price | A regular ticket. |
| Senior aged 60–64 | Discounted 30-minute, 90-minute and 24-hour tickets | Accepted photo ID showing the passenger’s date of birth. |
| Senior aged 65 or older | Free | Accepted photo ID showing the passenger’s date of birth. |
| One person accompanying a child under 3 | Free | The child’s passport, national ID card or PID Child Under 3 card. |
ℹ️ Important: Free child travel ends on the day before the child’s 15th birthday. From the 15th birthday, a passenger needs a full-price 30-minute, 90-minute, 24-hour or 72-hour ticket in Prague.
Do Prague Transport Discounts Apply to Foreign Tourists?
Yes. Age-based discounts and free travel in Prague are not limited to Czech citizens or Prague residents.
For a foreign visitor, a passport is usually the safest document to carry. An accepted national identity card may also be used if it includes the passenger’s name, date of birth and photo.
A PID Lítačka card is not necessary for a short visit if you can prove your age with an accepted document.
⚠️ The official rules do not list a photocopy or a photo of a passport as accepted proof. Carry the original document if your free or discounted travel depends on it.
Do Children Need a Public Transport Ticket in Prague?
Children under 15 travel free on Prague trams, buses, trolleybuses, the metro, ferries and PID trains within Prague.
They do not need to buy or activate a zero-price ticket in the PID Lítačka app. When proof of age is required, the document replaces the ticket.
Children Under 6
A child under 6 travels free throughout the PID system, including Prague and the Central Bohemian Region. The child must travel with a person older than 10. No special child ticket is needed.
Children Aged 6–9
Children from their 6th birthday until the day before their 10th birthday travel free within Prague. They normally do not need to prove their age. Outside Prague, they receive a 50% discount instead of free travel.
Children Aged 10–14
Children from their 10th birthday until the day before their 15th birthday also travel free within Prague, but they must be able to prove their age. The document should show:
- The child’s first and last name
- Date of birth
- A photo
For a tourist, the child’s passport is usually the simplest choice. An accepted national ID card or official student card containing the required information may also be used.
⚠️ If the child cannot prove their age during an inspection, they may be treated as a passenger without a valid ticket.
Can One Person Travel Free When Accompanying a Child Under 3?
One person accompanying a child under 3 can travel within Prague for 0 CZK. If two people accompany the child, the second parent needs a regular ticket unless they qualify for another discount. The accompanying person does not need to buy a free ticket, but must prove the child’s age with one of these documents:
- The child’s passport
- The child’s national identity card
- A PID Child Under 3 card
For example, imagine two adults traveling with children aged 2 and 7:
- The 2-year-old travels free
- The 7-year-old travels free
- One adult travels free as the companion of the child under 3
- The second adult needs a regular ticket
⚠️ Outside Prague, the accompanying person does not receive this benefit and must buy a regular regional ticket.
Do Teenagers and Students Get Discounted Prague Tickets?
Visitors aged 15–25 normally pay full price for short-term Prague tickets, although discounted long-term passes are available in some cases.
Do 15-, 16- and 17-Year-Olds Need Full-Price Tickets?
Yes, for the tickets normally used by tourists. Passengers aged 15–17 must buy a full-price 30-minute, 90-minute, 24-hour or 72-hour Prague ticket. They are not entitled to a discounted short-term ticket in Prague.
This is easy to misunderstand because Prague also offers a discounted “Junior” category. However, that discount applies only to monthly, quarterly and annual passes—not to short-term tickets.
For example, a family visiting Prague with children aged 14 and 16 needs:
- No ticket for the 14-year-old, but the child must carry accepted proof of age
- A regular full-price ticket for the 16-year-old
You can find current full-price fares and instructions in the Prague public transport ticket guide.
Do Students Aged 18–25 Get Discounted Tickets?
Students do not receive a discount on the short-term tickets normally used during a vacation in Prague. This means that a student aged 18–25 must pay the regular price for a 30-minute, 90-minute, 24-hour or 72-hour Prague ticket. An ISIC card does not make these tickets cheaper.
Eligible full-time students can receive discounted monthly, quarterly or annual passes. This can be useful for someone studying or staying in Prague for a longer period, but it is rarely useful for a short tourist visit.
Different rules apply outside Prague. Full-time students aged 18–25 can normally receive a 50% regional discount with accepted proof of study, such as a valid ISIC card.
Prague Public Transport Discounts for Seniors
Prague has two senior fare categories: passengers aged 60–64 receive discounted tickets, while passengers aged 65 or older travel free with accepted proof of age.
Are Seniors Over 65 Free on Prague Public Transport?
Yes. Passengers aged 65 or older travel free within Prague, including foreign tourists. You do not need to buy a free ticket, activate anything in the PID Lítačka app or obtain a Prague transport pass. Simply carry an accepted document proving your age:
- For most non-EU visitors, this means carrying the original passport.
- EU visitors may also use an accepted national identity card.
If you prefer not to carry your passport, you can apply for a PID Senior 65+ card. However, this is optional and usually unnecessary for a short visit.
Remember: Free travel covers the passenger, not automatically everything they carry. A large suitcase may still need a luggage ticket.
What Discount Do Seniors Aged 60–64 Receive?
Passengers from their 60th birthday until the day before their 65th birthday can use discounted tickets within Prague. You must carry accepted photo identification showing your date of birth. Without proof, you need a full-price ticket.
This senior discount is valid within Prague. Passengers aged 60–64 normally pay the full fare when traveling in the outer PID zones. The 2026 prices are:
- 30-minute ticket: 18 CZK in the PID Lítačka app or 19 CZK on paper
- 90-minute ticket: 23 CZK in the app or 25 CZK on paper
- 24-hour ticket: 70 CZK in the app or 75 CZK on paper
ℹ️ There is no discounted 72-hour Prague ticket. A passenger aged 60–64 who wants a 72-hour ticket must buy the regular full-price version.
Where Are Prague Public Transport Discounts Valid?
The rules depend on whether you stay within Prague, use a PID train, travel from the airport or continue into the Central Bohemian Region.
Does Free Travel Include Prague Airport?
Yes. Prague Airport is inside the Prague tariff area. Normal Prague discount rules therefore apply on regular public transport routes from the airport. This includes:
- Trolleybus 59 and Metro A
- Bus 100 and Metro B
- Bus 191
- Night buses 907 and 910
For example, a senior aged 65 or older can travel free from the airport on trolleybus 59 and continue by metro, provided they carry accepted proof of age.
⚠️ The Airport Express bus, marked AE, is different. The regular Prague tariff does not apply because this bus uses its own ticket and age rules. In 2026, the Airport Express fare is:
- Passengers from their 15th birthday: 200 CZK
- Children from their 6th birthday until the day before their 15th birthday: 100 CZK
- Children under 6: free
Luggage is included on the Airport Express. For routes, stops and step-by-step instructions, read how to travel from Prague Airport by public transport.
What About PID Trains Within Prague?
The following passengers can use their Prague free-travel benefit on PID trains within Prague, provided they meet the relevant proof requirements:
- Children under 15
- Seniors aged 65 or older
- One person accompanying a child under 3
🚨 You may still find older forum posts saying that a special PID card is required on trains. Much of that advice refers to rules used before January 2026.
What Changes When You Travel Outside Prague?
“Free in Prague” does not mean free everywhere in the PID network. Prague uses zones P, 0 and B. The outer PID zones, numbered 1–13, cover the Central Bohemian Region. When your journey continues outside Prague, different discount rules apply.
The main regional rules are:
- Children under 6 travel free
- Children aged 6–17 normally receive a 50% discount
- Eligible full-time students aged 18–25 normally receive a 50% discount
- Seniors aged 65 or older normally receive a 50% discount
- Seniors aged 60–64 pay the full regional fare
- A person accompanying a child under 3 pays the full regional fare
Your ticket must cover both the correct zones and the full travel time. Read the guide to Prague and regional PID zones before taking a day trip outside the city.
Are Foreign Disability Cards Accepted?
Do not assume that a disability card issued in another country gives free public transport in Prague. The Prague free-travel rule for passengers with severe disabilities specifically refers to Czech ZTP and ZTP/P cards. A foreign disability card does not automatically provide the same benefit.
If you do not qualify through age or another category, buy a regular ticket unless PID or DPP has confirmed that your particular document is accepted.
Does Free Travel Include Luggage?
Not always. A passenger may travel free while a large suitcase still needs its own ticket. Luggage no larger than 25 × 45 × 70 cm travels free. If even one dimension is larger, you may need a luggage ticket.
A senior traveling free with a large suitcase does not have a 24-hour or 72-hour passenger ticket that includes luggage, so the suitcase may need a separate luggage ticket. Check the size limits, prices and exceptions in the guide to luggage on Prague public transport.
Before You Travel: A Quick Check
Before boarding, ask yourself three questions:
- Am I traveling only within Prague, or will I enter an outer regional zone?
- Do I need a ticket, or do I travel free with proof?
- If proof is required, do I have the original accepted document with me?
If you cannot prove your right to free or discounted travel, buy a full-price ticket. Ticket inspectors normally treat missing proof in the same way as an invalid ticket. You can read more about inspections and penalties in the guide to public transport fines in Prague.
Information in this article was checked against the official PID discount rules and the official DPP fare list, current in August 2026.
