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| Location of Prague | In the centre of Czech Republic, at 50°05"N and 14°27"E |
| Area of Prague | 496 square km |
| Population of Prague | 1,21 million inhabitants |
| Elevation of Prague | 180 - 400 m a´bove sea level |
Travelling by plane
The modern city airport, Ruzyni, is situated about 20 km northwest of the city centre. There are direct flights from most major European cities. Facilities in the main building include a 24-hour money exchange office, a few ATMs, fast food places, several travel and accommodation agencies, rental car companies, a post office. There is also a 24-hour left luggage service in the Arrival Hall (the charge is about 40 Ke per piece of luggage).
Getting to the city centreTimetables are available at the airport information office in the main hall or on www.dp-praha.cz.
Bus & Underground
Catch a bus No 119 or No 254 from the airport to Dejvická metro station, then follow a green line (A) of underground railway to the centre (stations Mustek or Muzeum). The trip takes about 45 minutes.
Bus & Tram
Bus No 100 will take you from the airport to Zličín - the underground terminal stop of the yellow line (B) that leads to the town centre (Mustek station).
Catch night bus No 510 (between midnight and 3.30) to the tram-bound at Divoká Šárka, then go by tram No 51 to Dejvická metro station or further to the city centre (Námistí Republiky, Wenceslas Square).
Minibus
There are vans operated by Cedaz running from the airport (6 am - 9 pm) to Námistí Republiky every 30 minutes for 90 Kc per person. Departure from Námistí Republiky is between 5.30 am and 9.30 pm. Transport to any place of customer's wish within Prague is also possible: for 360 Ke (1-4 persons), 720 Kc (5 and more persons).
Taxi
Depending on the destination, a trip to the city costs up to 700 Kc per 2-3 persons Before entering the car check the price with the driver. It is not recommended to except a price over 700 Kc.
Domestic services are provided by ED (Czech Railways). There are number of daily connections to Prague from major European cities.
Train Stations: Hlavní nádraží is the biggest and busiest railway station in Prague. There are a 24 hour left-luggage service, food stalls, information and booking offices.
Other train stations in Prague: Masarykovo nádraží, Holešovice Station, Smíchov Station.
A supplement for fast express trains (rychlík) has to be paid. It is possible to buy plain tickets (jízdenka) or tickets with reservation (místenka) for a seat, couchette or sleeper. It is necessary to make a reservation on the train marked with boxed or circled "R", an "R" without a box means a reservation is recommended.
Information on rail connections are available on Tel: 02 / 242 242 00 or online www.cdrail.cz.