The subway of the capital of the Czech Republic, if you look at its map, seems to be unimpressive, especially after Moscow. But nevertheless, it ranks seventh in the European Union in terms of passenger traffic, and this is a rather big indicator. And Prague can actually be proud of such a subway. The metro, whose diagram clearly shows that it is almost the most important means of transportation around the city, consists of three unnamed lines and are designated by the letters of the Latin alphabet A, B and C.
From the history of the Prague Metro
It started in 1898. Rott Ladislav made a proposal to build a full-fledged underground high-speed transport system in the capital. By 1920, a working draft was prepared. Soon, work began directly related to the construction of the subway. They were held until the very beginning of World War II and resumed after its completion. In 1966with the active participation of specialists from the USSR, they began the direct construction of the metro, using Soviet equipment. Thanks to this, on May 9, 1974, the first line - C was launched. After that, construction went on at a rapid pace, and already in 1978 line A was opened. The last - B, was launched later, on November 2, 1985. The plans of the local authorities include the construction of the fourth line, which would connect the Central Station with the eastern part of the city.
It's time for us to get acquainted with the map “Prague. Underground . The Prague subway scheme will be presented below.
What is the Prague metro map
To begin with, it should be noted that 57 stations operate on the existing metro lines. The total length is 59.3 kilometers. Currently, between 1.5 and 2 million people use this mode of transport every day.
Lines A, B and C in the central part of the city form a triangle where passengers are transferred. A similar organization of the movement operates in Kharkov and Kyiv, and previously was in St. Petersburg, while there were three lines. On the diagram you can see what the Prague metro map is. Now very briefly about each of the lines:
- A, Depo Hostivař – Dejvická, is drawn in green on the diagrams, therefore it is also called the "green line". It has 13 stations, is 10.99 km long, and takes 23 minutes to pass by train.
- B, Černý Most - Zličín, the second name is "yellow line". Longest: 24 stations, 25.7 km, 41 minuteson the way.
- C, Letňany - Háje, the second name is the "red line", 20 stations, 22, 61 km, 36 minutes on the way.
And a little about transfer stations:
- The intersection of A and B, Můstek - is the lower boundary of Wenceslas Square.
- Intersection of A and C, Muzeum - the upper boundary of Wenceslas Square.
- Intersection B and C, Florenc - at the top is the main bus station of the city, which has the same name.
Transitions between stations are short, they can be completed in 3-5 minutes. Due to the relatively small number of stations, the presence of clear signs, only three transitions, the Prague metro map is quite understandable to any traveler.
Information about Prague metro stations
Now we will tell you a little about some stations of the local underground transport. Namesti Mira, located on line A, is the deepest, at a depth of 53 meters, respectively, the escalators are 87 meters long. They were the longest in Europe until the Park Pobedy station opened in Moscow.
The most important thing to know: when building the subway, emphasis was placed on simplicity and functionality. And, despite the fact that everything was done in close cooperation with specialists from the Soviet Union, this had absolutely no effect on the appearance of the stations. In the city of Prague, the metro stations turned out to be beautiful and without excessive luxury and pretentiousness. Nevertheless, only very high quality materials were used in the construction. And finishing stationsturned out to be quite expensive. They didn't save money on the stone cladding of Malostranska, and the result was a very high-level architecture. All three lines, or rather their stations, are made of different finishing materials. For this reason, they received popular names: A - tin, B - glass, C - stone. Also, their design became a kind of continuation of the interiors of the lobbies and the surrounding area (for example, Mustek station). So not only functional, but also beautiful metro in the city of Prague. The scheme of underground transport fits perfectly into the terrain and infrastructure of the Czech capital. A little out of the local color is perhaps the all-glass pavilion of the Strizhkov station, resembling a drop of water.
Metro in Prague: ticket price and where to buy it
Let's share information about the current cost of metro tickets in the Czech capital. A single trip will cost 24 CZK. This pass is valid for 30 minutes after entry.
For 32 crowns you can buy a ticket for 90 minutes. With it, you can make transfers, including to another mode of transport. 110 crowns for a daily pass. It applies to all public transport in the city. For three days you need to pay 310 crowns. For local residents, there are many other forms of travel and payment, including in municipalities and via SMS. Tourists can buy a ticket from yellow machines at the entrance to the station, at the subway ticket offices, at Trafika kiosks - on the street. Just keep in mind that not everywhere there are cash desks. Sometimessales in such places are handled by the station staff. There are no turnstiles, travel cards must be marked in special punches, where the date and time of boarding breaks through. There is often control, a fine for free travel is 950 kroons, on the spot - 700.
Prague metro opening hours
The first trains leave the terminals at 4:45 am. The last one is exactly at midnight. They have to wait longer than, for example, in the Moscow metro.
During the day it is 5-8 minutes, and in the evening it may well be 10-12 minutes. Intervals between stations - no more than two minutes. What else can be said? In the capital of the Czech Republic, city trains have recently been launched - a new type of transport. They are called Line S trains, and they connect small suburban and city railway stations, as well as train stations. The development of the local subway continues. Prague will soon become even more convenient for tourists. The metro, the scheme of which is in front of you, will reach the main airport of the capital. And it will be faster and cheaper to get to the right place.
Some useful information for travelers from Russia
Tourists from Russia make up a significant part of the total number of travelers. And the Czechs have long adapted to this, creating maximum convenience for them.
You can see inscriptions in Russian everywhere. In many stores (and not only) you can easily explain yourself in it. Also, for those who wish, a map of the Prague metro in Russian is offered. And although, to be honest, a largeThere is no benefit from it, but complete with marked sights, it can come in handy. Especially if you don't understand Czech at all.
