Václav Havel Prague — Bus 119 + Airport Express
Václav Havel Prague (PRG) to Prague — Updated 2026
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) has the cheapest airport access in Europe via **Bus 119** — just **CZK 40 (~€1.60)** to Nádraží Veleslavín, the Green Line (Metro Line A) terminus, then €1.60 onward Metro to central Prague. The catch: requires a transfer at Veleslavín. For a direct one-seat option, the **Airport Express (AE) bus** runs to Praha hlavní nádraží (main station) for CZK 100 in 35 minutes — €4 vs the €3.20 combo trip but no transfer. Most travellers heading to a central Prague hotel near Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, or Charles Bridge use Bus 119 + Metro Line A to Staroměstská (Old Town) for the cheapest direct route.
Bus 119 + Airport Express stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Letiště Václav Havel | 0 min | Bus stop outside Terminal 1 + 2 |
| U Hangáru | ~5 min | Airport-area employee stop |
| Dlouhá Míle | ~9 min | Residential western Prague |
| Divoká Šárka | ~13 min | Park area |
| Nádraží Veleslavín | 17 min | End of route. Metro Line A (Green) to Old Town. |
| → Bořislavka (Metro A) | ~19 min | First Metro stop |
| → Hradčanská (Metro A) | ~24 min | Prague Castle access |
| → Staroměstská (Metro A) | ~27 min | Old Town Square + Charles Bridge |
| → Můstek (Metro A) | ~29 min | Wenceslas Square interchange to Yellow Line |
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Bus 119 + Airport Express vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus 119 + Metro A | CZK 40 + CZK 40 = CZK 80 | ~35 min | Cheapest. Direct to Old Town via Metro. |
| Airport Express bus | CZK 100 | 35 min | Direct to Praha hlavní nádraží. |
| Bus 100 + Metro B | CZK 80 | 40 min | Alternative — Yellow Metro Line access. |
| Taxi (regulated) | CZK 600–900 | 25–40 min | Pre-paid at airport counter. |
| Uber / Bolt | CZK 450–700 | 25–40 min | Cheapest comfortable option. |
FAQ
Why is Prague Bus 119 so cheap?+
Prague Public Transport (DPP) charges the standard 90-minute Zone P ticket (CZK 40) for airport journeys — no surcharge. This is rare for European capitals. Combined with the Metro's same-fare integration (use the same ticket within 90 minutes), you reach central Prague for CZK 80 total — vs €5+ in most major capitals.
Should I get a Prague Visitor Pass?+
For 2+ day Prague visits using public transport: yes. The Visitor Pass (CZK 330/24h, CZK 450/48h, CZK 580/72h) covers all DPP transport (Bus 119, Metro, trams) + free entry to major attractions. For a 1-day stopover with only airport transit: single tickets are cheaper.
Where exactly is the airport bus stop?+
Both Bus 119 (regular) and the Airport Express (AE) depart from the bus stop directly outside Terminal 1 + 2 (combined). Look for the orange "DPP" signs. Tickets bought at the vending machine (cash + cards) or via the PID Lítačka app. Onboard: cash only.
Late-night Prague airport transport?+
Bus 119 runs every 7-15 minutes 04:30-00:00. After midnight, night bus 910 connects the airport to central Prague (every 30 min, CZK 40). Airport Express finishes ~22:00. Taxi flat fare to central Prague is CZK 600-900 (Prague Airport Taxi is the regulated operator).
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