Transportation in Prague

July 12, 2017

In Prague, the most popular sites are within walking distance of our hotel in Prague district 1, the center of the city. For this reason I have not yet used public transportation. However, Prague does have a simple and somewhat inexpensive transit system. The underground train has 3 lines, green (A), yellow (B), and red (C). Prague also has tram lines that run across city, on the same streets that cars drive on. For locations not in the center of the city, however, it is a bit too far to walk. We needed buses to take us to our tours of Prague Castle and the site of the Lidice massacre.

I’d say the hardest thing about getting around Prague, especially if not relying on the metro, is that the roads aren’t straight and there are many side streets so it’s easy to get confused. The streets and sidewalks are also primarily made of cobblestone and, while beautiful, it also means you’re feet are going to be sore by the end of the day.

I imagine Krakow will be a similar situation, where our hotel will be conveniently located and we will be able to walk to most places. In Warsaw, however, our hotel is a bit farther outside the city so we will rely on the transit system more. The city has an extensive system with buses, trams, and metros.

As for our classes, we use the conference room in our hotel so the commute is not an issue.

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Sarah Tyrrell

I am a rising second year International Affairs and Economics major and going on a Dialogue to the Czech Republic and Poland. This program focuses on the 20th century in Eastern Europe from World War II to the Cold War. I chose this Dialogue because I wanted to immerse myself in a different culture and learn about important events in history from a different perspective. I am excited to be able to study one of my favorite topics in depth and in the region where all of these events took place. By the end of my study abroad experience I hope to have developed new language skills that will be useful back home as well as an appreciation for another country’s customs and history.