Route guide
Prague Václav Havel (PRG) → Old Town Prague
17 km (10.5 mi) · 25–35 min by car
All options compared
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Official taxi | Metered taxi: CZK 600–800 ($25–33) |
| Pre-booked transfer | Pre-booked: $18–35 (fixed) Book → |
| Train / bus | Airport Express bus: CZK 100 ($4.20), 35 min to main station. Bus 119 + Metro: ~CZK 40 ($1.70), 45 min. |
Transfer service comparison for this route
| 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 → |
Rates in EUR (drivers accept CZK cash or card). Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, and day-trip destinations quoted separately. Updated March 2026.
Cheapest option
GetTransfer bids from $18
Best option
Kiwitaxi — reliable Czech drivers, transparent pricing
Journey time 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 compared
| 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 this route
PRG → central Prague is a short 17 km drive and the Airport Express bus at €4 is strong solo-traveler competition. 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
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
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 this route
Prague airport is compact and transfers are affordable. Bus 119 + Metro is the cheapest option at $1.70 but involves a transfer. The Airport Express bus ($4.20, 35 min) is a good middle ground. For groups of 3+, a pre-booked transfer is excellent value per person.
Frequently asked questions
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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