Prague Trams

The Prague tram network is 88,5 miles (142,4 km)-long and consists of 22 daytime tram lines and 9 night lines. Combining this means of transport with the metro, passengers will be able to travel anywhere in the city.

The first tram, which was pulled by horses, started running on 23 September 1875.

Due to the horsecar trams constantly derailing and the introduction of the first electric trams in Europe during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, Prague inaugurated the first electric line in 1891. In 2012, over 324,2 million passengers had used the tram in Prague.

Tram Schedule

Daytime trams start running at 4:30 am, approximately every 10 to 20 minutes until midnight. Night trams (numbers 51 to 59) run from midnight until 4:30 am every 30 minutes.

Tram 22

 Tram line 22 runs up through Hradčany, providing easy access to Prague Castle, the Loreto, and Strahov Monastery. It's the tram most frequently used by tourists, as it reaches places the metro does not.

Keep in mind that there are often pickpockets on this line since this route is very popular among tourists. It is important to keep a close eye on your belongings.

 Tram line 22 runs up through Hradčany, providing easy access to Prague Castle, the Loreto, and Strahov Monastery. It is the tram most frequently used by tourists, as it reaches places the metro does not.

Tram No. 91

Tram No. 91 is a historic tram for visitors that runs on the weekends and public holidays from 12 pm to 5 pm, once every hour, from late March until mid-November. The tram operates in a circular line that departs from Vozovna Strešovice and is reminiscent of the first trams that ran through the city.

A one-journey ticket costs Kč 35 (US$ 1.60) for adults. Public transportation tickets are not accepted. The total trip time is approximately 1 hour.

Fares

Find out more about the fares and transport tickets and passes here.