Public Commute: Going Around Prague

Prague is such a quaint little city that you could easily get around just by walking. But to cover long distances, you still need to take public transportation. Good thing Prague has an integrated transport system.

Since we stayed for 3 days in the city, we got the 3-day pass which costs CZK310, and allowed us to ride the metro, trams and buses. We bought the tickets at the tourist center, and needs to be validated before use.

Like in most European cities, navigating through their transport system is pretty easy with the help of easily available city maps.

 

I just love the design of their metro

Staromestska metro station

Their subways are pretty much like any other European city's but probably with escalators that are a whole lot steeper! I think they are as steep, if not steeper, than those in HK's Ocean Park. They're so scary that I always feel the need to lean back when going down, just to make sure I don't fall forward.

Scariest elevator ride. So steep!

I liked riding in their trams, because you still get a view of the city. I'm also always amazed at how well they navigate those tight corners and very narrow streets.

Some cars are newer and more modern than this

They also have taxi cabs, but like our own Manila taxi cab drivers, they have the notorious reputation of being scammers and ripping off tourists. We didn't have any need for a cab but we were warned to only use AAA Taxis.

Unfortunately this is not part of Prague's public transpo

But again, being a pedestrian-friendly city, you could cover a lot of ground just by walking. I promise you would be mesmerized by Prague's charm and history that you wouldn't mind wandering (and getting lost) in its streets for hours.

(P.S. Prague is a 4-1/2hr bus ride from Berlin. I booked our Eurolines tickets online, and a roundtrip fare costs 48 Euros. Nice surprise: you get free crackers and bottled water onboard.)