Transportation around Prague
There are many ways to get around Prague. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are our recommendations.
Public Transport
Public transport in Prague is fantastic – Time Out even ranked it the second best in the world. Sure, it might get stuffy in the summer and not all passengers smell like Chanel No. 5, but it’s affordable, on time, and gets you almost everywhere. Even at night, although the night lines have different numbers and routes.
Tickets are valid across the entire public transport network and are transferable. So you can switch between the metro, trams, and buses with the same ticket. The validity is determined by time: there are tickets for 30 minutes (30 CZK), 90 minutes (40 CZK), 24 hours (120 CZK), and 72 hours (330 CZK). Discounts are also available. For comprehensive information, check out the Capital City Transport Company’s website: https://www.dpp.cz/en
- The validity of the ticket is calculated from the moment of its activation. You probably don’t carry cash and won’t want to buy paper tickets from a machine. Simply download the PID Lítačka app, where you can search for individual connections and buy tickets. You can choose whether the ticket should be valid immediately after purchase or manually activate it later when you use public transport. The IDOS app or Google Maps also work well.
- In trams, selected city buses, and metro station vestibules, you’ll find mobile self-service ticketing machines—just look for the orange contactless terminals. You can purchase your ticket by tapping your card or phone. The ticket becomes valid immediately upon purchase.
- You can buy paper tickets from vending machines at bus stops or at the entrance to the metro (some also take credit cards) or from newsagents. If you’re coming to Prague by train, get paper tickets at the České dráhy / Czech Railways ticket office. Each ticket must be validated at the beginning of your journey. Look for the small yellow validators at the entrance to the metro or when you get on the tram or bus.
One of Prague’s summer quirks? Endless construction. This year is no different—expect some road closures and transport disruptions. But don’t worry, they shouldn’t significantly affect Prague Pride Festival participants. Note: Metro stations Pankrác and Českomoravská are closed and will remain so until the end of the year. Check the latest updates on public transport restrictions and service disruptions at: www.dpp.cz (available in English too).
Bikesharing Rekola
Riding around the center of Prague on a shared bike is a great idea. Use bikesharing Rekola, easily recognizable by their pink bikes. Just download their app and start pedaling. During the festival, Rekola will have a special heart-shaped rack at Pride Village on Střelecký Island. This way, you can ride all the way to the venue and won’t have to hunt around for parked bikes in the streets when you leave.
Ride‑Hailing Services in Prague
There are many taxi services in Prague. But not all of them are reliable, and taking a taxi can sometimes turn into a bad experience. For tourists especially, it’s risky to get into a taxi waiting on the street—often the meter shows an absurdly high fare that will leave your head spinning. Rides offered by individuals through mobile apps are also frequently unreliable. We’ve also recorded cases where a taxi driver made homophobic remarks or was outright rude to queer clients. There’s still room for improvement in Prague.
That’s why this year, the Prague Pride Festival is entering into a partnership with the Bolt ride-hailing app. All drivers who will be operating during the festival will be pre-trained in matters of respect. We kindly ask that you treat them with respect as well.
Promo codes for rides and Bolt Drive will be available in Pride Village and on Saturday at Letná. We chose Bolt because, besides offering customer-friendly prices, it is also working to improve the culture of urban transport. For example, it offers a number of safety features that many people don’t yet know about. Have you heard about driver authentication, discreet emergency assistance, ride-sharing and trip monitoring, or in-app recording and safety codes? Bolt introduced all these features to help prevent incidents, allow the support team to respond quickly in crisis situations, and give you peace of mind on your journey.
Own Car
If you don’t have a permanent residence in Prague, parking can be a hassle. The city uses a parking zone system, and non-residents can only park in selected spaces (mostly paid). Plus, you can get stuck in heavy traffic, and that’s the last thing you want on your way to a festival event. We definitely don’t recommend using a car for personal transport around Prague. If you do bring a car to Prague, park it at a P&R parking lot on the outskirts of the city and continue on with public transport.
