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.
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).
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Tram line no. 15 (Kotlarka – Olsanske Hrbitovy)
Great tram route to take you from busy shopping centre at Andel, through the historic Lesser town to skirt around the historic train stations and then to the modern Zizkov tower.
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
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 the same line with route no 15 and 22 through the Lesser town, but then takes you up to the side of the Prague Castle Hill, where you can visit Chodkovy Gardens or continue to Letna Park. The final stops are around the old Prague markets and the exhibition centre on the side of the Stromovka Park.
On the other side of the line, no 12 shares the same tram stops as no. 5 to Sidliste Barrandov.
Chodkovy Sady – entrance to Chodkovy Park or Letna Park, sculptor Bilek’s villa with his work and exhibition about his family life
Letenske Namesti – walk to Letna Park, visit the National Technical Museum or Farming Museum
Strosmayerovo Namesti – great square with bakeries and a lovely church with cherry blossoms in the spring
Stvanice – great self-service canteen of the same name
Florenc – nearest tram stop to Florenc Bus Station, newly re-opened Museum of Prague
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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Tram line no. 17 (Vozovna Kobylisy – Modrany – 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)
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
Vltavska – discover the former Electric Companies building from the 1930s
Holesovicka Trznice – large fruit & vegetables hall at Holesovice Market, restaurants, street food, art gallery and regular events. Walk across the new pedestrian bridge to Karlin
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
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, 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
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
Stary Hloubetin – nice walks following a stream
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
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
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 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.
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
Nuselska Radnice – beautiful town houses, green squares and independent bakeries
This blog post was originally written on 21 July 2024 and last updated on 17 January 2026
