Prague
is a very popular destination in Europe, not only for its historic
structures, food, drinks and festivals. The city is also known for
its extensive and
highly organized public transportation. Whether
it’s on trams, the metro train or buses, tourists and locals can
easily get around Prague. You can easily
take your beautiful escort
from Prague to different parts of the city because the transportation
system is very easy to understand and well organized.
City
Buses
There
are three types of buses in Prague and they are differentiated based
on their routes. You don’t need to remember the route of each bus
type
because maps are displayed everywhere and even online. The
frequency of the bus arrivals depends on the demand. Rush hour means
more buses on the road.
To
get on the bus, you need to purchase a ticket. They can be purchased
virtually anywhere, even in the hotel. Once you enter the bus, you
have to get it
stamped so that you’ll be allowed to board.
Metro
Train
The
metro refers to the subway trains that can take passengers anywhere
in the city. Like the buses, there are three types of subway trains
based on their
location. There are maps in each stop so that you’ll
know which metro to take. The
metro in Prague is not your regular subway. Because of the soft soil
condition of the city, the metro is a lot deeper compared to most
subways. The escalator ride in the subway is a lot longer compared to
other subways in Europe.
Trams
Trams
are your regular trains that can also take you to different places in
the city. It’s a lot more extensive compared to buses and metro and
their operation
runs 24 hours. But the frequency of the tram is a lot
less from midnight to 4:30 in the morning.
The
payment system in trams is also the same as with the buses. You need
to have a ticket and have them stamped before you are allowed to take
a seat.
The schedule for the tram is displayed in each stop. There’s
also a PA system in each tram wherein the current stop is announced
as well as the next
destination. It’s a highly informative form of
transportation and you’ll never get lost if you just listen.
Night
Transportation
Trams
are not the only form of transportation that offers 24-hour service.
Buses are also operating even at night although the frequency is a
lot less
because of the lesser demand. This should be very
interesting for you and your escort as you use these modes of
transportation to visit bars,
clubs and pubs in Prague.
Getting Around Prague Through Subways and Trams with your Eastern Europe Escort
