Finding Prague Public Transport From the Airport to Historical Center is the first hurdle you will face when you land. For just 50 Kč, taking the local bus or trolleybus to the metro is the cheapest way to reach the city center. However, there is no direct train, so you must transfer from a bus to the subway with your bags. This quick guide shows you exactly which lines to take, where to change, and how to buy the right ticket without the stress.
🚂 Heading straight to catch a train? If you need to reach the platforms at the central railway station, skip this guide and read our step-by-step breakdown of “How to Get from Prague Airport to the Main Railway Station“
How to Reach the Center Using Prague Public TransportHow to Get from Prague Airport to the Main Railway Station
Prague Airport is connected to the city by several bus and trolleybus lines that link the airport with Prague’s metro system. The easiest option depends mainly on which metro line is closest to your hotel or destination.
Trolleybus 59 → Metro Line A: Best for Old Town & Lesser Town
ℹ️ Route 59 is a modern trolleybus route. The vehicles can run both under electric wires and on battery power, so some people simply call it a bus. In practice, it works like a normal airport bus for passengers.
Best option for downtown locations:
- Staré Město – Old Town (Staroměstská stop)
- Malá Strana – Lesser Town (Malostranská stop)
- Václavské náměstí – Wenceslas Square (upper part, Muzeum stop)
- Náměstí Míru – Peace Square (Náměstí Míru stop)
Trolleybus 59 connects Prague Airport with Nádraží Veleslavín, the final stop. From there, you can transfer to Metro Line A (Green Line).
Transfer from Prague Airport to Old Town using public transport takes 40–60 minutes. The fastest option — Trolleybus 59 + Metro Line A — takes about 42 minutes. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to use this route:
- Take Bus/Trolleybus 59.
- Exit at the final stop: Nádraží Veleslavín
- Take Metro Line A toward the Prague center
- Exit at your destination station
This route is usually the best for tourists staying in Prague Old Town or the historic part of the city.
Don’t know how to choose the correct direction in metro? Answer is in the article “How to Use Prague Metro: Navigation and Rules”
Bus 100 → Metro Line B: Best for New Town & Anděl
Best option for New City at Prague 1 and Prague 5 destinations:
- Smíchovské nádraží (train station)
- Anděl (Prague 5)
- Karlovo náměstí
- Národní třída
- Wenceslas Square (down part, stop Můstek)
- Náměstí Republiky
- Florenc (bus Terminal)
Bus 100 connects Prague Airport with Zličín station on Metro Line B.
- Take Bus 100.
- Exit at the final stop: Zličín
- Walk about 1 minute to the metro entrance and Take Metro Line B
- Exit at your destination station
Choose Bus 100 if your accommodation is closer to Metro Line B.
Which Route Should You Choose for Your Hotel?
- Choose Trolleybus 59 for destinations near Metro Line A or Prague Old Town
- Choose Bus 100 for destinations near Metro Line B (
Both routes are highly practical for travelers because the bus stops are located just steps from the metro entrances, ensuring a smooth transition when taking Prague public transport from the airport to the center.
You can check current timetables and ticket prices on the official Prague Airport public transport page
Other Bus Routes from Prague Airport (Bus 161 and Bus 191)
There are also additional public transport routes from Prague Airport that may be useful in specific situations.
- Bus 161 → Bořislavka (Metro Line A): A practical option if your accommodation is located in the northwestern edge of the city, specifically in neighborhoods like Nebušice, Přední Kopanina, or the quiet residential Hanspaulka district near the Bořislavka station. It connects you directly to Metro Line A without heading all the way to Nádraží Veleslavín.
- Bus 191 → Na Knížecí (Metro Line B): A direct connection with zero transfers if your hotel is located near the Na Knížecí bus station or the Anděl hub. While the ride takes longer than the other options, it carries you straight from the airport terminal to Smíchov without requiring you to move your luggage from a bus to the subway.
Unlike Bus 100 and Trolleybus 59, these routes stop at many intermediate stations, so they can be slightly more confusing for first-time visitors. However, they may save time if your hotel is located close to the route.
Buying Tickets for the Airport Bus and Trolleybus
So, after you arrived to the bus stop at the airport:
- Buy a ticket from the ticket machine. For most travelers, the 90-minute ticket is usually the best option.
- Validate your ticket in the small yellow validating machine (you can see it in the photo) by inserting it inside.
- Now you can pass through to the waiting area and enter a bus or a trolleybus.
ℹ️ If needed, you can transfer to the metro, another bus, or any other form of public transport in Prague using the same ticket. You don’t need to do anything else—just keep your ticket safe till the end of a journey.
All information about tickets for Prague Public transport read in our article “Prague Public Transport Tickets & Passes (Prices + How to Buy 2026)“
🌙 How to Get to the Center If Your Flight Lands After Midnight
If you arrive late at night (after midnight) or early in the morning (before 6 p.m.), Prague public transport still operates from the airport, but the system is different from daytime routes.
Night connections are provided by night bus lines, which replace metro services during overnight hours. From airport at night operating Bus 910 and 907. Travel time is longer (50+ minutes), and frequency – ones per 30 minutes for route 910 and ones per hour for route 907.
