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City of Prague - ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Travelling by plane:
The modern city airport, Ruzyni, is situated about 20 km northwest
of the city centre. There are direct flights from most major
European cities.
Facilities in the main building include a 24-hour money exchange
office, a few ATMs, fast food places, several travel and accommodation
agencies, rental car companies, a post office. There is also
a 24-hour left luggage service in the Arrival Hall (the charge
is about 40 CZK per piece of luggage).
Getting to the city centre:Timetables are available at the
airport information office in the main hall or on www.dp-praha.cz.
Bus & UndergroundCatch a bus No 119 or No 254 from the
airport to Dejvická metro station, then follow a green line
(A) of underground railway to the centre (stations Mustek
or Muzeum). The trip takes about 45 minutes.
Bus & TramBus No 100 will take you from the airport to
Zlieín - the underground terminal stop of the yellow line
(B) that leads to the town centre (Mustek station).
Catch night bus No 510 (between midnight and 3.30) to the
tram-bound at Divoká Šárka, then go by tram No 51 to Dejvická
metro station or further to the city centre (Námistí Republiky,
Wenceslas Square).
MinibusThere are vans operated by Cedaz running from the
airport (6 am - 9 pm) to Námistí Republiky every 30 minutes
for 90 CZK per person. Departure from Námistí Republiky is
between 5.30 am and 9.30 pm. Transport to any place of customer's
wish within Prague is also possible: for 360 CZK (1-4 persons),
720 CZK (5 and more persons).
TaxiDepending on the destination, a trip to the city costs
up to 700 CZK per 2-3 persons Before entering the car check
the price with the driver. It is not recommended to except
a price over 700 CZK.
Travelling by train
Domestic services are provided by ED (Czech Railways). There
are number of daily connections to Prague from major European
cities.
Train Stations: Hlavní nádraží is the biggest and busiest
railway station in Prague. There are a 24 hour left-luggage
service, food stalls, information and booking offices.
Other train stations in Prague: Masarykovo nádraží, Holešovice
Station, Smíchov Station
A supplement for fast express trains (rychlík) has to be
paid. It is possible to buy plain tickets (jízdenka) or tickets
with reservation (místenka) for a seat, couchette or sleeper.
It is necessary to make a reservation on the train marked
with boxed or circled "R", an "R" without
a box means a reservation is recommended.
Information on rail connections are available on Tel: 2 242
242 00 or online www.cdrail.cz
Travelling by car Only people older than 18 are allowed to
drive a car in the Czech Republic. Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory,
children under the age of 12 have to sit at the back. After
a consumption of any alcohol driving is illegal.
Most foreign driving licences are honoured, Australian and
New Zealand drivers should get an International Driving Licence.
If entering the Czech Republic by car you will need:
a valid driving licence a vehicle registration card a hire
certification Green Card (an international motoring certificate
for insurance) a highway sticker (can be purchased at the
border).
Other items you will have to carry at all times are: a first-aid
kit, a set of replacement bulbs, a spare tire, red warning
triangles.
The speed limit is:
130 km/h (81 mph) on motorways 90 km/h (56 mph) on dual and
single carriageways 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas.
Relaying on car in Prague is not advisable, as it is very
difficult to find a suitable parking place and break-ins are
very common. Only residents having a parking card can park
their cars in the central area of Prague. If you happen to
visit Prague by car, the best places to leave your car are
guarded parking lots, especially the underground ones. New
or expensive cars are vulnerable to break-ins, so do not leave
anything valuable inside the car visible from outside, including
car radios. They get stolen quite often.
Travelling by coach
The city main bus terminal is Florenc situated on the eastern
edge of the New Town easily accessible by tube (yellow line
B and red line C) and trams. The majority of internal coaches
are run by ESAD. Information on bus connection is available
on www.jizdnirady.cz
Numerous international coach services are run by Bohemia Euroexpress
International (Koižíkova 4-6, Prague 8 - Florenc, Tel: 02
24814450, 24218680, www.bei.cz).
Generally, coach travel is cheap but long distance travelling
can be uncomfortable and slower than going by train or plane.
To make sure you get a seat it is advisable to obtain your
tickets in advance.
Travel Documents and Customs
A valid passport is a necessity when entering the Czech Republic.
To confirm visa requirements you are advised to contact the
Czech embassy or consulate before travelling.
Customs allowances per person are 2l of wine, 1l spirits,
200 cigarettes (100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250g of tobacco)
and goods up to the value of 6 000 CZKfor a person at the
age over 15 (3000 CZK for a person at the age up to 15).
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