With so many activities and things to see around the city, you’ll certainly want to know about the most popular ways for remote workers to get around Prague. The Czech capital has an extensive transportation system, with a fairly new railway system, mostly developed using Russian funding during the 1970s. The network is extensive and makes it easy and convenient to move from one part of the city to another.
In general, public transportation in Prague is safe and clean, and 24-hour service on some tram and bus routes makes it easy to get around the city at night also. To ride on the network, you can buy short-term tickets for 30 minutes, 90 minutes, 1 day or 3 days which must be validated at the start of your journey using machines at station entrances.
Below, we outline in more detail some of the main ways used by remote workers to get around Prague.
The city’s subway system is certainly one of the most convenient ways for remote workers to get around Prague. With three extensive lines, the subway serves practically every part of the city and all of its major neighborhoods. The system operates from 5am until midnight and is considered generally safe and easy to use. Major interchange hubs on the city’s subway system are located close to the Wesceslas Square area at Mustek and Muzeum stations. The system is affordable to use, with a 30-minute ticket costing 24CZK.
Prague continues to rely heavily on trams to transport individuals across the city. The extensive nature of the tram system here makes it one of the main ways for remote workers to get around Prague. Indeed, some of the city’s trams operate during the night and offer party-goers a safe and affordable way to get home. Important tram lines in Prague include Lines 9, 22 and 23 which carry scenic routes over the river to Lesser Town, and Line 41 which operates using a vintage tramcar. You can ride the tram by buying a short-term or season ticket. A 30-minute ticket with access for the tram, metro and buses has the same price of 24CZK.
Prague’s buses connect the center of the city and some of its major neighborhoods with the outskirts and suburbs. The system also operated a night service, meaning it can be useful for those in need of a short trip from the metro station-home, for example. Prague’s bus links also serve the city’s main international airport with Lines 100 and 119. Bus route 112 serves the Prague Zoo through Holesovice. You can also ride Prague’s buses using the same short-tickets for the same price.
Other ways remote workers get around Prague include the funicular service available to reach the top of Petrin Hill. Although this is usually used mostly by tourists, it is definitely the best way to get to the top of this beautiful vantage point from which you can get sweeping views of the city. Taxis are also common around the city, although you should be aware that taxi scams are common here. If in doubt, your best bet is to take an Uber or request a radio taxi.
For more information about living in Prague as a remote worker, check out our complete Prague guide.