On the tram in Prague. Prague public transport. Metro, buses and trams

Prague city transport is a well-functioning system, which should be understood from the very beginning, so that you can travel around the city without any problems. In the Czech capital you can ride the funicular, bus and metro, but the most convenient view Transport is a tram with which you can get to the place you need from anywhere in the city. The main thing is to clearly remember the scheme of Prague trams and their schedule, and then all your trips will certainly be successful.

History of Prague Tram

The length of Prague is about 500 km. However, before studying in detail the schemes of Prague trams in Russian, it is worth diving into the history of this type of transport.

For the first time, the car began to work on its tracks at the then very slow movement, September 23, 1874, and he rode thanks to a harnessed horse, which carried passengers along the Karlin-National Theater route. Then in 1876 the rails were laid across the bridge to Smikhovsky Station, and a year later the routes were already 20 km long, but the trams were still driven by horses.

The first electric tram was launched in 1891. And then the development of Prague trams went swiftly - new routes were built, new trams went on the rails, there were more and more passengers, and as a result, today in the tram park there are about 1000 cars of two brands Skoda and Tatra.

Tram tickets

Also, before a detailed study of the Prague tram scheme in Russian or Czech, it is necessary to deal with the purchase of a ticket for this type of transport. Actually, in the Czech capital there is a single transport system, so a single ticket (jízdenka) is bought here immediately for a tram, bus, metro and funicular to Petřín. The distance and type of transport do not play any role in purchasing it; only the time that you spend on the tram is important. Therefore, based on how much you plan to travel in Prague, you can buy these types of tickets:

normal for 90 minutes, which for adults costs 32 CZK, and for children and senior citizens - 16 CZK;
half an hour for 30 minutes, which costs CZK 24 for adults, and CZK 12 for children and senior citizens;
daily allowance for 24 hours, which for adults costs 110 CZK, and for children and pensioners - 55 CZK;
three-day for 72 hours costs for all, without exception, 310 Czech crowns.

Tram travel

If you plan to stay longer in the city, then it is better to buy a ticket in Prague, which will save a lot of money and not think that the ticket is about to expire. In total there are several types of travel cards, which, again, differ solely in the time of use:

a monthly pass is valid for 30 days and costs 550 kroons for adults, 260 kroons for children and students, 250 kroons for pensioners;
quarterly pass valid for 90 days and costs for adults 1480 kroons, children and students - 720 kroons, pensioners - 660 kroons;
a five-month pass is valid for 150 days and costs 2,450 kroons for adults, 1,200 kroons for children and students, 1,100 kroons for pensioners;
a ten-month pass is valid for 300 days and can only be bought for children and students, giving 2400 kroons;
the annual pass is valid for a whole year from the moment of purchase and costs the same for everyone - 3650 CZK.

Where to buy a ticket or travel card

Also, before a detailed study of the tram scheme of Prague in Russian or Czech, you need to figure out where to get a document confirming the right to travel. Actually, there are a lot of options.

Knowing the exact price of a ticket, you can buy it at a vending machine located at a bus stop or metro station, paying either with coins or bank cards.
In any kiosks where newspapers and cigarettes are sold, as there are experienced sellers who can easily talk to foreigners.
If you have a Czech SIM card, you can send an SMS to 90206, where you can book yourself a half-hour ticket by typing DPT24, regular - DPT32, daily - DPT100.
If you have a smartphone, but don’t have a Czech SIM card, you can reserve a ticket using the Sejf application, which can be downloaded for free from iTunes or Google play.
In addition, you can buy a tram ticket directly from the driver of this tram, however, in this case you will have to pay a larger amount.

Tram Schedule

There is no need to panic that you can get confused in the Prague tram scheme and accidentally take the wrong route or wait a long time for the tram at the bus stop. To avoid such troubles, for tourists, visitors and residents of the city in the public domain post all the necessary information about transport routes. You can find out about the time and following a particular tram at any place where a diagram of its route is posted and exact time Arrivals, both to this stop and to the terminal station.

But in the event that you do not know what tram number you need, you can go to the Czech Ministry of Transport website, and there, in the special section "Passenger Transport Schedule", you just need to enter the name of the starting stop located near you and the final stops, as well as fill in the time of arrival at the destination or time of departure. And in the end, on the site you will be given all the necessary information about the number of the tram on which you can get there, travel time, possible transfers and distance in kilometers.

Day trams

In accordance with the scheme of trams in Prague, in the city from half past five in the morning until midnight, they run on 24 routes. Typically, the waiting time for a daily tram does not exceed five minutes, so do not worry if you arrive at the stop when the tram has already left, because the next one will not have to wait long. The main thing is that you need to carefully look at his number, as 2-3 routes always pass through one stop, and sometimes more.

It is also important to read the information at the stop stands, as there they can report a change in the route, which can be associated with holidays or track repairs. In addition, it should be remembered that the schedule of trams may differ on weekdays and weekends, so be sure to read all the information on the leaflets at the bus stop in order to avoid getting into trouble.

Night trams

According to the tram route scheme of Prague, trams with numbers 51-59, which leave the depot at 20.00-22.30 and then travel their routes until 4.30, carry passengers at night. It is important to remember that the night tram tracks coincide with the daytime only on a couple of routes, but basically they are completely different.

However, all tramcars eventually arrive at the Lazarska terminal station (in Czech - Lazarská), located in the city center, from where passengers can transfer to any other tram or bus route to arrive where it should.

Also in the Czech capital there are several more stops where you can get out of the tram at night to change to another vehicle, the main thing is to find out in advance or just peek at the night trams that hang at every stop. Moreover, it is not at all difficult to find out where the route of night trams passes, since they are highlighted in black.

Prague 22 tram scheme

One of the most popular Prague routes is tram route 22, which allows a full-fledged city tour. He travels with an interval of 5-10 minutes, so that every tourist, taking a single ticket, can safely ride along this route, leaving at any stops to enjoy the sights of Prague. Then you can take the next tram again and continue on. Stops should be highlighted along this route:

Narodni Trida, near which there are many hotels and restaurants;
Narodni Divadlo, which allows you to see and visit the Prague National Theater and the cozy Slavia cafe on the opposite bank of the river, to which you can sail by ferry;
Ujezd is especially distinguished in the scheme of tram 22 in Prague, because when you get out here you can admire the park, look at the bronze monument erected in honor of the victims of communism, as well as transfer to the funicular to Petřín Hill;
Hellichova, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the Church of Mary the Victorious;
Malostranska, next to which is the magnificent Charles Bridge and the entrance to the beautiful gardens of Wallenstein;
Kralovsky Letohradek, across the road from which rises the wonderful Summer royal Palacesurrounded by the Royal Garden;
Prazsky Hrad, which is notable for the Prague Castle castle next to it, where you can spend several hours admiring its beauty;
Brusnice, from where you can look at the amazing New World district of Prague, which is amazing with its cobbled streets and small houses.

Historic tourist tram 91

Separately, route 91 is allocated in the tram scheme of Prague, which is served by the Vozovna Střešovice depot, located at the final stop of the tram. Arriving there, tourists can go to the Public Transport Museum, located right in this depot, where they can learn more about how they developed passenger Transportation in Prague, how transport has changed and improved, and how the city tram network has become what it is.

But not only the museum is curious about this tram route. The tram itself, which runs along it, is interesting here, because it is made exactly like the oldest trams, inside it is completely decorated with wood and moves very slowly, which allows sitting in its place to make out the streets of Prague in all their glory.

Why are there streets, according to the tram route scheme of Prague, this vehicle will pass by such attractions as the Prague Castle fortress, the Royal Garden, Belvedere, Wenceslas and Malostranska Squares, the National Theater, the Veletřžni Palace, Vyshtavite complex and Republic Square. The only thing is that you will have to buy a ticket for a trip on such a tram directly from his conductor and pay 35 Czech crowns for it.

Tram route 23

However, if you look closely at the scheme of trams in Prague with stops, you will notice that many attractions from sightseeing tram 91 can be seen from the windows of tram number 23. This route was launched in March 2017, trams run on it are not modern, but made antiquated ", which is especially noticeable on bulky speakers.

However, the trip in it is carried out on standard tickets, so here you can feel the spirit of old Prague, see the sights of the city and, at the same time, not overpay. This route goes through historical center the city, originating from the Kralovka stop, and then the tram travels through Malostranskaya and Karlovskaya Square, the National Theater and Pavlov Square, ending with the Zvonark stop running.

Tourist note

Arriving in the Czech capital, it is important not only to learn everything about the Prague tram scheme, but also to remember a few important nuances of trips to them:

In Prague, it does not matter if the person is a tourist or an indigenous person, but if the controller catches him riding a hare in a tram, he will be fined 500 Czech crowns.
Children under 7 years of age and senior citizens over 70 can ride trams for free
The ticket is considered valid after you validate it in the composter at the entrance to the tram so that the number and time of boarding are displayed there, and then you can safely change to any other trams, monitoring the time so as not to exceed the limit for which the ticket was bought.

In order not to get confused in the tram routes, you can buy the “Let's Drive through Prague” card at the Information Center, where all the routes of day and night trams are detailed, as well as their working hours and intervals between runs.

Standing at the tram stop, you are waiting for "him." After a few minutes, the rails begin to vibrate, tremble, and you see how “he” emerges from behind the turn - a red one that looks like a bullet that carries the traits of style that gave rise to it in the 1960s and is still an outdated tram. The red T3 tram, which can often be seen on postcards and paintings by Prague artists, has become one of the most striking sights of Prague and its constant symbol.

Its history began 50 years ago, when on November 21, 1962 the first copy was launched along the streets of the Czech capital. Even before the tram began to be mass-produced, its prototype was presented at the 1960 international industrial fair in Brno. The fathers of this miracle of technology were the designers Antonin Gonzik and Frantisek Kardaus.

An unusual story happened with the T3 tram in March 1962. Right next to the manufacturer at the intersection of Pilsen and Radlicka streets, he ran into a truck transporting barley. The tram driver received the nickname Barley King from his colleagues, and the tram began to be called "barley".

Until the end of 1962, Prague public transport acquired 70 trams, which gradually began to supplant the old two-sided cars, which at that time were traveling, as a rule, with a hitch of three cars. By the way, on an old double-sided tram you can still ride around the city as an attraction. These trams run through Wenceslas Square.

The new T3 trams caused a number of problems, as a result of which it was necessary to expand and redo the rails. Together with the driver, two conductors rode on the tram. For them in the car was allocated a permanent place between the front and middle doors. That is why for a long time it was possible to enter the tram only through the front doors, the rest served as an exit. In the 70s, conductors were replaced by ticket vending machines.

The main customer of the Czechoslovak T3 trams was the Soviet Union. In total, 11.353 trams were delivered to the USSR !, while the total number of cars produced was 13.713. In 1988, the T3 was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most mass-produced, and ČKD as the largest producer of trams in the world.

Classic T3 stopped traveling in Prague recently. The tram left the farewell flight on November 18, 2012, however, modifications to this model, which are almost no different in appearance, still account for 40% of the tram fleet of the Czech capital. Today, red trams run in 47 cities of several countries, including Germany, Russia, Latvia, Belarus and even Uzbekistan. And for Prague, T3 remains that distinction, which is known on an equal footing with St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge.

Transport in Prague is well organized and allows you to quickly get to places that may be of interest to visitors to the city. Pay attention to the fact that the central historical areas of Prague can be reached by metro or tram, and city buses do not go there.

Hiking the historical center of Prague is very popular: the center is well adapted for them, all the more so because it is very compact in size and getting around it is a simple task for those who are used to traveling on foot while sightseeing. The sidewalks are mostly paved, which makes them not very convenient for people with disabilities. Also pay attention to the movement of cars: drivers may not always give way to a pedestrian. For greater convenience when hiking, it is recommended to purchase a map of the city, it can be bought at stores or representative offices of travel agencies.

Attention: the passage of the carriageway to a red light is punishable by a fine of 1000 kroons.

Metro, buses and trams

In the unified transport system of Prague (on english language: Prague Integrated Transport systemor Pit) is included metronumerous tram and bussuburban routes the train S type cruising within the city. The funicular to Petrshinsky hill and several ferries across the river are also included there. Vltava.

Transport time. Bus and tram schedules are posted at all stops. The metro opens around 5.00 in the morning and closes around midnight. Buses and trams start earlier and end later, for optimal integration with the metro.

timetable traffic can be found on the website pid.idos.cz. On this site it will be convenient for you to plan your trip: enter the starting point and destination, and you will receive detailed information about which transport to use, where to make transfers, etc.

Metro. The Prague metro consists of three lines: A (green) B (yellow) and C (red). Transfers from one line to another are made at the stations Můstek (lines A and B) Muzeum (lines A and C) and Florenc (lines A and B). By subway, you can travel around the whole city in a short time.

The interval of movement of metro trains is 3-4 minutes per day, and 4-10 minutes at other hours (for details, see the metro diagram below).

Prague tram

Trams. The interval of trams in Prague is 4–10 minutes in the afternoon, and reaches 10 minutes in the evening. Daily trams run under the numbers 1–12, 14, 16–18, 20, 22, 24–26. Night trails (from 0.00 to 5.00 hours) include trams 51–59; they run at intervals of 30 minutes. In the same period from the station Lazarská In the city center, trams depart every 15 minutes. As a rule, all trams pass through this junction station, and here you can always transfer to another tram line.

Buses In the afternoon (from 4.30 to 24.00 hours), buses run around the city with an interval of 9-15 minutes. At night (from 24.00 to 4.30 hours) there are buses under numbers 501-515 (with an interval from 30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as buses No. 601-610, which are suburban. Tickets for them should be purchased in advance. Keep in mind that city buses do not go to areas of the historic center (such as Old city, New town etc.), this is done in order to avoid noise and atmospheric pollution of these places.

Traffic patterns

In terms of transport, Prague and its suburbs are divided into several zones. From the center and further to the outskirts these are zones: P, O, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Prague line diagram metro, png file.
Daily movement pattern the railway transport of Prague (metro and trams), png file.
Motion pattern trams, png file.
Motion pattern nightly transport (trams and buses), png file.
Scheme the railway transport in and around Prague, png file.

The above diagrams are compiled by Ropid.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices for the unified transport system of Prague (metro, trams, buses, etc.) within the city, indicating the validity period:

32 kroons - 90 minutes - with the possibility of transplantation,
24 kroons - 30 minutes - with the possibility of transplantation,
110 CZK - 24 hours - with the possibility of transplantation,
310 CZK - 72 hours - with the possibility of transplantation.

At the first three indicated rates, children receive a 50% discount; at the last - one child can travel with you for free. Children under 15 receive a discount. Children under 6 years old travel for free.

Ticket selling carried out in the following places:

automatic machines ticket sales. Tickets in denominations of 24, 32, 110 kroons are on sale. They accept only coins, return change.
grocery the shopstobacco shops (labeled Tabak), newsagents ( Trafika) Tickets in denominations of 24 and 32 kroons.
ticket offices of the Prague transport system. They are usually located in the lobby of the subway, as well as at the airport. Sell \u200b\u200btickets of all types.
at drivers buses (but not trams). They sell tickets for 32 kroons at a price of 40 kroons.
ticket czech box office railways . Sell \u200b\u200btickets with a face value of 110 kroons.
the train type Eurocity or Intercity (EC / IC) - sometimes conductors in them sell tickets in the amount of 110 kroons at the entrance to Prague. Read more about types of trains in the Czech transport section.
through sms tickets can only be bought by subscribers of Czech mobile operators. To do this, send sms to the number 902 06 with text DPT24 (ticket for 24 kroons, valid for 30 minutes), DPT32 (32 crowns, 90 min), DPT 110 (110 CZK, 24 hours), DPT 310 (310 CZK, 72 hours).

Punch ticket necessary every time you use public transport. Otherwise, travel is considered unpaid. On buses and trams, it is necessary to break through a ticket by dropping it into the hole on the yellow composter. There are also such devices in the metro, they are located at the entrance to the station. When transferring from one bus or tram to another, you must also validate the ticket. If you do not, a fine of 700 kroons may await you. Despite the fact that sometimes it may seem that you can travel by public transport in Prague for free, do not give in to this temptation and pay the fare. Keep in mind that controllers can also be impostors, so as not to fall for such, require their controller's certificate. They must also wear the appropriate badge.

Ticket vending machine

Metro Ticket Composter

Ticket for travel in the unified transport system of Prague

Safety and etiquette. Be careful: when you arrive the tram, step back a couple of steps, you can touch tall people with a rearview mirror. In the subway, on an escalator, it is customary to stand on the right side and pass on the left. In transport, it is customary to give way to older people and pregnant women.

Taxi

In Prague it is always preferable to use public transport, however, if you need to travel by taxi, a few tips below will help you.

The official taxi in Prague is marked accordingly, but the color of the taxi may vary. The number and name of the carrier company are indicated on the door of the car. In the cabin there is a price list for transportation services, having studied which you can clarify the fare. At the end of the trip, the passenger is entitled to demand a receipt with the indicated amount. It is recommended to order a taxi from one of the local operators:

AAA Radiotaxi, +420 222 333 222 (26 CZK per km) - this company has an official contract with Prague Airport
Nejlevnejší Taxi, +420 226 000 226 (18 CZK per km)
Modrý anděl, +420 737 222 333 (19 CZK per km)
Speedcars, +420 224 234 234 (19 CZK per km)
Sedop, +420 841 666 333 (23 CZK per km)
City Taxi, +420 257 257 257 (24 CZK per km)
Halo Taxi, +420 244 114 411 (24 CZK per km)
Taxi Praha, +420 222 111 000 (24 CZK per km)
Kuryr Taxi, +420 241 090 090 (26 CZK per km)
Profi Taxi, +420 844 700 800 (26 CZK per km)
Prague Airport Transfers, +420 800 870 888
Bohemia Prague Airport Transfers, +420 773 066 880
Taxi Premier, +420 777 092 045

Unscrupulous taxi drivers can be a problem for tourists. They can significantly overcharge. This is especially true when traveling from the airport or train station to the city center. If you are forced to take a taxi, then contact your hotel representative and book a taxi serving the hotel. Keep in mind that this will cost you about twice as much as ordering a taxi at one of the companies listed above.

Some taxi drivers may show you printouts with supposedly “fixed prices” for city travel. Do not fall for this bait: these are false “documents” and their content does not correspond to reality.

If you get in a taxi, check that the meter is turned on, and when you leave the taxi, ask for a receipt for payment of the fare.

It’s better not to catch a taxi right on the street. If this happens, then choose a taxi with a branded label and try to negotiate the fare in advance. Keep in mind that the maximum fare set by the city authorities for paying one kilometer is 28 kroons (approximately 48 rubles or 1.1 euros).

Cars

To drive a car in Prague, you can use a Russian driver’s license, but no more than three months in the Czech Republic. The rules of the road basically correspond to those adopted in the rest European countries. Traffic in Prague is very busy and there are often traffic jams. Plus, in the city center the streets are narrow and often the traffic on them is one-way. Therefore, we do not recommend considering the car as a priority and convenient means of transportation in the historical center of Prague.

Parking

Prague area map

In the center of Prague (areas of Prague 1, 2, 3) you can’t stop the car for free, and you always have to pay for parking. However, in other areas there are many free parking lots.

Parking zones in Prague are divided into several types: blue, orange and green. These colors mark information signs under the parking sign, and also draw lines on the sidewalk.

blue zone (center). Parking here is intended only for residents of these areas and property owners. Tourists can purchase a short-term parking ticket in this area for a period of 4 hours (for 120 EEK) or 10 hours (400 EEK). The coupon can be purchased at stores, kiosks and gas stations. It is always necessary to pay for parking in this zone, except for the period from 18.00 to 20.00 hours - at this time you can stop the car here, but not more than 3 minutes.
orange zone (Prague 3 area). Parking in this area is limited to 2 hours. Payment should be made through the parking meter. The printed ticket should be placed behind the windshield so that it can be clearly seen from the outside of the car. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 40 kroons, the minimum fee is 10 kroons (for 10 minutes). In the orange zone, parking is paid Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free of charge. On weekends, parking is usually free, the opposite may be indicated by an information plate under the parking sign.
green Zone (Prague area 1, 2, 3). Parking in this area is limited to 6 hours. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 30 kroons, the minimum fee is 10 kroons (for 15 minutes of parking). In the green zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00 hours. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free of charge. On weekends, parking is usually free.
prague area zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. In these areas, paid parking has not yet been commissioned. You can leave the car in the parking lots marked accordingly: it is a blue sign with the letter “P”. Under the sign may be an information plate on which the possible parking time and the presence of any restrictions will be indicated. There are also paid private parking with their own conditions for time and prices.
Park + ride (P + R). This type of parking can be a convenient option for you. Its name translates as "park and ride (by public transport)." Such parking lots are located almost all near metro stations, namely near stations Skalka I, II, Zličín I, II, Nové Butovice, Opatov, Chodov, Ládví, Letňany, Rajská zahrada, Černý Most I, II, Palmovka, Radotín, Nádraží Holešovice, Běchovice and Depo Hostivař. The fullness of these parking lots at a given time can be found at www.dpp.cz/en/parking/. After the metro closes at 1.00 am, parking is closed. Those who have not taken their car must pay a fine of 100 kroons. Since P + R parking lots are integrated into the unified transport system of Prague (PIT), when using them, in addition to the parking ticket, you must purchase a ticket that entitles you to travel in this system (PIT). If you already have such a ticket, then you do not need to purchase it again. However, you need to save it for the entire time of parking: when you pick up the car, the ticket will be checked.
Bike + ride (B + R). Bikes can be parked free of charge at this car park, which is part of the P + R car park. To do this, you need to get a parking ticket on the spot on the security of 20 kroons. If you don’t pick up the bike and leave it for a while from 1.00 to 4.00 hours, you will have to pay 100 kroons.

Fines

Penalties imposed to violators are either paid locally or come in the form of a receipt by mail. The maximum fine that a policeman can write for you to pay on the spot is 2000 kroons. Also, fines can be paid through the bank. If you rent a car, a fine will be charged to the company that provides car rental services, and it will already require payment from you. The fine itself usually indicates the details of the account to which the specified amount must be transferred when paying at the bank. The issued fine must be paid within 10 days.

Water transport

On the Vltava River, which inspired composers such as Bedřich Smetana and Antonin Dvořák, you can ride on various river vessels as part of the tour.

Water transport of Prague

When planning river walk You can resort to the services of such shipping companies as " European water transport "(EVD, website: www.evd.cz/ru)," Prague Shipping Company”(Pražská paroplavební společnost, website: www.praguesteamboats.com), as well as other, small companies.

On the river vehicles guided tours are held both within Prague and beyond.

Ferry crossings belong to the PIT transport system, so they are subject to a regular ticket for travel on public transport. Information on ferry traffic (in Czech).

Routes ferry crossings:

ferry P1: Sedlec - Zámky
ferry P2: V Podbabě - Podhoří
ferry P3: Lihovar - Veslařský ostrov
ferry P5: Kotevní - Císařská louka - Výtoň
ferry P6: Lahovičky - Nádraží Modřany

Funicular

Funicular located along the slope of Petřín Hill also belongs to the unified transport system of Prague. The route consists of three stations. The beginning of the route - from the station Ujezd (Uyezd), located near the stop of trams No. 9, 12, 22, to the station. Intermediate is a station Nebozizek. At the top of the hill is the station Petřín (Petrshin). Next to it is the Petřín Observation Tower, the Stefanik Observatory, and the rose garden.

Bicycle

In Prague, quite a lot of bike paths are laid, but they are deprived of the historical center, which is quite lively even without bicycles. In addition, cobbled streets and fairly heavy traffic do not add comfort when cycling. However, bicycles can be rented, such services are provided by different companies.

References

www.ropid.cz - Unified transport system in Prague: transport timetables, route diagrams, ticket prices.

www.dpp.cz/en - Prague Transport Company. Schemes of public transport routes, ticket prices, parking information, etc.

Prague is one of those cities where it is more convenient to use public transport than a personal car. And the Prague tram is not only a means of transportation, but also one of the city symbols, without which the streets would not be as we know them. This article will introduce you to the tram network of the Czech capital and the most interesting routes, as well as talk about the rules for using this type of transport.

General network description

The Prague tram network is the largest and oldest in the Czech Republic. It densely covers the city, the canvas and rolling stock are maintained in perfect condition, the intervals between trams are quite short - thanks to this, the Prague network is considered one of the best tram systems in the world. The total length of the rail track exceeds 140 kilometers, the total length of the routes is more than 500 kilometers, and the number of trams themselves is over 900. More than 300 thousand people use their services annually, which makes the tram the second most popular type of public transport in Prague after, of course, the metro.

As of September 2017, 25 daily routes were organized, one of which, No. 23, is called nostalgic - it is serviced by old, non-modernized Tatra T3 tram models. Daily routes are numbered from 1 to 26: there is no number 19, which was canceled because it duplicated other, more popular lines. The interval of movement on weekdays is from four to 20 minutes, depending on the route and time of day. On weekends, the minimum waiting time is 7.5 minutes.

There are nine night routes. Until April 2017, they had numbers from 51 to 59, and then were renamed from 91 to 99. That is, the 51st became the 91st, the 52nd - the 92nd and so on. At the same time, the popular tourist route No. 91 was deprived of its number in favor of the night line and became the 41st. Most of the night routes do not coincide with the day ones, and their network is arranged according to the radial principle: they all start from one place (Lazarska stop in the city center), from where they disperse to different areas. Thus, Lazarska serves as a stopover where you can catch any of the night trams. There are also several points where two night routes converge.

Night trams start operating at 8 p.m. as daytime trams and the replacement process lasts until around midnight. When the last day train leaves for the night, night drivers change the route numbers to 91–99. They go until 06:00.

Finally, there is the so-called historical route that we have already mentioned - the 41st, the former 91st. It is served by a restored museum staff of 1920, which will take you along a path filled with sights. This is not so much transport as entertainment, so the work schedule is significantly different from ordinary trams. The 41st goes from March to November only on weekends and holidays. Opening hours - from 12:00 to 17:00, the interval is about an hour. We’ll talk more about him later, but for now we’ll return to ordinary routes.

How to use the tram in Prague

Trams, except the 41st, along with buses, metro and funicular are included in a single system of urban transport, which is managed by one organization. Therefore, there is no separation of tickets by mode of transport, but there is a common ticket that is used everywhere.

Tickets in the Czech capital are not valid for the number of trips, but for the time. For 24 crowns (a little less than one euro) you get the right to use transport for half an hour, for 32 - for one and a half hours, for 110 you can ride a day, for 310 - three days. For pensioners and children - two times cheaper.

The term is not counted from the moment of purchase, but from the moment of, say, composting - the first time you travel on a ticket you buy, it “punch” it in a special machine that prints the time the action begins. The controller will be guided by this data, who can check your fare payment. If the time has expired, and you need to go further, then in order not to go out, you can buy a new ticket using SMS. In this case, an electronic ticket will come to your phone. And ordinary paper tickets are sold by vending machines, which are at every stop and metro station. It’s easy to use, everything is clear on an intuitive level. We only note that these machines do not accept paper money - only coins.

If you plan to stay in Prague for a long time and travel around the city a lot, then it may be economically feasible to purchase a long-term travel card (month, three months, and so on). Such a travel compost is not necessary, it will already indicate the start and end dates. But you must have it with you. Travel tickets are not sold everywhere, but only at certain metro stations - for example, at Mustek, one of the central stations.

How to plan a route and choose the right ticket

Of course, in an unfamiliar city you know how long the trip from point A to point B will continue. But you need to know this, because the ticket is valid for a certain period of time. Here you have two options.

Firstly, at each stop there is a placard that details each route that passes through this stop. The names of all the stops and the driving time to them are indicated. Thus, if your route is simple and does not contain transfers, then at the bus stop you can calculate its duration and buy the corresponding ticket.

Secondly, the site of the organization that manages the transport has a route planner. It will show which trams you need to use to get to where you need it, and also how long it will take. To get an answer to these questions, you need to fill out several fields: where (From), where (To), desired intermediate points (Via), date (Date) and time (Time). There are the words “departure” and “arrival” (arrival) next to the time field - if you select one of them with the help of a dot, you will mark whether the indicated time refers to the beginning of your trip or to the place of arrival.

In the columns "from", "where" and "through" you need to enter the name of the city location - for example, your hotel or the desired attraction. If you don’t navigate in local names, but know where you are, you can choose places on the map - for this, open the Map link located to the right of each of these three fields.

When all the fields are filled, click “search” - and the system will give you route options where all the trams and other vehicles you need will be indicated. You will find out where to sit on them, how many of them each ride, how many arrives at the stops you need, and so on. Each of the proposed options can be considered in detail on a map and even downloaded.

No. 41, formerly known as 91. This tram passes through the city center and is called museum, nostalgic, historical. It is not only a route on which many attractions are located, but also in the rolling stock itself. It consists of two wagons, which first began to run along the streets of Prague in 1920. In 1944, the tram had an accident and was repaired, after which it worked until 1992. In 2000, the worn-out composition was restored, the original appearance was restored and again put on the rails.

Since it accommodates only 45 people and enjoys great popularity, it is better to take one of the first stops, ideally at the very first. It starts from Vozovna Střešovice, where there is also a public transport museum where you can walk around waiting for the 41st.
From there you can get to Prague Castle - the famous fortress, which today is a whole complex of attractions and must be included in the program of any tourist.

Another stop is the Royal Garden and the Belvedere Palace located on its territory, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance.
The tram stops at Malostranska and Wenceslas squares - locations densely built up with historical buildings, monuments, palaces.

At 41st, you can also get to the National Theater and the Veletřžni Palace. Even if you are not going to the opera, the theater building is still worthy of your attention as an excellent example of exquisite Italian neo-Renaissance. And the Museum is located in the Veletrzhni Palace contemporary art, where the works of Picasso and many of his illustrious colleagues are exhibited.

The final stop is Vystavishte. This is an exhibition area where musical fountains, an aquarium, an amusement park and other interesting objects are located.
A regular adult ticket to the museum route costs 35 kroons, for children under 15 years of age - 20. Also 20 kroons will need to be paid for a stroller with a child and a person in a wheelchair, the same amount is paid by older people over 70 years of age.

No. 23. This nostalgic route was launched in March 2017, and until 2014 the number belonged to the usual daily route, which was canceled in order to improve work No. 22. Tatra T3, Czech-made wagons that were manufactured from 1960 to 1999 and known to residents of not only the Czech Republic, but also other countries of the former socialist camp, including the USSR. They were modernized somewhere, somewhere removed from the routes, and now exclusively in Prague you can drive in the original Tatra T3.

They got a look in the style of the eighties: the plastic seats of the old model, massive loudspeakers, stop signs, the font of information labels - all from the past. Rides the 23rd in the historical center - from the Kralovka stop to the Vinohrady district - and passes near Prague Castle and other tourist places.

No. 23 is a full-fledged daily route, so it runs all year round and is paid for with ordinary tickets using the regular system.

Of the ordinary routes, the most interesting are Nos. 9 and 22. Modern trams run along them, from the windows of which you can see many of the old buildings of the center.
Even if you don’t particularly need to go anywhere, take the time to ride the Prague tram - without this detail, the puzzle of your impression of the city will not work out to the end.

Urban transport is a complex economy, and every major city is forced to take various steps towards its optimization. As the number of personal cars in the townspeople increased, moving inside the city became so difficult that urgent measures had to be applied.

In Prague, for example, they took the path of improving the development of public transport. This is a very correct decision, since public transport has obvious advantages over non-centralized private transport: it does not occupy parking spaces in the most inappropriate places for this; It has well-defined routes and a schedule, which allows you to fully plan its work; with the proper organization of transport arteries, it has a high speed of movement of passengers, and the number of customers increases as the efficiency of transportation increases. To this should be added the environmental friendliness of public transport, that is, much less environmental pollution compared to the mass of cars.

As a result of timely serious measures, Prague now belongs to those few cities where residents widely use public transport, giving it preference over private cars. Prague citizens refused trolleybuses more than 40 years ago, but tram services got widespread development. It is currently the most common when it comes to ground transport. The tram, as the city residents themselves say, is a symbol of Prague, and its streets would be different if there weren’t for the usual tram chime on them.

And in those places where the tram does not reach, numerous the buses. That is why residents, having at their disposal various types of transport, operating in a coordinated and clear manner, in accordance with the schedule, are not late or in a hurry, but quietly move around the city, knowing that the transport will not let them down.

And the whole reason is a clear organization of the functioning of such an extensive economy. At each stop, for the convenience of passengers, there is a list of vehicles passing through this stop indicating the time of arrival.

It happens, for example, that on some part of the tram tracks, or on the highway, scheduled repair work or reconstruction is carried out. What about the passengers who must proceed to this section, in this case? But the question is solved simply: at each stop related to changes, notes appear in the schedule in bright yellow colors, informing passengers about changes in the route.

Schedule of traffic, including prague tram timetables different during the week, because trams and buses run differently on weekends. However, these differences are also noted in the schedule at each stop. Therefore, traveling on weekends, it should be borne in mind that at the stop you can stay longer than 5 minutes, usually on weekdays.

Well, you can’t program unplanned situations in advance, but city services also have various “plans B” for this, which allow taking passengers' needs into account as much as possible.

Tram routes many, approximately 24 daytime routes operate on and. And although at night only 9 night trams, for the city it is quite enough. The most popular, of course, are tram routespassing through the city center, it is No. 17, 9 and 22. Separately allocated, having its own, historical significance. It is not permanent, and the tram on this route runs only from April to October. The tram follows from, or, as it is also called, Tram Museum, in Strešovice to the Vystaviste stop. It - historic tram, an excursion, a kind of museum on wheels, and you won’t take it to public transport.

If you are not a resident of Prague, but you still need to ride on it, then to draw up the correct route you need to use public transport maps, including - map (diagram) of trams in Prague, as well as other modes of transport.

Routes / Map / Tram scheme of Prague /

Routes / Map / Scheme of Prague night trams /

Such cards and schemes are easy to obtain in Prague. But if you are used to using the advantages of the Internet, then in this case it will help you to ease the task. There is such a “Route Planner”, they go there by reference. The language is Czech, you can choose English or German. You will be asked to fill out a completely understandable questionnaire, where there are columns “From” and “To”, that is, “From” and “Where”, there is a place to indicate the point through which you want to follow - the column “Via”. You indicate the date on which you plan to travel, as well as the time of arrival at the end of the route or departure from the starting point. You will be offered several options, sometimes quite a lot. There is also a “Map” button, clicking on which will give you the opportunity to see your routes on a city map.

Example: Suppose a tourist booked a room at 4-star Hotel Golf (Plzeňská 103 / 215a 150 00 Praha). Before booking, he made sure that there are tram, bus, or metro stations near the hotel, as written. Very close to the hotel described above is the tram stop of the same name - Hotel golf, where the following tram routes go No. 9, 10, 58, 59. Next, open the page in the browser //spojeni.dpp.cz/ConnForm.aspx?tt\u003dPID&cl\u003dE5, drive into the From window - stop Hotel golf and the next “To” box - for example, Staroměstská. We select the date, time and click on "Search".

After which we will be offered options from which you can choose something suitable for time and transfers.

The tourist chose the first option: at 10:00 boarding the tram No. 9 (Hotel Golf stop), at 10:17 getting off at the Národní divadlo stop, where he will change to tram No. 17 at 10:22. In 2 minutes he will already be at the Staroměstská stop. Total trip takes 24 minutes, which means a one-time ticket worth 24 kroons is suitable for him.

We can see the whole route on the map - for this you need to click on the "Map"

Well, in order to see the whole list of stops that he will drive through, click on the “magnifying glass” icon.

Then download it as a PDF. This format is convenient to view on your smartphones and tablets.

Tram tickets. Cost. How to use the tram in Prague

Public transport in Prague is good because all its types have a single ticket system. That is, you do not buy separately tram ticketand separately - to the bus. The basis for this system is not the mode of transport, but the time during which the ticket is valid.

There are one-time tickets with a certain validity period, and there is a ticket. One-time tickets are subject to composting, which is carried out on the first trip after buying a ticket. This is the beginning of the countdown of the ticket, on this date and time the public transport controller is guided when it determines whether your ticket is still valid or not.

Travel tickets are not composted, they simply must be with the passenger and must be presented to the controllers.

The validity of a one-time ticket can be 30 minutes, or maybe 72 hours.

For children and senior citizens a discount is provided, which is half the initial cost of the ticket.

The list of one-time tickets and their cost:

- valid for 30 minutes, the price is 24 kroons;
- valid for 90 minutes, cost 32 kroons;
- valid for 24 hours, that is, one day, the cost is 110 kroons;
- valid for 72 hours, that is, three days, the price is 310 kroons

A ticket is charged a fine of 40 Euros, so be careful!

How to use the tram in Prague

Get the ticket you need from the ticket machine, which is located at any tram, bus or metro station. Then go into the tram and compose it. Then count the time.

Such is tram cost in Praguebut the purchased ticket covers all types of transport - both tram and bus, and.

Both single-use tickets and travel tickets intended for one passenger. But they are not registered, therefore, if you, for example, with a girlfriend, do not travel together, but at different times, then you can use the same travel document. But if you came on vacation together and intend to travel together, then each of you will have to purchase a travel document.

In order not to spend extra money, figure out how many days you will be in Prague and choose the most economical use of tickets from the proposed options. Arithmetic problem for 4th grade.

You just need to keep in mind that a monthly ticket costs 670 kroons, so all options for single-use tickets that total in excess of this amount should be immediately rejected by you, as uneconomical, in favor of acquiring a monthly ticket. For example, if you stay in Prague for 7 days, then if you turn to one-time tickets, you will have to pay 310 + 310 + 110 \u003d 730. This is clearly more than 670, especially if you have to compost three times. Therefore, get a pass, and then, upon departure, you can transfer it to someone. He has already fulfilled his function of saving your money, and this is the main thing.

True, you can buy a monthly pass not everywhere, but at the box office PID (Prazska integrovana doprava), which is not at every stop. Here, at the checkout, payment is made either in cash in Czech crowns, or by bank transfer. You will receive a small cardboard card, which you can immediately laminate for 10 kroons, indicating the date and time of issue. Two more important dates will be indicated here: the date of the first day and the date of the last day of the period when your pass is valid.

On the same site where the route planner is waiting for you (dpp.cz), you will be shown a metro station that has a PID ticket office. To get the necessary information you need to select your metro line and find the column “Coupons with arbitrary start of validity”. Those lines marked with the word “all” indicate the stops you need. These are:

— on branch A: Skalka, Hradčanská;
— on branch B: Můstek, Anděl, Palmovka, Florenc, Zličín, Vysočanská, Smíchovské nádraží;
— on branch C: Nádraží Holešovice, Roztyly, Letňany.

Such ticket offices are open on business days, but you will not buy a ticket in Prague on weekends, everything is closed. And on working days - please, from 6:00 to 20:00, except Saturday and Sunday.

They say that now they started selling tickets at information centers, and at the airport, at the first and second terminals.

Popular tram routes among tourists - No. 9, 22 and 91

Tram route 9

Sídliště Řepy - Blatiny - Slánská - Hlušičkova - Krematorium Motol - Motol - Vozovna Motol - Hotel Golf - Poštovka - Kotlářka - Kavalírka - Klamovka - U Zvonu - Bertramka - Anděl (B) - Arbesovo náměstí - Šddídodádłodova B) - Lazarská - Vodičkova - Václavské náměstí (A) - Jindřišská - Hlavní nádraží (C) - Husinecká - Lipanská - Olšanské náměstí - Olšanská - Nákladové nádraží Žižkov - Nákladové nádraží Žižkov - Biskupcova - Ohrada - Vápenka - Strážní - Chmelnice - Kněžská luka - Spojovací

Tram route number 22

Bílá hora - Malý Břevnov - Vypich - Říčanova - Břevnovský klášter - U Kaštanu - Drinopol - Marjánka - Malovanka - Pohořelec - Brusnice - Pražský hrad - Královský letohrádeíddrodnédírodáÚídíÚdáÚídíÚdánáÚ divdí divÚdíÚdánáÚ divdíÚdáÚídíÚdáÚÚdíÚdáÚÚ nodíÚ nádíÚdáÚídíÚdáÚÚ nodíÚ nádíÚdíÚdíÚdáná div divdánáÚ divdánídínodíÚ nádíÚdíÚdáÚÚ nádíÚdáÚídínodÚÚdínodáÚÚdínodÚÚdínodáÚÚdínodáÚÚdínodáÚÚdínodÚÚdínodÚÚ nodÚnodÚ nodÚnod div - Karlovo náměstí (B) - Štěpánská - IPPavlova (C) - Náměstí Míru (A) - Jana Masaryka - Krymská (t) - Ruská - Vršovické náměstí - Čechovo náměstí (t) - Koh-i-ia něměstí (t) - Koh-i-íníaíáíáíáíáíáíáíáíáíáíáíáíáí no í námístí (no) - Průběžná - Na Hroudě - Nádraží Strašnice - Radošovická - Na Padesátém - Zahradní Město - Sídliště Zahradní Město - Na Groši - Hostivařská - Nádraží Hostivař

Tram route number 91

Vozovna Střešovice - Brusnice - Pražský hrad- Královský letohrádek - Malostranská - Malostranské náměstí - Hellichova - Újezd \u200b\u200b-Národní divadlo - Národní třída - Lazarská - Vodičkova - Václavské náměstí -Jindřišská - Masarykovo nádraží - Náměstí republiky - Dlouhá třída - Nábřeží Kpt. Jaroše - Strossmayerovo náměstí - Veletržní - Výstaviště Holešovice

And - off topic, but by the way: there is a beer in Prague, called - "The first beer tram". It has the appearance of a tram car, and has been converted into a catering establishment from a tram depot. It's easy to come here, this is the final stop tram route No. 11. Despite the fact that the beer house itself is small, it has two rooms - one for non-smokers and the other, naturally, for smokers. You are greeted by the owner of the establishment himself, personally offers a menu, and the entire cozy atmosphere of the beer house offers relaxation and relaxation.