Lítačka
Lítačka balance, topping up credit, pass prices and the PID Lítačka app — the complete guide to the Prague transit card.
Click to jump straight to the guide — topping up credit and passes, or checking your card balance.
What is Lítačka?
Lítačka is the official transit card of Prague Integrated Transport (PID), which you use to pay for rides on the metro, trams, buses, trains and ferries across Prague and the surrounding area. It is issued by the City of Prague in partnership with the DPP transit operator.
It comes in two forms: a physical chip card and the PID Lítačka app on your phone. You can load the card with either credit for single tickets, or a travel pass (30, 90 or 365 days) for unlimited rides.
The card and the app are free once you register. Below you will find how to top up credit and how to check your balance.
What types of Lítačka are there?
Topping up credit and passes
Lítačka ticket and pass prices
PID tariff effective 1 January 2026. Fares are cheaper in the PID Lítačka app. The discounted fare (children 6–15, seniors 65+, students) is significantly cheaper — a basic discounted 30-minute ticket costs 19 Kč.
Lítačka — checking your balance
Where and how to get a Lítačka?
- DPP service points — e.g. Muzeum, Anděl, Nádraží Holešovice, Zličín. They take your photo on the spot and you get the card right away.
- Online at litacka.cz — register, upload a photo, and the card is mailed to you, or use the app straight away instead.
- PID Lítačka app — get the card on your phone in moments, free of charge, with no waiting.
- Discounts — children 6–15, students up to 26 and seniors 65+ are entitled to the discounted fare; provide proof of age or status when registering.
Useful links
Frequently asked questions
The most convenient way is the PID Lítačka app: add your card and see your balance and valid passes instantly. You can also check it on litacka.cz, at station machines and at DPP service points.
In the PID Lítačka app or on litacka.cz by card, or at a machine in any station. A pass bought online is paired with your card automatically and becomes valid on the date you chose.
The card itself costs Lítačka free upon registration. You can get it at a DPP service point or online at litacka.cz; the PID Lítačka app is on your phone right away and free.
Credit is used to buy single tickets — handy if you travel only occasionally. A travel pass (30/90/365 days) gives unlimited rides and is the best value for everyday travel.
Yes. You can board the metro, a tram or a bus with a contactless bank card (Tap&Go) and the fare is charged automatically. For discounts and travel passes, though, Lítačka is the better option.
A registered Lítačka can be blocked if lost, and its pass and credit transferred to a new card. This is not possible with an unregistered card or with anonymous tickets.
A travel pass is personal and valid only for its holder. Credit for single tickets can be used in turn by several passengers — each ride is charged separately.
Yes, Lítačka is the card for the whole PID system. Credit and passes can be used across your chosen fare zones — for trips beyond Prague, choose a pass covering the relevant zones.