9 best tram lines to explore Prague + what to see on each route

Trams are a great way to explore Prague and I always use them for my day trips around the town. One of my favourite things to do is to take a random tram and travel either to the end or get off when I see something interesting.

It’s also perfect if you want to have a break from walking or visiting museums, you can still keep discovering Prague from a comfy seat!

If you are thinking of exploring the town by Prague tram lines network, I’d recommend to get a day travel card, which is valid for a whole 24 hrs and costs 150 CZK. You won’t need to worry about the timed 30 or 90 minutes tickets and can hop on and off as you wish.

There are quite a few tram route changes for 2026, because of the new Dvorecky Bridge, that was opened at the end of April 2026. I went along for the bridge opening day and it was great to ride across the new bridge in a vintage tram as well as see a very different view of Vysehrad in the background.

I’ve also included tram line no. 20 as the bonus line, since it’s the one that’s going to be using the new Dvorecky Bridge (although the stops on either side of the bridge are very similar to other tram lines)

I’ve picked the best tram routes that help you to explore Prague and included the main stops to help you to plan your itinerary. Each tram line has many more stops, I just list the ones I think are best to get off and see the particular part of Prague.

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Best tram routes to explore Prague

Tram line no. 22 (Bila Hora – Nadrazi Hostivar)

This is one of the most used tram routes by tourists visiting Prague. There is a lot to see on this route, not just the Prague Castle, which is why I’ve dedicated a whole blog post to this tram.

The tram no. 22 will take you from the centre of Prague, up to the top of Hradcany, close to the Prague Castle and Strahov Monastery and further to see Brevnov Monastery or the Pilgrimage Church at Bila Hora (White Mountain) and the battle of Bila Hora in 1620.

Tram line 22 has a similar route to the vintage tram 23 that runs every day (no special ticket needed, just the regular tram ticket).

Tram 22, 23 & 42 update from 21st of March – 17th of July 2026 – The Pražský Hrad and Kralovsky Letohradek stops are currently closed for track repairs, please continue to Prasny Most stop for Prague Castle (13 minutes walk up hill) or to Brusnice (for New World Area & Loretta Church) or to Pohorelec stop and walk down to Prague Castle instead.

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• Tram No. 22 – the complete guide with attractions >>

Tram line no. 15 ( Sidliste Barrandov- Zelivskeho)

Great tram route to take you from the outskirts of Prague 5, through busy shopping centre at Andel, to the historic Lesser town, stops at the historic train stations and then heads to Zizkov. No. 15 now ends it’s journey in at Zelivskeho in front of the New Jewish Cemetery.

Hlubocepy – start/end of walks in the Prokopske Valley

Lihovar – Mausoleum of David Cerny Statues & Meat Factory Gallery, also get of here to walk across the new Dvorecky Bridge

Smichovske Nadrazi – trains to Karlstejn Castle, Plzen, Cheb or Marianske Lazne, local buses to towns around Sazava and Vltava rivers and Brdy area (Pribram, Dobris, Mnisek pod Brdy) for amazing walks and day hikes in the woods.

Andel – modern shopping centre, two large cinemas, regular farmer’s markets

Svandovo Divadlo – Svandovo Theatre (plays are often with English subtitles), entrance to Kinsky Garden and Folk Museum

Ujezd – Petrin Hill and Hunger wall, change for Petrin Cable Car get to Petrin Tower

Tyrsuv Dum – Sokol Headquarters Buildings with new Vera art installation by David Cerny (at the back of the buildings), cross over Certovka stream to Kampa Island

Malostranske Namesti – walk up through Nerudova Street to the Prague Castle or walk across the Charles Bridge

Malostranska – explore Kampa Island, visit the Kafka Museum, or walk up to the Prague Castle

Cechuv Most – walk up to Letna Park on the top of the hill

Dlouha Trida – walk to the Old Town Square through narrow historic streets

Namesti Republiky – for the 1975 department store Kotva or modern shopping centre Palladium (restored army barracks)

Masarykovo Nadrazi – Masarykovo Train Station – one of the three Prague main train stations

Hlavni Nadrazi – The Main Train station with historic ticket offices, now a coffee place

Victoria Zizkov – coffee bar in a London Double Decker Bus, roof bar terrace at the Radost house and Zizkov football stadium

Lipanska – one of the best ice-creams in Prague – Zmrzka Hned, modern Zizkov Tower with great views, coffee place and restaurant

Olsanske Hrbitovy – largest historic cemetery in Prague, new Jewish Cemetery (Kafka’s Grave)

Tram line no. 12 ( lehovec – Sidliste Barrandov)

This tram route shares similar route to no 15 and 22 through the Lesser town, but then carries on following the Vltava River to Karlin and Hloubetin.

Stary Hloubetin – nice walks along the local stream & historic Hloubetin with interesting houses and former castle

Palmovka – one of the few surviving Jewish synagogues outside the Jewish Quarter in the centre of Prague

Invalidovna – historic Karlin buildings, new modern housing development with David Cerny sculptures (woman, foot, hand)

Karlinske Namesti – Karlin historic centre with local cafes, bistros and fancy restaurants

Florenc – nearest tram stop to Florenc Bus Station, newly re-opened Museum of Prague and Karlin Kasarna (former army barracks now cultural venue)

Tesnov – great self-service canteen of the same name

Stvanice – Stvanice Island, outdoor swimming in Vltava, walk across to Holesovice on new pedestrian bridge.

Strosmayerovo Namesti – great square with bakeries and a lovely church with cherry blossoms in the spring

Nabrezi Kapitana Jarose – walk up to cafe at the former Expo pavillion in Letna park

Malostranska to Sidliste Barrandov – same route as no. 15

Historic Tram No. 42

The tram no 42 is a part of tram history in Prague and has a special route through the best parts of the centre. It’s certainly great to look at and the ride is a very special one too.

The price, however, has recently gone up and now the full ticket (valid for 1 day) is 350 CZK (and the ticket is not valid on the regular trams).

The tram only works on Saturday, Sunday or Czech public holidays and only between 10 am and 18 pm. The frequency is every 30 minutes with a few off-peak hours when the tram goes only every 60 min. Unfortunately, you can’t use your historic tram ticket for regular trams, underground or buses.

Whilst it’s great to travel on the historic number 42 tram, it’s equally great to wait for it around the historic centre and take lots of photos!

Tram 42 route is as follows:

Dlabačov – Pohořelec – Brusnice – Pražský Hrad (Prague Castle) – Královský letohrádek – Malostranská – Právnická fakulta – Čechův most – Dlouhá třída – Náměstí Republiky – Masarykovo nádraží – Jindřišská – Václavské náměstí (Wenceslass Square) – Vodičkova – Lazarská – Národní třída – Národní divadlo (The National Theatre) – Újezd – Hellichova – Malostranské náměstí (The Lesser Town Square) – Malostranská – Královský letohrádek – Pražský hrad – Brusnice – Pohořelec – Dlabačov.

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• Historic Tram No. 42 – the full guide with attractions >>

Tram line no. 17 (Vozovna Kobylisy – Libus)

This tram line follows the Vltava river a lot and takes you all the way to Modrany in Prague 4 if you fancy a woodland walk, through the Prague centre, Holesovice and as close to the ZOO in Troja as you can get on the tram line.

Modranska Rokle – walks in the woodland valley

Nadrazi Branik – board the ‘Sazava Pacific’ for a train journey following the Sazava River (great walks from any stops on the line)

Dvorce – Zlute Lazne (Yellow Spa) – outdoor swimming in Vltava River with bars and entertainment.

Podolska Vodarna – Water Plant Treatment Museum

Vyton – visit the Smichovska Naplavka for Saturday Farmer’s Market

Palackeho Nabrezi – take a boat trip to see Prague from the Vltava River

Jiraskovo Nabrezi – have a cocktail at the roof bar at the modern Ginger & Rogers Dancing House

Narodni Divadlo – the National Theatre often puts on plays with English subtitles

Karlovy Lazne – walk across the famous Charles Bridge

Staromestska – visit the Jewish Quarter Synagogues and Old Town Square

Veletrzni Palac – modern art Trade Fair Palace Art Gallery with spacious cafe

Vystaviste – The Exhibition Centre – regular markets, such as pottery, art, handmade crafts, access to cafes, outdoor concerts and indoor sport centre. The main historic exhibition building is currently under re-construction. Entrance to the Stromovka Park.

Trojska – change here for bus to Prague ZOO in Troja or Troja Chateau with gardens

Kobylisy – walk through the nearby woodland area, visit the only cemetery in the world built in a cubism style

Part of the route of number 17 is also covered by number 2, 3 and 18.

Tram line no. 8 (Nadrazi Podbaba – Stary Hloubetin)

Nadrazi Podbaba – walk up to the Baba villas (and continue to Sarka valley) or visit the historic Water Treatment Plant

Vitezne Namesti – independent cafes, bakeries, shops, large square

Hradcanska – walk up to Prague Castle or walk down to Stromovka through Bubenec area with beautiful villas

Sparta – home of one of the main football clubs in Prague

Letenske Namesti – walk to Letna Park, visit the National Technical Museum or Farming Museum

Namesti Republiky – beautiful Municipal House, large shopping centre Palladium, walk to Old Town Square

Bila Labut – one of the oldest department stores ‘ Bila Labut’, cubism style buildings, self-service canteen Tesnov round the corner

Karlinske Namesti – independent cafes, farmer’s markets, large square with a church

Invalidovna – see one of the latest David Cerny statues – the Giant Lilith

Tram Line No. 5 (Slivenec – Vozovna Zizkov)

Take this tram from the centre of Prague or Andel to explore the Prague 5 area with modern panel houses and walks in the green Prokopske Valley.

Slivenec – great start for walks in the Prokopske Valley or walk the opposite direction to Reporyje (bus back to Prague Smichov)

Hlubocepy – start/end of walks in the Prokopske Valley

Lihovar – Mausoleum of David Cerny Statues & Meat Factory Gallery, new Dvorecky bridge

Smichovske Nadrazi – trains to Karlstejn Castle, Plzen, Cheb or Marianske Lazne, local buses to towns around Sazava and Vltava rivers and Brdy area (Pribram, Dobris, Mnisek pod Brdy) for amazing walks and day hikes in the woods.

Na Knizeci – great new cafes at the newly built flats developments, Manifesto Bar & event space and brewery tours at Staropramen Brewery

Andel – busy shopping centre, independent cafes

Vaclavske Namesti – large square Vaclavske Namesti with shops, restaurants and hotels, walk through Lucerna Passage with oldfashioned cinema, cafe and bars

Jindrisska – climb Jindriska Tower for great views, visit the most colourful Jerusalem Synagogue

Hlavni Nadrazi – walk through the park to the Main Train Station (great for day trips from Prague)

Tram line no. 9 (Sidliste Repy – Spojovaci)

This tram route covers some of the previously mentioned stations, but it will also take you to the middle of Wenceslas Square.

Tram no. 9 is one of my favourite tram routes, so I’ve written a completely separate blog post just about the attractions on this tram line.

Number 10, 16 also starts in Repy.

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• Tram No. 9 – the complete guide with attractions >>

Tram Line no. 18 (Nadrazi Podbaba – Vozovna Pankrac)

This tram line goes from Nadrazi Podbaba to Vozovna Pankrac and at the beginning of the journey it takes you (similar to number 8 and other trams) from Prague 6 (Podbaba), through Vitezne Namesti, Chotkovy Sady (for Prague Castle), Malostranska (Prague Castle Gardens and Lesser Town), Staromestska (Old Town), Karlovy Lazne (Charles Bridge) and Narodni Divadlo. After that the route is different from other tram lines.

Nadrazi Podbaba – old water treatment plant with underground boat trip, walk up to see the ‘Podbaba’ elegant villas (and eventually with access to Sarka Valley)

Malostranska – walk up to Prague Castle via Castle steps, visit National Gallery, side entrance to Wallenstein Garden

Staromestska – nearest stop to Old Town Square, Jewish Quarter, Marianske Namesti or Clam Gallas Palace

Karlovy Lazne – great view of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle

Narodni Divadlo – walk over to the Slavic Island to rent small boats or visit Shooter’s Island for outdoor concerts and cafes

Narodni Trida – newly re-opened Maj Department Store with games, bars and roof terace, also latest David Cerny statues of Spitfire Butterflies

Karlovo Namesti – large green park

Moran – visit Emauzy Monastery or have a great coffee at CAMP buildings

Botanicka Zahrada – one of the smaller botanical gardens in Prague

Ostrcilovo Namesti – starting point for a walks on the old town walls to see the Basion XXXI fortification, also parks, gardens and great view on Vysehrad Hill.

Namesti Bratri Synku – artisan bakery, great pizzas, cafes and family run ice-cream place

Tram line no. 20 (Sidliste Modrany – Dedina)

This is one of the rescheduled tram lines, that is now using the new Dvorecky Bridge. The tram starts it’s journey in Prague 4 Modrany and crosses the Vltava river at Lihovar and continues through Smichov and the Lesser Town all the way to Prague 6.

Modranska Rokle – walks in the woodland valley

Nadrazi Branik – board the ‘Sazava Pacific’ for a train journey following the Sazava River (great walks from any stops on the line)

Lihovar – tram crosses the new Dvorecky Bridge with great views of the Vysehrad hill with cathedral

Smichovske Nadrazi – trains to Karlstejn Castle, Plzen, Cheb or Marianske Lazne, local buses to towns around Sazava and Vltava rivers and Brdy area (Pribram, Dobris, Mnisek pod Brdy) for amazing walks and day hikes in the woods.

Andel – modern shopping centre, two large cinemas, regular farmer’s markets

Svandovo Divadlo – Svandovo Theatre (plays are often with English subtitles), entrance to Kinsky Garden and Folk Museum

Ujezd – Petrin Hill

Tyrsuv Dum – Sokol Headquarters Buildings with new Vera art installation by David Cerny (at the back of the buildings), cross over Certovka stream to Kampa Island

Malostranske Namesti – walk up through Nerudova Street to the Prague Castle or walk across the Charles Bridge

Chotkovy Sady – sculptor Bilek’s villa museum, Chotkovy Park,

Hadovka – long park with art installations

Sidliste Cerveny Vrh – old cherry orchard on the hill with steep access town to Sarka Valley

Nadrazi Veleslavin – change here for bus to Vaclav Havel Airport, local buses out of Prague

Divoka Sarka – access to the large Sarka Valley – great for easy walks