Metro timetables
What time do the first and last trains run? Operating hours for each Prague metro line, frequencies and night transport after the metro closes.
First and last train
How often the metro runs
These frequencies are approximate averages: at peak times trains run roughly every 2–3 minutes, with longer intervals in the evening and at weekends. Check dpp.cz for exact times.
Timetables by line
Evening and night service
The metro does not run at night
The Prague metro does not run overnight. The last trains leave the terminal stations around midnight; after that, night transport is provided by trams and buses.
After midnight, night trams (lines 91–99) and night buses (900+) run, meeting at the Lazarská interchange hub. Check dpp.cz for the current night timetables.
Special situations
Temporary restrictions
During maintenance or construction work, service on part of a line may be replaced by buses some evenings, with stations temporarily closed. Check the status on dpp.cz before you travel.
Extra service
During major events and matches, service on the affected lines is often increased; stations can get crowded once the event ends.
Connecting buses
Václav Havel Airport is not directly on the metro — reach it via Nádraží Veleslavín (line A) and bus 119, or Zličín (line B) and bus 100. Plan your flight around the last connections.
Trams and buses
The metro does not run at night; after midnight, night trams (91–99) and buses (900+) run on their own timetables.
Tips for travellers
Practical tips
- Exact times: times vary from station to station — check the information displays on the platform or dpp.cz.
- Last train: plan a late return in advance; the route planner shows an estimated arrival time.
- Transfers: with a transfer ticket you switch for free for the whole of its validity period — one ticket is usually enough for most journeys.
- Airport: reach Václav Havel Airport via line A to Nádraží Veleslavín + bus 119, or line B to Zličín + bus 100.
- Night transport: the metro does not run after midnight — use night trams (91–99) and buses (900+).
Check before you travel
Closures, events or unusual situations can change the service at short notice. Check the times on this page before you travel, and if your line looks affected, take a look at the current service status.
Frequently asked questions
The first trains usually leave around 04:45. Exact times can vary by a few minutes depending on the station and line.
The last trains usually leave the terminal stations around 00:00 (midnight). After the metro closes, night trams (91–99) and buses (900+) take over.
At peak times the metro runs roughly every 2–3 minutes, every 4–6 minutes during the day, and less frequently in the evening and at weekends.
On the information displays at the platforms and on the official channels of DPP (dpp.cz) and PID. This page offers an approximate overview.
No — the Prague metro does not run overnight, and service usually ends around midnight. After midnight you get around Prague on night trams (91–99) and buses (900+).