How to get to Prague?
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. It is situated in the heart of Europe and bordering with Poland, Slovakia, Austria and Germany.
Thanks this location the city is easily accessible from any direction and by any means of transportation.
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Coming by plane to Praha RUZYNE airport
The international Ruzyne airport is a modern, recently reconstructed and extended airport situated just 17 km northwest of the city centre.
It managed to handle over 10 mil passengers in 2007 (equal to the number of inhabitants in the whole Czech Republic!), 250 flights a day and to serve 103 destinations.
Thanks to building new Terminal 2 the airport is fulfilling the highest international standards on modern, secure and comfortable traveling by plane.
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Get planning your trip by plane here
Coming by train
There are 4 important railway stations, all situated at metro/subway stations.
More information on railway stations here.
Coming by bus
There are 3 important bus stations, all situated next to metro/subway stations and well connected with the center.
More information on bus stations here.
Coming by car
The highway network is not completed yet and does not connect Prague directly with other important European cities.
More information on getting to Prague by car here.
Travel documents
For entering Czech Republic you need a valid passport or ID card.
To find out visa and document requirements for your state, please contact the Czech embassy or consulate in your country.
The list of Czech embassies/consulates.
Provided you would lose your documents and/or need special help while in the Czech Republic you can contact your embassy/consulate.
The list of embassies/consulates in the Czech Republic.
Custom allowances You can bring to the Czech Republic 1 litre of spirit, 2 litres of wine, 200 cigarets, (100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250 gramme of tabacco) and goods of the value up to 6 000 CZK per adult person (15 years and older) and/or up to 3 000 CZK in case of a person under 15. There are no limits to bring money. While leaving the country, you can take up to 200 000 CZK without any approval. Duty free does not work anymore within the EU. For additional information you can contact custom office: - Celní úrad, Sokolovska 22, Praha 8, tel. +420 224 81 64 87
- Custom office Ruzyne airport, te. +420 220 11 35 29
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