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Prague has an efficient and integrated public transport system mainly served by the Metro, the tram system and the buses. There are also five ferries and the famous Petrin Funicular Railway to Petrin Hill. The Prague Public Transit Company is responsible for ticketing which has seen all the transport have a common ticket system. Prague has three main metro lines which operate from early morning to midnight.
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Tickets can be purchased for 24 hour, 3 or 5 day periods from the metro stations. You will need to time stamp your ticket before boarding the metro. Although there are no checks for tickets before boarding there are plain clothed inspectors who do spot checks and if caught ticker evaders can incur a hefty fine. At night there are night trams and buses in the city centre.
Prague is served by the Ruzyne International Airport which is one of the largest in Central Europe and the biggest in the Czech Republic. It is a major international transport hub in Europe. The former Prague Airport at Kbely is now a military air base. An airport express bus transfers passengers from the international airport to the main railway station and also to Masarykovo nádraží. Local buses 119 and 100 take passengers into the centre of Prague from the airport as well. |
International trains arrive at Praha Hlavní Nádraží, the main railway station which is a major hub for other cities in the Czech Republic and other parts of Europe. Eurocity trains serve some of the major European cities such as Vienna from Prague.
In Prague there are two types of taxi, one being a radio cab which are licensed and book rides, and the other the independent drivers who have been known to overcharge visitors to the city. It is recommended to request the meter is turned on in the taxi.
Prague generally suffers from road congestion and there are ring road developments to try and alleviate the problem. There are park and ride schemes in Prague which may be a more practical way for car drivers to visit the city, particularly on day trips.
Prague is known to be a city for walking as many of the major sights are easily reached on foot. The cobbled streets may prove challenging to older people or those who have disabilities. Many people take a river cruise down the Vltava River which has inspired composers such as Smetana.
There are three subway lines, bus and tram services. A one day pass is good for unlimited rides.
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