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PRAGUE INFORMATION

ABOUT PRAGUE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Prague integrated transport (PIT) consists of public transport services in Prague (Metro, trams, funicular to Petřín, city buses), suburban bus service and railway service in Prague and suburban regions.

Tariff & Fares

Adult persons over 15 years

-transfer tickets 12,-CZK valid 60 minutes, during the weend 90 min.

- non transfer 8,- CZK valid 15 minutes                     

24-hour ticket 70,- CZK

3-day ticket (72 hours) 200,- CZK

7-day ticket (168 hours) 250,- CZK

15-day ticket (360 hours) 280,- CZK 

Travel Information Centres provide all substantial information about public transport operation, routes, timetables, etc. Information is provided in Czech, English, German and Russian, and that also by phone. If you visit some of the bellow mentioned Travel Information Centres you can buy e.g. the following: timetables of tram and bus services (from any stop you like) map of Prague with PT network information chart of PT network timetables of night tram and bus services publications dealing with the history and the present of public transport in Prague.

MONEY

Chech Republic became a member of EU in 2004 May but the official currency in our country is still CZECH CROWN and we are afraid that we will not join the EUR earlier than 2010. For detailed information on individual banknotes please click here> http://www.cnb.cz/en/plat_bankovky.php

CREDIT CARDs

It is accepted no problem at all in most of shops, restaurants, bars, tourist centers and hotels in Prague & Czech Republic.

ATM's Prague has a lots of ATM', you can easily find them on the airport, in the undergrounds, at the banks and nearly in every 200 m in the city centrum. You can withdraw cash from most Czech Banks' ATM' with Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, Visa electron & American Express, etc.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

there are lots of exchange offices in the city centrum so it is not a problem to change your money at all but please note that they can charge a high comission so it is better to compare what they offer. One of the best exchange office is on the Kaprova 15 at the Old town square. Here you can also check the current exchange rate of the Komercni Banka> http://www.kb.cz/NASA/rateList/SRVRate?lng=en

Prague weather forecast »
Prague weather forecast
Max day: 16°C
Min night: 6°C
 
Prague is amazing! Thanks to its beauty, reasonible prices, good czech beer and tasty food is one of the most visited Europien city. To enjoy its gifts as much as it is possible we would like to be your complete tourist information guide. So see you soon in Prague!
 
Be picked up by our drivers for only 24 EUR / 700 CZK / car!!! We know how important is the first impression so let us recommend you our comfortable and cheap transfer service from Prague airport or Railway stations. Our prices are FIX and include waiting fee + check in to your chosen accommodation.
 
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