Trams in Prague. Tram in Prague

Prague city transport is a well-functioning system that you should initially understand in order to then travel throughout the city without any problems. In the capital of the Czech Republic, you can travel by cable car, bus and metro, but the most convenient form of transport is the tram, with which you can get to the place you need from anywhere in the city. The main thing is to clearly remember the Prague tram layout and their schedule, and then all your trips will certainly be successful.

History of the Prague tram

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

For the first time, a carriage along the tracks began its, then still extremely slow, movement on September 23, 1874, and it traveled thanks to a harnessed horse that carried passengers along the route "Carlin-National Theatre". Then, in 1876, the rails were laid across the bridge to the Smichov railway station, and a year later the length of the routes was already 20 km, but the trams were still driven by horses.

The first electric tram was launched in 1891. And then the development of Prague trams took a rapid path - new routes were built, new trams went on the rails, passengers became more and more, and as a result, today the tram fleet has about 1000 cars of two brands Skoda and Tatra.

Tram tickets

Also, before studying in detail the Prague tram scheme in Russian or Czech, you need to understand the purchase of a ticket for this type of transport. Actually, in the capital of the Czech Republic there is a unified transport system, so here you buy a single ticket (jízdenka) directly for the tram, bus, metro and funicular to Petřín. The distance and type of transport do not play a role at all when purchasing it; the only important thing is the time you will spend on the tram. Therefore, based on how long you plan to travel around Prague, you can buy the following types of tickets:

regular for 90 minutes, which costs 32 CZK for adults, and 16 CZK for children and pensioners;
half-hour for 30 minutes, which costs 24 CZK for adults, and 12 CZK for children and pensioners;
daily allowance for 24 hours, which costs CZK 110 for adults, and CZK 55 for children and pensioners;
a three-day ticket for 72 hours costs 310 Czech crowns for everyone without exception.

Tram passes

If you plan to stay in the city longer, then it is better to buy a travel card in Prague, which will allow you to save a lot and not have to worry about the fact that the ticket is about to expire. There are several types of travel cards, which, again, differ only in the time of use:

a monthly pass is valid for 30 days and costs 550 CZK for adults, 260 CZK for children and students, 250 CZK for pensioners;
a quarterly pass is valid for 90 days and costs 1,480 CZK for adults, 720 CZK for children and students, 660 CZK for pensioners;
a five-month pass is valid for 150 days and costs CZK 2,450 for adults, CZK 1,200 for children and students, CZK 1,100 for pensioners;
a ten-month pass is valid for 300 days and can only be purchased for children and students for CZK 2,400;
The annual pass is valid for a whole year from the date of purchase and costs the same for everyone - 3650 CZK.

Where to buy a ticket or travel pass

Also, before studying in detail the Prague tram map in Russian or Czech, you need to figure out where you can purchase a document confirming the right to travel. Actually, there are a lot of options here.

Knowing the exact price of a ticket, you can buy it from a machine located at a stop or metro station, paying either with coins or bank cards.
In any kiosks where they sell newspapers and cigarettes, because there are experienced sellers who can calmly communicate with foreigners.
If you have a Czech SIM card, you can send an SMS to the number 90206, where you can book yourself a half-hour ticket by typing DPT24, regular - DPT32, daily - DPT100.
If you have a smartphone but no Czech SIM card, you can reserve your ticket using the Sejf app, which can be downloaded for free from iTunes or Google play.
You can also buy a tram ticket directly from the tram driver, however, in this case you will have to pay a larger amount.

Tram schedule

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

But if you don’t know what tram number you need, you can go to the website of the Czech Ministry of Transport, and there in the special section “Passenger transport schedule” you will just need to enter the name of the starting stop, which is located near you, and the final one stops, as well as fill in the time of arrival at the destination or time of departure. And as a result, 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.

Daytime trams

In accordance with the tram traffic pattern in Prague, in the city from half past five in the morning until midnight they run on 24 routes. Usually the waiting time for a daytime tram does not exceed five minutes, so don’t worry if you arrive at the stop when the tram has already left, because you won’t have to wait long for the next one. The main thing is that you need to look carefully at its number, since 2-3 routes always pass through one stop, and sometimes more.

It is also important to read the information at the stop stands, as they may inform you about changes in the route, which may be due to holidays or track repairs. In addition, you should remember that the tram schedule may differ on weekdays and weekends, so while waiting for your vehicle, be sure to read all the information on the sheets at the stop so as not to get into trouble.

Night trams

According to the Prague tram route map, passengers are transported at night by trams numbered 51-59, which leave the depot at 20.00-22.30 and then travel along their routes until 4.30. It is important to remember that the routes of night trams coincide with day ones only on a couple of routes, but for the most part they are completely different.

However, all tram cars eventually arrive at the terminus station "Lazarská" (in Czech - Lazarská), located in the city center, from where passengers can change to any other tram or bus route to get where they need to go.

Also in the capital of the Czech Republic there are several more stops where you can get off the tram at night to transfer to another vehicle, the main thing is to find out about this in advance or just look at the night tram diagram that hangs at each stop. Moreover, it is not at all difficult to find out where the route of night trams passes, since they are highlighted in black.

Tram 22 traffic diagram in Prague

One of the most popular Prague routes is tram 22, which allows you to take a complete tour of the city. It travels at intervals of 5-10 minutes, so every tourist, having taken a single ticket, can safely travel along this route, getting off at any stops to admire the sights of Prague. Then you can get on the next tram again and continue on. Particularly noteworthy stops along this route are:

Narodni Trida, near which there are many hotels and restaurants;
Narodni Divadlo, which allows you to see and visit the National Prague Theater and the cozy cafe "Slavia" on the opposite bank of the river, to which you can sail by ferry;
Ujezd especially stands out in the Prague tram 22 scheme, since when you get off here you can admire the park, look at the bronze monument erected in honor of the victims of communism, and also transfer to the funicular to Petřín Hill;
Hellichova, which allows you to appreciate the beauty of the Church of Mary the Victorious;
Malostranska, next to which is the majestic Charles Bridge and the entrance to the beautiful Wallenstein Gardens;
Kralovsky Letohradek, across the road from which rises the wonderful Royal Summer Palace, surrounded by the Royal Garden;
Prazsky Hrad, which is significant for the Prague Castle located 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 amazes with cobbled streets and small houses.

Tourist-historical tram 91

Separately in the Prague tram scheme, route 91 stands out, which is served by the Vozovna Střešovice depot, located at the tram terminus. Once there, tourists can visit the Public Transport Museum, located right in this depot, where they can learn more about how passenger transport in Prague developed, how transport changed and improved, and how the city's tram network came to be what it is.

But this tram route is not only interesting for the museum. What is interesting here is the tram itself that runs along it, because it is made exactly like the oldest trams, the inside is completely decorated with wood and moves very slowly, which allows you to sit in your seat and see the Prague streets in all their glory.

What are the streets, according to the Prague tram route map, this vehicle will pass by such attractions as the Prague Castle fortress, the Royal Garden, the Belvedere, Wenceslas and Lesser Squares, the National Theatre, Veletřni Palace, the Vystavite complex and Republic Square. The only thing is that you will have to buy a ticket to travel on such a tram directly from its conductor and pay 35 Czech crowns for it.

Tram route 23

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

However, the trip is carried out on standard tickets, so here you can feel the spirit of ancient Prague, look at the sights of the city and, at the same time, not overpay. This route runs through the historical center of the city, starting from the Kralovka stop, and then the tram travels through Malostranska and Karlovska squares, the National Theater and Pavlova Square, ending at the Zvonarka stop.

Note to tourists

When coming to the capital of the Czech Republic, it is important not only to learn everything about the Prague tram scheme, but also to remember several important nuances of traveling on them:

In Prague, it doesn't matter whether a person is a tourist or a native, but if the inspector catches him riding a "hare" on a tram, he will be fined 500 Czech crowns.
Children under 7 years old and pensioners over 70 years old can ride trams completely free of charge
The ticket is considered valid after you validate it in the composter at the entrance to the tram so that the date and time of boarding are displayed there, and then you can safely transfer to any other trams, keeping track of the time so as not to exceed the limit for which the ticket was purchased.

In order not to get confused about tram routes, you can buy a “Riding in Prague” card at the Information Center, which details all the routes of day and night trams, as well as their operating hours and intervals between runs.

Transport in Prague is well organized and allows quick access to places that may be of interest to visitors to the city. Please note that the central historical areas of Prague can be reached by metro or tram, but there are no city buses.

Hiking in the historical center of Prague are very popular: the center is well suited for them, especially since it is very compact in size and getting around it all is an easy 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 vehicle traffic: drivers may not always give way to pedestrians. For greater convenience when walking, it is recommended to purchase a city map; it can be purchased in stores or travel agency offices.

Attention: Jumping on a red light is punishable by a fine of 1,000 CZK.

Metro, buses and trams

To the unified transport system of Prague (in English: Prague Integrated Transport system or PIT) included metro, numerous tram And bus routes, suburban trains type S, operating within the city. It also includes a funicular to Petrin Hill and several ferries across the river. Vltava.

Transport movement time. Bus and tram schedules are posted at all stops. The metro opens around 5:00 am and closes around midnight. Buses and trams start earlier and end later for optimal integration with the metro.

Schedule traffic movements can be checked on the website pid.idos.cz. On this site it will be convenient for you to plan your trip: enter your 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 stations Můstek(lines A and B), Muzeum(lines A and C) and Florence(lines A and B). By metro you can travel around almost the entire city in a short time.

The interval of metro trains is 3–4 minutes during the day, and 4–10 minutes at other times (for more details, see the metro map below).

Prague tram

Trams. The interval of trams in Prague is 4–10 minutes during the day, and reaches 10 minutes in the evening. Daytime routes are trams numbered 1–12, 14, 16–18, 20, 22, 24–26. Night routes (from 0.00 to 5.00 hours) include trams numbered 51–59; they run at intervals of 30 minutes. During the same period from the station Lazarská in the city center trams leave every 15 minutes. As a rule, all trams pass through this junction station, and here you can always change to another tram line.

Buses. During the day (from 4.30 to 24.00 hours) buses run around the city at intervals of 9–15 minutes. At night (from 24.00 to 4.30 hours) there are buses number 501-515 (every 30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as buses number 601-610, which are commuter buses. Tickets for these should be purchased in advance. Keep in mind that city buses do not go to areas of the historical center (such as the Old Town, New Town, etc.), this is done in order to avoid noise and atmospheric pollution in 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.
Daytime traffic pattern railway Prague transport (metro and trams), png file.
Traffic pattern trams, png file.
Traffic pattern night transport (trams and buses), png file.
Scheme railway transport in Prague and its surroundings, png file.

The above diagrams were compiled by Ropid.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices for Prague's unified transport system (metro, trams, buses, etc.) within the city, with validity dates:

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

With the first three tariffs indicated, children receive a 50% discount, with the last one - one child with you can travel for free. Children under 15 years old receive a discount. Children under 6 years old travel free of charge.

Ticket selling carried out in the following places:

machine guns for ticket sales. Tickets are available in denominations of 24, 32, 110 CZK. They only accept coins and return change.
grocery the shops, tobacco shops (with the inscription Tabak), newsagents ( Trafika). Tickets are in denominations of 24 and 32 CZK.
ticket offices of the Prague transport system. They are usually located in metro lobbies and also at airports. They sell tickets of all types.
at drivers buses (but not trams). They sell tickets with a face value of 32 crowns at a price of 40 crowns.
ticket Czech Railways ticket offices. They sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK.
trains such as Eurocity or Intercity (EC/IC) - sometimes conductors in them sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK when approaching Prague. Read more about the types of trains in the Czech Republic transport section.
through sms tickets can only be purchased by subscribers of Czech mobile operators. To do this you need to send an SMS to the number 902 06 with text DPT24(ticket for 24 CZK, duration - 30 minutes), DPT32(32 CZK, 90 min), DPT 110(110 CZK, 24 hours), DPT 310(310 CZK, 72 hours).

Punching a ticket necessary every time you use public transport. Otherwise, the travel is considered unpaid. On buses and trams, you must punch your ticket by placing it in the hole on the yellow puncher. The metro also has such devices; they are located at the entrance to the station. When transferring from one bus or tram to another, you must also validate your ticket. If you do not do this, you may face a fine of 700 CZK. Although it may sometimes seem like you can ride Prague's public transport for free, resist the temptation and pay the fare. Keep in mind that controllers can also be impostors; to avoid getting caught by them, ask them for a controller’s ID. They must also wear the appropriate badge.

Ticket vending machine

Subway ticket composter

Ticket for travel in the unified transport system of Prague

Safety and etiquette. Be careful: when the tram arrives, take a couple of steps back; tall people may be hit by the rear-view mirror. In the subway, on the escalator, it is customary to stand on the right side and pass on the left. In transport, it is customary to give up seats to elderly people and pregnant women.

Taxi

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

Official taxis in Prague are marked accordingly, but the color of taxis may vary. The number and name of the carrier company is indicated on the car doors. The salon has a price list for transportation services, after studying which you can find out the cost of travel. At the end of the trip, the passenger has the right to request a receipt with the specified amount. It is recommended to book 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 become a problem for tourists. They can significantly inflate prices. 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 a representative of a hotel and order a taxi that serves the hotel. Keep in mind that this will cost you about twice as much as booking a taxi from one of the companies listed above.

Some taxi drivers may show you printouts with supposedly “fixed prices” for travel around the city. Don't fall for this scam: these are fake "documents" and their contents are not true.

If you get into a taxi, make sure the meter is on, and when you leave the taxi, ask for a receipt for the fare.

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

Cars

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

Parking

Map of Prague districts

In the center of Prague (districts Prague 1, 2, 3) you cannot park your car for free, and you always have to pay for parking. However, in other areas there is plenty of free parking.

Parking zones in Prague are divided into several types: blue, orange and green. These colors are used to mark information signs under parking signs and also to mark 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 zone for a period of 4 hours (for 120 CZK) or 10 hours (400 CZK). The coupon can be purchased in stores, kiosks and gas stations. You must always pay for parking in this zone, with the exception of the period from 18.00 to 20.00 hours - during this time you can stop your car here, but for no more than 3 minutes.
orange zone(District Prague 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 2 hours. Payment must be made through the parking meter. The printed ticket should be placed behind the windshield so that it can be clearly seen from outside the car. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 40 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 10 minutes). In the orange zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free; an information sign under the parking sign may indicate otherwise.
green Zone(district Prague 1, 2, 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 6 hours. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 30 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 15 minutes of parking). In the green zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free.
zone of districts Prague 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. In these areas, paid parking has not yet been put into operation. You can park your car in appropriately marked parking lots: this is a blue sign with the letter “P”. There may be an information board under the sign that will indicate the possible parking time and the presence of any restrictions. There are also paid private parking lots with their own time and price conditions.
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 current occupancy of these parking lots can be viewed at www.dpp.cz/en/parking/. After the metro closes at 1:00 a.m., parking lots are closed. Those who do not pick up their car must pay a fine of 100 CZK. Since P+R parking lots are integrated into the Prague Unified Transport System (PIT), when using them, in addition to a parking ticket, you must purchase a ticket giving the right to travel in this system (PIT). If you already have such a ticket, you do not need to purchase it again. However, you need to keep it for the entire parking period: when you pick up the car, the ticket will be checked.
Bike + ride (B+R). Part of the P+R car park, you can park your bicycles free of charge. To do this, you need to get a parking ticket on the spot for a deposit of 20 CZK. If you don't pick up your bike on time and leave it between 1:00 and 4:00, you will have to pay 100 CZK.

Fines

Fines imposed on violators are either paid on the spot or received in the form of a receipt by mail. The maximum fine a police officer can give you to pay on the spot is CZK 2,000. Fines can also be paid through a bank. If you rent a car, the fine will be charged to the car rental company, which will then require payment from you. The fine itself usually indicates the account details to which the specified amount must be transferred when paying at the bank. The issued fine must be paid within 10 days.

Water transport

The Vltava River, which inspired composers such as Bedřich Smetana and Antonin Dvořák, can be taken on a variety of river boats as part of a guided tour.

Water transport in Prague

When planning a river trip, 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.

Excursions are conducted by river transport both within Prague and beyond.

Ferry crossings belong to the PIT transport system, so they are valid for 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 island
ferry P5: Kotevní - Císařská louka - Výtoň
ferry P6: Lahovičky - Nádraží Modřany

Funicular

The unified transport system of Prague also includes the Funicular, laid along the slope of Petřín Hill. The route consists of three stations. Start of the route - from the station Ujezd(Uyezd), located near the tram stop No. 9, 12, 22, to the station. The station is intermediate Nebozizek. There is a station at the top of the hill Petrin(Petsin). Next to it is the Petřín Observatory Tower, the Stefanik Observatory, and the Rose Garden.

Bike

There are quite a few bicycle paths in Prague, but they are lacking in the historical center, which is quite lively even without bicycles. In addition, paved streets and fairly heavy traffic do not add to the comfort of cycling. However, bicycles can be rented, and such services are provided by various companies.

Links

www.ropid.cz - Unified transport system of Prague: transport schedules, route maps, ticket prices.

www.dpp.cz/en - Prague transport company. Public transport route maps, ticket prices, parking information, etc.

Arriving in Prague, the first thing you notice on the streets is trams. This is the main type of ground public transport, no buses or minibuses. Therefore, trams in Prague are very popular. The Prague tram accounts for up to 30% of passenger traffic.

The tram is made convenient for Prague residents and tourists. Some routes are designed specifically for getting to know the city. Examples of tourist routes in Prague, where you can see the main attractions. Tram route 22, 23 goes through the city center, crosses the Vltava on the bridge, starts from the National Theater to the Staromestska and Malostranska metro stations, then to the Prague Castle stop. Tram 14 starts from Karl Square, and tram 17 from Vysehrad goes to Letensky Gardens. Tram 9 crosses Prague through Wenceslas Square and heads to Lesser Town.

The tram is the symbol of Prague. In warm weather, a historical symbol takes to the streets. Tram number 91 runs on weekends and holidays from Vozovna Stresovice through the city center to Vystaviste. You can take a ride on the museum exhibit every hour from 12 to 18. The Vozovna Stresovice depot is more than 100 years old.

The center of Prague is not replete with wide streets; it belongs to the class of cities with history. In the capital of the Czech Republic, narrow-gauge trams run through the streets, unusual for Russians. The ability to lay rails with high quality and create reliable and powerful vehicles gave birth to fast and nimble trams. It’s amazing how fast the trams in Prague climb up the hill. In flat St. Petersburg, the new trams do not rush like the old ones from Prague. In Prague you can see trams of different years, from “pensioners” to ultra-fashionable monocars.

Over the course of 100 years, trams in Prague have grown into a large network with a total length of 548 kilometers. Now in the capital of the Czech Republic there are 7 tram depots and the Vozovna Stresovice park museum. Depot: Hloubetin, Kobylisy, Motol, Pankrac, Strasnice, Vokovice, Zizkov. There are about 1000 carriages in the city's fleet, only Czech brands Tatra and Skoda.

A detailed schedule is posted at the tram stop; the trams run like clockwork. Average waiting time is about 5 minutes. For example, tram 12 waited more than 10 minutes. This was due to the reconstruction of tram tracks; repair work and changes in the schedule are announced by additional sheets at stops. During repairs or accidents on tram tracks, trams can be replaced by buses. Buses are given exactly the same numbers, with the letter X at the beginning. For example, instead of the 24th tram there will be an X24 bus. Route numbers above 31 are temporary. The tram schedule may change several times a year.

The cost of travel on the tram in Prague is the same as the cost of travel on the metro. The price of a tram ticket in Prague depends on the travel time: 30 minutes - 24 CZK, 90 minutes - 32 CZK, 1 day - 110 CZK, 3 days - 310 CZK. The tickets are the same for the metro, bus, boat and funicular. You have to buy a ticket, the fine is 800 CZK, and the ticket inspectors wear civilian clothes. The driver does not sell tickets; you should worry about purchasing a ticket at the stop.

Boarding and disembarking on the tram is carried out through all doors.

There are night trams in Prague. They start work at eight in the evening and return to the depot by 5-6 in the morning. The interval of night trams is up to 40 minutes. Night routes are designed to intersect at a central hub transfer station. The Lazarska stop becomes central at night, with routes crossing every 20 minutes. Night tram numbers are 51-59.

Urban transport is a complex business, and every major city is forced to take various steps towards its optimization. As the number of private cars among citizens increased, moving within the city became so difficult that urgent measures had to be taken.

In Prague, for example, they have taken 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 take up parking space in the most inappropriate places; has well-defined routes and schedules, which allows you to fully plan its work; with proper organization of transport arteries, it has a high speed of movement of passengers, and the number of its clients grows as the efficiency of transportation increases. Here we should add the environmental friendliness of public transport, that is, much less environmental pollution compared to the mass of passenger 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 residents abandoned trolleybuses more than 40 years ago, but their tram service was widely developed. 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 they did not have the usual tram chime.

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

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

It happens, for example, that planned repairs or reconstruction are carried out on some section of tram tracks, or on a highway. What should passengers who must travel on this section do in this case? And the issue is resolved simply: at each stop related to the changes, marks appear in the schedule, highlighted in bright yellow, informing passengers about changes in the route.

Transport schedule, including tram schedule in Prague 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, when traveling on weekends, it is worth keeping in mind that you may be delayed at a stop for more than 5 minutes, usual on weekdays.

Well, unplanned situations cannot be programmed in advance, but even in this case, city services have various “Plan B” that allow them to take into account the needs of passengers as much as possible.

Tram routes many, approximately 24 routes operate on and during the daytime. And, although there is only one night left 9 night trams, for the city this is quite enough. The most popular, of course, are tram routes, passing through the city center, these are No. 17, 9 and 22. Separately highlighted, which has its own historical significance. It is not permanent, and the tram runs on this route only from April to October. The tram runs from, or, as it is also called, Tram Museum, in Strešovice to the Vystaviste stop. This - historical tram, an excursion, a kind of museum on wheels, and it cannot be classified as public transport.

If you are not a resident of Prague, but you still need to travel around it, then to draw up the correct route you need to use public transport maps, including - map (scheme) of Prague trams, as well as other types of transport.

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Such maps and diagrams are easy to purchase in Prague. But if you are used to taking advantage of the Internet, then in this case it will help make your task easier. There is such a “Route Planner”, you can go there using the link. The language is Czech, you can choose English or German. You will be asked to fill out a completely understandable form, 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 proceed - the column “Via”. You indicate the date for which you are planning your trip, 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 which will give you the opportunity to see your routes on a city map.

Example: Let's assume that a tourist has booked a room in 4-star hotel Hotel Golf (Plzeňská 103/215a 150 00 Praha). Before booking, he made sure there were tram, bus or metro stops near the hotel, as written. Very close to the hotel described above there is a tram stop of the same name - Hotel Golf, where the following tram routes No. 9, 10, 58, 59 operate. Next, open the page in the browser //spojeni.dpp.cz/ConnForm.aspx?tt=PID&cl=E5, enter “From” into the window - stop Hotel Golf and in the next “To” window - for example, Staroměstská. Select the date, time and click on “Search”.

After which we will be offered options from which we can choose something suitable in terms of time and transfers.

The tourist chose the first option: at 10:00 he boards tram number 9 (Hotel Golf stop), at 10:17 he gets off at the Národní divadlo stop, where he will change to tram number 17 at 10:22. In 2 minutes he will already be at the Staroměstská stop. In total, the trip takes 24 minutes, which means a one-time ticket costs 24 crowns.

We can see the entire route on the map - to do this you need to click on “Map”

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

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

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

The good thing about public transport in Prague is that there is a single ticket system for all types. That is, you do not buy separately tram ticket, and separately - by bus. This system is based not on the type of transport, but on the time during which the ticket is valid.

There are one-time tickets with a certain validity period, and there is a travel ticket. Single-use tickets are subject to composting, which is done on the first trip after purchasing the ticket. This is the beginning of the ticket validity countdown, exactly at this date and time the public transport controller is guided by when determining whether your ticket is still valid or no longer valid.

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

A one-time ticket can be valid for 30 minutes or 72 hours.

A discount is provided for children and pensioners, which is half the original ticket price.

List of one-time tickets and their costs:

— valid for 30 minutes, cost 24 CZK;
— valid for 90 minutes, cost 32 CZK;
— valid 24 hours, that is, one day, cost 110 CZK;
— valid for 72 hours, that is, three days, cost 310 CZK

There is a fine of 40 euros for traveling without a ticket, so be careful!

How to use the tram in Prague

Buy the ticket you need from a machine, which is located at any tram, bus or metro stop. Then get on the tram and compose it. Then you count down the time.

This is tram cost in Prague, but the purchased ticket covers all types of transport - both tram and bus, And .

Both single tickets and travel tickets are intended for one passenger. But they are not personal, so if, for example, you and a friend are traveling not together, but at different times, you can use the same travel document. But if you come on vacation together and plan to travel together, then each of you will have to purchase a travel document.

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

You just need to keep in mind that a monthly ticket costs 670 CZK, so all options for one-time tickets, which in total exceed this amount, should be immediately rejected by you as uneconomical, in favor of purchasing a monthly pass. For example, if you stay in Prague for 7 days, then if you use one-time tickets, you will have to pay 310 + 310 + 110 = 730. This is clearly more than 670, especially since you will have to validate it three times. Therefore, purchase a travel card, and then, when you leave, you can give it to someone. It has already fulfilled its function of saving your money, and this is the main thing.

True, you can buy a monthly pass not everywhere, but at the ticket office PID (Prazska integrovana doprava), which is not available at every stop. Here, at the ticket office, 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 CZK, indicating the date and time of its issue. Two more important dates will also 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 website where the route planner is waiting for you (dpp.cz), you will be shown a metro station where there is a PID ticket office. To obtain the necessary information, you need to select your metro line and find the “Coupons with arbitrary start of validity” column. Those lines marked with the word “all” indicate the stops you need. These are:

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

These ticket offices are open on weekdays, but on weekends you won’t be able to buy a ticket in Prague, everything is closed. And on weekdays - please, from 6:00 to 20:00, except Saturday and Sunday.

They say that now travel tickets have begun to be sold both in information centers and at the airport, at the first and second terminals.

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

Tram route No. 9

Sídliště Řepy– Blatiny – Slánská – Hlušičkova – Krematorium Motol – Motol – Vozovna Motol – Hotel Golf – Poštovka – Kotlářka – Kavalírka – Klamovka – U Zvonu – Bertramka – Anděl (B) – Arbesovo náměstí – Švandovo divadlo – Ú jezd – Národní divadlo – Národní třída ( B) – Lazarská – Vodičkova – Václavské náměstí (A) – Jindřišská – Hlavní nádraží (C) – Husinecká – Lipanská – Olšanské náměstí – Olšanská – Nákladové nádraží Žiž kov – Nákladové nádraží Žižkov – Biskupcova – Ohrada – Vápenka – Strážní – Chmelnice – Kněžská luka – Spojovaci

Tram route No. 22

Bila Hora– Malý Břevnov – Vypich – Říčanova – Břevnovský klášter – U Kaštanu – Drinopol – Marjánka – Malovanka – Pohořelec – Brusnice – Pražský hrad – Královský letohrádek – Malostranská (A) – Malostranské námě stí – Hellichova – Újezd – Národní divadlo – Národní třída (B) – Karlovo náměstí (B) – Štěpánská – I.P.Pavlova (C) – Náměstí Míru (A) – Jana Masaryka – Krymská (t) – Ruská – Vršovické náměstí – Čechovo náměstí (t) – Koh-i- noor – Slavia – Kubánské náměstí – Průběžná – Na Hroudě – Nádraží Strašnice – Radošovická – Na Padesátém – Zahradní Město – Sídliště Zahradní Město – Na Groši – Hostivařská – Nádraži Hostivař

Tram route No. 91

Vozovna Střešovice– Brusnice – Pražský hrad – Královský letohrádek – Malostranská – Malostranské náměstí – Hellichova – Újezd –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 hall in Prague, called - "The first beer tram". It looks like a tram car, and was converted into a public catering establishment from a tram depot. It’s easy to come here; this is the final stop of tram route No. 11. Despite the fact that the beer hall itself is small, it has two rooms - one room for non-smokers, and the other, of course, for smokers. The owner of the establishment himself greets you, personally offers you a menu, and the whole cozy atmosphere of the pub invites you to relax and unwind.

Using trams in Prague is as convenient and easy as using the metro! Trams in Prague run strictly on schedule and are not late, which cannot be said, for example, about transport in Italy.

Punctuality of public transport is especially important if you are traveling without a car. For example, when we were heading to the Prague train station to travel to Vienna, we did not allow any extra time, because we knew that by tram or metro we would get there on time, as planned.

When we were in Verona and caught the May holidays, one of which we had to go to Munich, we left 1.5-2 hours before the departure of our train. When we stood at the bus stop for about 10 minutes, an enterprising Italian woman came up to us and explained that they had a festival today and there would be no transport at all. I took her to the schedule board and showed her the bus routes that run on the days of the “festivals,” and she waved her hand at him and said: “Nooooo, è l"Italia” (Nooooo, this is Italy!). That’s how friends, everything is learned compared.

Trams are such an unofficial symbol of Prague, it seems to me! Tram tracks literally permeate the entire city, and the trams themselves are also very interesting and different!

There are older models

And there are these very modern trams

What’s really cool is that Prague has daytime and nighttime tram routes! Daytime tram routes in Prague go from No. 1 to No. 26 and run from 4.30 to 24.00. Night tram routes (from No. 51 to No. 59) run from 00.00 just before the daytime trams appear, that is, until 4.30.

It is very comfortable! You can walk around beautiful evening or night Prague, and then return home by tram.

And there is a separate tourist tram route No. 91 - a unique opportunity to ride on the legendary old tram! Its history begins in 1920, when it was built and first put on rails. This tram worked properly until 1944, when an accident occurred. Afterwards, it was repaired, and it worked until 1992, until wear and tear set in.

Now tourists ride the restored tram with great pleasure; it will take you around the city past Prague Castle, Lesser Town and Wenceslas Square, the Royal Garden, the National Theater, and Republic Square. It seems to me that with such an easy sightseeing walk you can begin to get acquainted with the city, and then go to the sights that interest you the most.

We most often used one of the most common routes - tram number 22, which runs both in the Prague 2 district, where we lived, and in the center of Prague.