Route guide
Prague Václav Havel (PRG) → Old Town Prague
Last updated: 9 August 2026
17 km (10.5 mi) · 25–35 min by car
All options compared: Prague to Old Town Prague
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Official taxi | Metered taxi: CZK 600–800 (€22–29) |
| Pre-booked transfer | Pre-booked: €16–30 (fixed) Book → |
| Train / bus | Airport Express bus: CZK 200 (€8.75), 35 min to main station. Bus 119 + Metro: ~CZK 40 (€1.50), 45 min. |
Transfer services compared: Prague to Old Town Prague
| Service | Price | Meet & greet | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups | €25–38 | ✓ Inside terminal | Families, premium | Check price → |
| Kiwitaxi | €18–30 | ✓ Arrivals hall | Vehicle variety | Check price → |
| GetTransfer | €15–25 | Varies | Budget travelers | Check price → |
| intui.travel | €16–28 | ✓ Most drivers | Shared options | Check price → |
Booking terms compared for Prague transfers
Price decides which option you look at; these three lines decide which one you book. They matter most when the flight is the part most likely to go wrong.
| Service | Free cancellation | Free airport waiting | Child seats | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups | 24+ h ahead: 80% back, or a 100% coupon; nothing inside 24 h | 60 min | Included, no charge | Check price → |
| Kiwitaxi | 5 h on Economy classes, 24 h on Business and minibuses | 90 min | On request, €5–10 | Check price → |
| GetTransfer | Flexible fare only — then in full up to departure; Standard never refunds | Up to 60 min | Depends on the driver | Check price → |
| intui.travel | 48+ h on the Standard fare; the carrier sets the exact deadline | Set by the carrier | On request, fee varies | Check price → |
Terms as published by each platform in their own terms of use and help centres, checked 7 August 2026; they can vary by route, vehicle class and local operator, so check the terms shown at checkout before paying. Full detail in our cancellation policies guide.
Rates in EUR (drivers accept CZK cash or card). Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, and day-trip destinations quoted separately. Updated March 2026.
Cheapest way from Prague to Old Town Prague
GetTransfer bids from €16
Best option for Prague to Old Town Prague
Kiwitaxi — reliable Czech drivers, transparent pricing
Journey time from Prague by time of day
Via R7 highway. Prague traffic is moderate — the drive is usually straightforward. Entering the Old Town can be slow due to narrow streets.
Fastest: Sunday mornings and very late weekday evenings on the D7 are the fastest — the 17 km drive via Evropská to central Prague takes just 20–28 minutes when traffic is clear.
Slowest: Weekday evening rush (17:00–19:00) inbound via Evropská and the approach to Dejvická can stretch the trip to 40–55 minutes. Saturday afternoons during the Christmas market season (late November through December) are similarly heavy.
Weekends: Saturdays are marginally busier than weekdays in Prague due to tourist arrivals. Sunday mornings are consistently the best window for a fast airport drive.
For detailed meet-and-greet instructions applicable to all transfer services, see our step-by-step guide to booking airport transfers.
All transport alternatives from Prague
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Official taxi | CZK 600–900 (~€24–36) metered |
| Train / Express | No direct train. Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro: CZK 40, then metro to center: 30 min total |
| Budget option | Airport Express bus to Praha hl.n.: CZK 60 (~€2.40), 40 min |
| Uber / ride-hail | Bolt/Uber: €15–25 |
Which service wins for Prague to Old Town Prague
PRG → central Prague is a short 17 km drive and the Airport Express bus at €8 is weaker competition since the January 2026 fare doubling. Pre-booked transfers have to justify the premium. GetTransfer bidding wins at €15–25 and reliably beats the official FIX and Tick Tack fixed-rate taxis (€24–30). Welcome Pickups (€22–35) earns the premium for families needing child seats and for travelers wanting the arrival to include English-speaking help. Kiwitaxi at €20–32 is the practical middle choice. intui.travel is decent for shared shuttles at €8–12 per person, which is a real alternative to the Airport Express bus.
Real traveler tips from Prague
Prague has two official airport taxi providers: FIX and Tick Tack. Any other driver at the taxi stand should be refused — unregulated taxis routinely overcharge tourists 2–3× the fair rate.
Christmas market season (late November through December) is the single busiest period for PRG transfers. Book 5–7 days ahead and expect 15–25% price increases.
Czech drivers generally speak passable English at the major platforms (Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi). GetTransfer bids from smaller operators may include Czech-only drivers — confirm language in the booking chat.
The D7 motorway between PRG and central Prague is well-maintained and usually flows well. Rush-hour bottleneck is at Dejvická where D7 meets the city grid — adds 10–15 minutes between 17:00 and 19:00.
Luggage and special requirements on Prague transfers
Standard sedan: Prague's cobblestone streets can be tough with wheeled luggage — door-to-door transfers avoid this entirely.
Child seats: Czech law requires approved child seats for children under 150 cm or 36 kg. Welcome Pickups provides them free on every PRG booking. Kiwitaxi charges a small fee. For GetTransfer and intui.travel, confirm — most Czech private drivers stock them but not universally.
Oversized items: PRG handles Alpine ski traffic to Austrian and Czech resorts and sees significant beer-tourism luggage (returning visitors with crates). For ski bags or extended-stay luggage, request a wagon — Czech transfer sedans are often compact Škoda Octavias with limited trunk space.
Tips for Prague transfers
Prague airport is compact and transfers are affordable. Bus 119 + Metro is the cheapest option at €1.50 but involves a transfer. The Airport Express bus (€8.75, 35 min) is a good middle ground. For groups of 3+, a pre-booked transfer is excellent value per person.
Prague to Old Town Prague transfer FAQ
Pre-booked transfers range from €15–25 (GetTransfer) to €25–38 (Welcome Pickups). Official taxis cost CZK 600–900 (~€24–36) metered.
The distance is 17 km (11 mi) and the drive typically takes 25–45 min depending on traffic. Rush hour can add 30+ minutes.
Terminal 1 (non-Schengen) or Terminal 2 (Schengen). Both have compact Arrivals halls — drivers wait near the exit doors.
Taxis cost CZK 600–900 (~€24–36) metered. Pre-booked transfers start from €15–25 and offer fixed prices, flight tracking, and meet-and-greet. For groups of 2+, transfers are usually better value.
PRG integrates with all four services for flight tracking. Prague's small and efficient terminal means Schengen arrivals usually clear in under 20 minutes — the 60-minute free waiting from Welcome Pickups and Kiwitaxi is generously sized.
Need a full comparison? See our detailed comparison of all 4 transfer services for Prague with prices, ratings, and our verdict.
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