A metro is often considered the most convenient means of transport in large metropolises and it’s no different in Prague. The Metro in Prague is relatively extensive, serving over five hundred million passengers in 2021. How many lines and stations does it have? Which one should you use when in Prague? Let’s take a look.
Metro in Prague
The Prague Metro has been in operation since 1974. It has 61 stations in total, divided into three lines: A (green), B (yellow) and C (red), though The total length of the lines combined is 40 miles. You can find a map here.
The Prague authorities have also scheduled the addition of a fourth metro line, the blue line, which is supposed to include 10 new stations by 2029.
Using the Prague Metro
You can buy tickets for the metro at every metro station or buy them from the PID (Prague Integrated Transport) app. The same tickets are used for all other means of transport in Prague (with the one exception of the Petřín funicular). You have four basic ticket options which would be relevant for you as a tourist:
- a 30-minute ticket – 30 crowns
- a 90-minute ticket – 40 crowns
- a 24-hour ticket – 120 crowns
- a 72-hour ticket – 330 crowns
There are also long-term variants, like a monthly, a quarterly or an annual card, though it’s unlikely you’re going to need those. You can check whether our fares are still up-to-date here.
As for timetables, you can also find them on the official site here. There, you can also find timetables for all other transport means in Prague as well as a dedicated line number timetable search bar.
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