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1. Prague Metro
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By FiftyFifty5050 - Montgomery, United Kingdom
The Prague Metro is relatively simple - just three lines, aptly named A, B and C, and colour coded on the maps - with wide platforms, regular trains and very easy to navigate. There is an integrated transport system in the city - metro, trams and buses - and you can buy either single journey tickets, a 90 minute ticket (which would basically get you from one side of the city to the other), 24 hour or 72 hour pass. Ticket machines are located within the stations and at most of the larger tram stops; look for the yellow box on a stalk. You can opt to have the instructions in English and pay either with cash or card. We bought a 72 hour (three day) pass and paid around £12. You validate the ticket the first time you jump on transport - bus, metro or tram - by popping it into a machine, which date and time stamps it. On our first morning, we happened to meet an English lady who has lived in Prague for over 10 years, who did tell us that inspectors (dressed in plain clothes) do monitor the system and we did see some, but they seemed to know that we were tourists and we were never asked to produce our passes. It would have been nice to have a slightly sturdier ticket - more like a credit card - but, once validated on your first journey, you don't need to keep getting the ticket out of your wallet. We found maps online which we could download and print off; most of the free maps of the city being handed out by hotels and at Tourist Information also have a metro on them and, with only three lines, as stated above, it is very easy to navigate. Trains are spacious - rooms for suitcases - seats vary in comfort, plenty of grab handles when you have to stand. Local convention seems to be that people don't generally chat whilst travelling. There are certain seats where the elderly or those with mobility issues have priority - clearly marked in words and pictures. Stations and escalators never felt overly crowded, even during what would be the rush hour. Stations were clean, some very deep with long, long escalators (lifts also available) and some with multiple exits. You can come out of a metro station and find bus and tram stops close by to take you on your onward journey. Loved this system - so easy to get around.
2. Airport Express Bus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By dauphin148
This transfer will be the most effective and cheapest transfer from Prague airport to the city. Purchase your return tickets from the Visitor Information desk inside the Terminal building and it will cost you 45Kr. each way. You can also buy the ticket from the bus driver for 60Kr. each way. The process is very simple and the counter are very helpful and speak good English. The bust stop is clearly sign posted just outside the building. Unsurprisingly a queue does form fairly quickly but the service is frequent enough for you to board the next bus if full. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes and will take you direct to Prague main train station (Hlavní nádraží). The return bus stop to the airport is on the other side of the road and can be accessed via the subway. Enjoy your stay in Prague !
3. Prague Public Transport (DPP)
4. Prague Masaryk Station
5. Dopravni podnik mEsta Usti nad Labem
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
6. PMDP
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
