How can you get to Prague from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities by train or plane? Let's consider all the methods of a cheap trip from the airport, find out routes and prices, where it is better to stay for a rest in the city center.
The Czech Republic is a small country in the heart of Europe. It is famous for its architecture, medical spas, Czech specialty drinks - beer. Prague is one of the largest and most famous cities in the Czech Republic, shrouded in secrets and mysteries, attracting an increasing number of tourists every year.
How to get to Prague?
If you are looking for a cheap way to get to Prague from Moscow, then you can pick up tickets for the flight directly using the Aviasales service.
For budget travelers, this service offers an excellent opportunity - to find the cheapest flight by month. For example, in March 2021, the cost of plane tickets will be only 8,940 rubles, but be prepared for a transfer and long waiting times at the airport.
The prices for flights to Prague in the summer months are not that much different. A flight to Prague with transfers will be inexpensive and in August 2021 - only 13 344 rubles.
There is a stereotype that direct flights are expensive, but this is not always the case. Prices, of course, differ, but only for 1300-3500 rubles, which you can easily spend on food or shopping during a long transplant. In any case, it's up to you.
If you prefer a direct flight to Prague, then its cost in March will be 12,554 rubles.
And in August, to get to Prague with direct flights, you will need to pay 14,502 rubles.
Such reasonable prices can be explained by the fact that this destination is in great demand among travelers, so airlines are forced to keep prices at a competitive level.
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There is another non-trivial way - to get from Moscow by train. If you are one of those travelers who is afraid of flying, then this option is for you. However, it should be borne in mind that tickets on the Moscow-Prague route are sold out instantly. At the beginning of July, all tickets have already been sold out until the end of August.
How to get there by train?
If you are still worried about how to get to Prague by train, then the following instructions are for you:
- First, decide on the date of your trip to the Czech Republic, trains Moscow Belorusskaya - Prague Main run once a week on Fridays;
- The duration of the trip will be 1 day, 5 hours;
- Subscribe to a notification about the start of the sale on the Tutu.ru website - the service will inform you when tickets for the desired date will go on sale;
- It is best to buy tickets at the Russian Railways ticket office in order to exclude the possibility of mistakes when booking online;
- The approximate cost of a one-way ticket in a compartment for 1 person will be about 12,800 rubles. Accordingly, in both directions - in the region of 24,670 rubles.
The last way is to take the bus. Not the best option for a trip to the Czech Republic from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Minsk and other cities, but the most picturesque. Travel time from the capital is 48 hours, the buses are comfortable. The ticket price is from 3700 rubles. You can book a place using the service known among travelers - Busfor.ru.
How to get from the airport to the center?
You already know how to fly to Prague cheaply, now it remains to decide how to get from the airport to the city center.
You can get from the airport to Prague in the following ways:
- By public transport;
- By special buses Airport Express;
- On transfers by the "Tsedas" company;
- On minibuses;
- Rent a car without intermediaries using the well-known service - www.autoeurope.ru;
- By taxi.
How to get to Prague from the airport by bus?
There are no direct city buses from the airport to the city center, but you can take the bus to the metro station, and from there, metro trains will take you to the city center.
- Bus number 119 - will take you to the Nádraží Veleslavín station. The duration of the trip will be 15-20 minutes.
- Bus number 100 - will take you to Zličín station.
Finding a bus stop will not be difficult - they are located at terminals 1 and 2 in front of the arrivals hall.
A bus ticket costs from 24 CZK and will be valid for 30 minutes (approximately 63 rubles for July 2021). Please note - if you buy a ticket from the driver, it will cost you more. You can buy cheaper bus tickets at special counters in the arrivals hall or in terminals installed at bus stops. For children under 6 years old, travel is free.
Important! Be sure to punch your ticket when entering the bus.
Airport Express Buses
Airport Express buses leave from the airport to the city every half hour. The stop is located in the same place as the public transport stop - at the first and second terminals. You can find buses by the letters AE on the board. This bus will take you to the railway station in 30-50 minutes. You can also buy tickets from the driver, in terminals, at special counters or on the website: www.cd.cz
Transfers of the company "CEDAZ" (CEDAZ)
This shuttle takes you to the city center for CZK 170 (RUB 450). The interval of movement is 30 minutes. One of the disadvantages of this transfer, besides the high ticket price, is that the last transfer leaves at 19:00. Tickets can be bought: from the driver, at the company's ticket office in the arrivals hall. For children under 6 years old, travel is free.
Minibuses Prague Aeroport Transfers
The minibuses of this company offer to use the services of an individual transfer or to join a group of the same travelers. The service offers delivery to the hotel or to the city center - stop Národní 40. In order to use this type of transport, you must book your place on the website in advance.
The cost of the trip depends on the type of transport and location you choose, the standard road to the city center is 160 CZK (420 rubles), to the hotel - 290 CZK (790 rubles). 570 CZK (1651 rubles) for a car with a capacity of 4 people.
Taxi
It is not difficult to use taxi services - it is enough to make an order in advance on a service such as KiwiTaxi or contact the official taxi offices at the airport. Approximate prices for a taxi ride: landing - 40 CZK (145 rubles), cost per 1 km - 28 CZK (74 rubles).
Car rental
Another way to travel around Prague on your own is by renting a car. This can be done either at the airport counters or by pre-ordering using the Economybookings service. The cost of renting a car will depend on the duration and technical characteristics of the car, but on average, a car rental day will cost you 1000-1500 rubles.
Where to stay in Prague in the center?
The question of where to stay in Prague inexpensively is asked by all travelers. That is why, especially for you, a selection of inexpensive and good hotels with positive reviews and ratings among tourists in the city center has been made.
- We recommend looking for accommodation offers directly through RoomGuru and Booking.com services, and the second option is preferable for independent tourists who are looking for accommodation for long-term rent without intermediaries.
The most economical way to stay is hostels. The cost of 1 night in hostels located in the city center will be 1000-1400 rubles in summer. This is ideal for those who want to save money and see all the beauty.
- Little Quarter Hostel is located just 200 meters from Prague Castle, so most attractions can be reached on foot. Weather permitting, guests can admire the beauty of the city from the rooftop of the hostel. A night's stay will cost 1,074 rubles, and 2 weeks of rest for two adults - 30,069 rubles.
- Hostel Kaiser is another great option, centrally located in Prague 1. Charles Bridge is just 600 meters away. Beds in the common room, living area, kitchen and more are available to guests.
A 2-week stay in a hostel will cost 37,241 rubles for two. (1330 RUB / person / night)
- Matilda apartments are located in Prague 5. The city center is 10 km away, but there are many options to get there. The metro station is just 600 meters away. Rooms are equipped with everything you need, including household appliances and kitchen utensils. For lovers of comfortable rest, this is an ideal place.
And the cost for 2 weeks of living in the summer for two will be 51,034 rubles.
- Aparthotel 4 * Lily's Prague Apartment - Garden Towers is located in Prague 3 and offers its guests spacious and modern rooms. The city center is just 3 km away, making it a convenient location for hikers. The rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay and, most importantly, that the windows offer a stunning view of the city.
The cost of living for two will be 68,586 rubles.
- Charles Bridge Fountain Apartment is located in the heart of the Czech capital. Such a convenient location and comfortable accommodation is in great demand among tourists. The room has everything you need for a traveler: a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, bedroom. This room can accommodate up to 4 people.
The cost of living for two people will be 93,414 rubles.
- We read the best housing options from the owner or hotels in the center of the capital in the material on renting apartments.
Cost of travel to Prague
The sooner you start planning your trip, the more chances you have to save significant money on the road. Of course, a flight with transfers will be a little cheaper, but whether it is worth the savings is up to you.
Let's calculate the approximate cost of a trip to Prague for 2 weeks:
- Flight 8 918 rub.
- Transfer to the city center and back (75 rubles * 2) - 150 rubles.
- Accommodation in a hostel for 14 nights - 11 586 rubles. (when booking in advance)
- Meals - 5300 - 6800 rubles. (an inexpensive lunch in a cafe will be about 300 rubles, we count - 1 lunch in a cafe + breakfasts and dinners - we cook it ourselves)
- Transport trips - 2000-2500 rubles (we count city transport, a single ticket for 90 minutes - 85 rubles, we assume that we will travel 2 times a day)
- Excursions and souvenirs - 3000-4000 rubles. (of course, it depends solely on the wishes and possibilities, because you can see Prague on your own)
Total rest for 1 person will cost 38 630 rubles. Of course, this is a very rough estimate and depends on how you will spend your time in Prague, but in order to find your way around it is perfect.
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