From next year, Prague residents will have to dig deeper into their pockets for single tickets on public transport. Journeys to the outskirts of the capital will also become more expensive, as will fines for fare evasion.
The increase in prices for single tickets and fines was already decided by the city administration in August. For passengers in Prague, this primarily means one thing: single tickets will become more expensive. Classic paper tickets will rise by around 25 to 30 per cent, tickets in the “PID Lítačka” app by 15 to 20 per cent, and SMS tickets by up to 35 per cent. A 30-minute ticket, which previously cost 30 crowns, will in future cost 39 crowns on paper, 36 crowns in the app, and 42 crowns via SMS. The 90-minute ticket will also increase from 40 to 50 crowns (paper), 46 crowns (app), or 55 crowns (SMS).
To mitigate the impact of the price increases on commuters, the Prague city area will in future be counted in three tariff zones instead of four. This is intended to limit the rise in fares for cross-border journeys into the surrounding area.
Monthly and yearly tickets remain unaffected by the price increase. The scope of existing concessions as well as free travel for certain groups will also not change.
Significant price jump for the Airport Express: the journey between the main station and Václav Havel Airport will cost 200 crowns from 2026 instead of 100.
The city will also take a tougher stance on fare dodgers: penalties will rise significantly – from the previous 1,000 to 1,200 crowns for immediate payment, 1,500 crowns within 15 days, and up to 2,000 crowns in all other cases.
