PRAGUE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Public Transport in Prague 

Prague has an efficient and reliable public transport system including metro, trams, buses, and city trains.

For ESSLLI participants staying two weeks, the most convenient and cost-effective option is a 30-day public transport pass for Prague (Zone P) purchased via the official PID Lítačka mobile app.

  • Price: 550 CZK
  • Validity: 30 consecutive days from the selected start date
  • Coverage: Prague city area (Zone P only)
Why We Recommend the 30-Day Pass (and PID Lítačka app):
  • Unlimited travel within Prague
  • Valid 24/7 during the entire validity period
  • No need to buy individual tickets
  • Can be arranged fully online
  • No printing required

For a two-week stay, this is usually the simplest and most economical solution.

 

What You Will Need

  • Smartphone (Android or iOS)
  • Email address
  • Payment card (Visa / MasterCard)
  • Internet connection

 

PID Lítačka Setup

 
Step 1: Download the PID Lítačka App

The app serves as your digital transport pass.

Step 2: Create an Account

You can register in the app or at:
https://www.pidlitacka.cz/en

  1. Click Register / Sign up
  2. Register using your email address
  3. Confirm your registration via email

Registration is required to purchase long-term (30-day) passes.

Step 3: Choose Your Identifier (Recommended Option)

Select PID Lítačka mobile app as your identifier.

This means:

  • Your pass is stored directly on your phone
  • You show the app during ticket inspections
  • No physical transport card is required
Step 4: Purchase the 30-Day Pass

In the app or on pidlitacka.cz/en:

  1. Select Buy coupon / Purchase
  2. Coupon type: 30-day (1 month)
  3. Passenger: Adult
  4. Zones: Prague (P)
  5. Set your start date (e.g. your first day in Prague)
  6. Continue to payment
Step 5: Payment
  • Pay online using your payment card
  • The pass will automatically appear in your app
  • No validation or printing is required

 

Using Public Transport in Prague

The pass is valid for:

  • Metro
  • Trams
  • Buses
  • City trains within Prague

During ticket inspection:

  1. Open the PID Lítačka app
  2. Show your active pass
  3. Be prepared to present an ID matching the name in your account

 

Important Notes

  • The pass is personal and non-transferable.
  • The 30-day pass is valid only within Prague (Zone P).
  • Student discounts are available only under specific Czech eligibility conditions (age limits and officially recognized student status in the Czech Republic).
  • Most short-term international summer school participants do not qualify for discounted student fares.

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