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Prague and the other Czech cities: transport, districts, public services and the history behind what you see.

52 articles9 guides · 43 explainersUpdated 13 Oct 2026

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From Prague airport to the centre: bus 119, bus 100 or the Airport Express

There is no train or metro to the terminal yet, so the choice is two city buses, an express or a taxi. Which suits your hotel, luggage and hour.

Václav Havel Airport Prague lies in Ruzyně, to the north-west of the centre, and has no train or metro station today.
Public bus lines link it to the nearest metro stations, and a separate Airport Express runs to the main railway station.
A rail link is planned; check the infrastructure manager Správa železnic for its status before relying on it.

5 min read · Updated 12 Oct 2026

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