Transport

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The public transportation system in Prague (MHD) surprises visitors with its efficiency and cleanliness. The MHD includes a network of trams, buses, and metro (subway) system which will enable you to get to each and every part of Prague quickly and easily. You need a ticket or a monthly pass to use the MHD.

Tickets
You can purchase your ticket directly at the metro station from yellow ticket machines or at newspaper stores. You can also buy a ticket from bus drivers, but these tickets are slightly more expensive. After purchasing your ticket, you must validate it before using public transportation. There are yellow validating machines in buses, trams, and by metro escalators. Simply insert your ticket and the machine will electronically stamp the date and time. Different types of tickets are valid for a different duration (usually 90 minutes) and allow a certain amount of changes within the public transport system.

Monthly Passes
If you use public transportation daily or often, you're better off getting a monthly pass. A monthly pass costs about 550 CZK (35 USD), but students are entitled to a discount, and pay only 260 CZK (16 USD) for a monthly pass, or about 720 CZK (45 USD) for a three-month pass. Monthly passes are only sold at select Metro stations, including the I.P. Pavlova metro stop near the school. The first time you purchase a pass, you must bring a small photograph of yourself to the ticket counter. (This can be obtained at any one of numerous photo shops in the city for a nominal fee. Just be sure to tell them it is for a Metro Identity Card.) The MHD will ask to see your passport and student identity card for verification. You will receive a Metro Identity card along with a monthly (or 3-month) ticket. You only have to go through this procedure the first time, and thereafter, you will only need to purchase a new monthly pass.

Periodically, officials will ask to see your ticket or pass. If you do not have a validated ticket or pass, you will be charged a fine. The metro runs from 5 am until midnight. After midnight, night buses and trams operate with restricted service, so you won't have to worry about how to return home after a late night out. But do be alert for possible pickpockets. Like any large city, the transportation system attracts a lot of human traffic and is therefore a fortunate hunting ground for pickpockets.

Taxis

Modry Andel

Reliable and low cost taxi service in Prague Modry andel. Phone numer +420 737 222 333. Standard price 19 CZK/km. Are you owner of ISIC card? Use special code: 009 666 666 when booking and your price is 16 CZK/km. Or are you owner of Opencard? Use special code: opencard when booking and your price is 16 CZK/km.