Prague Tunnel Bus Passes 100,000-Passenger Mark

The new Prague bus line 145 through the Blanka Tunnel is becoming increasingly popular. Since its launch in mid-August, 100,000 passengers have already used the fast connection between Prague 6 and Prague 8.

The new so-called tunnel bus line 145 has been in operation since 15 August 2026. It connects Kobylisy with Dejvice and uses the Blanka Tunnel complex. According to transport planners, the number of passengers on the tunnel section is now approaching 2,000 people per day in each direction.

The connection towards Dejvická is used slightly more heavily. During peak hours, the busiest buses carry around 50 passengers. At weekends, usage is approximately half the level seen on weekdays.

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New Kuchyňka Stop from 29 September

From Tuesday, 29 September, line 145 will additionally stop at Kuchyňka in both directions. This is expected to benefit in particular residents in the area around V Holešovičkách Street, as well as students at universities and halls of residence around Pelc-Tyrolka.

Among other things, this will provide them with a direct connection to the university district at Vítězné náměstí in Dejvice. Transport planners expect the additional stop to lead to a further increase in passenger numbers.

Up to Ten Minutes Faster than Metro or Tram

One major advantage of the line is the shorter journey time between Prague 6 and Prague 8. Depending on the connection, passengers can save up to ten minutes compared with travelling by metro or tram. According to operational data so far, the line is also considered comparatively reliable.

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Delays occur mainly on the sections between Vychovatelna and Hradčanská, between Dejvická and Hradčanská, and in the opposite direction between Hradčanská and Vychovatelna. On average, however, delays amount to only a few minutes. Larger deviations occur mainly in the event of traffic accidents or disruptions that affect road traffic across Prague.

Further Measures Against Congestion Being Considered

Based on experience from the first month of operation, further measures are already being considered to improve the reliability of the line. One option would be an additional exit from the tram tracks before the Prašný most junction in the direction of Kobylisy. This would allow buses to divert earlier in the event of congestion on Svatovítská Street. According to transport planners, this could prevent delays of three to five minutes.