Starting January 2026, Prague will implement significant price increases for single-ride public transport tickets, while maintaining current prices for long-term passes. The 30-minute ticket will jump from 30 to 39 CZK (36 CZK if purchased through the Lítačka app), while the 90-minute ticket will increase from 40 to 50 CZK (46 CZK via app). SMS ticket prices will see even steeper hikes, with the 30-minute ticket rising to 42 CZK and the 90-minute option to 55 CZK.
The city council has also approved fare increases for journeys between Prague and the Central Bohemian Region at the initiative of regional authorities. Importantly for commuters, Prague will reduce its tariff zones from four to three, meaning travelers from surrounding areas will pay for one fewer zone. The fine for traveling without a ticket will increase to 1,200 CZK if paid on the spot, 1,500 CZK if paid within 15 days, and 2,000 CZK for later payments.
A new benefit for families will extend free travel for adults accompanying children under three years to train services, previously available only on buses, trams, and metro. According to councilor Antonín Klecanda (STAN), this change addresses situations where parents with strollers were sometimes left waiting for buses when drivers couldn’t accommodate more strollers.
The decision has sparked political debate, with the coalition Pirates opposing the increase. Deputy Mayor for Transport Zdeněk Hřib argued that comparing Prague’s fares to those in countries like Germany is inappropriate until Czech salaries reach German levels. However, opposition parties, including ANO and Prague Sobě, have not objected to the changes, with ANO’s Ondřej Prokop suggesting the increases will primarily affect tourists rather than residents while generating needed revenue for station maintenance and strengthening overburdened routes.
Finance councilor Zdeněk Kovářík (ODS), who championed the fare increases, noted that public transport is heavily subsidized by the city, leaving insufficient funds for other areas. He added that historical evidence indicates fare increases don’t reduce public transport usage. While the Central Bohemian Region approved regular fare valuation starting next year, Kovářík confirmed this does not apply to Prague. The annual pass price in Prague has remained unchanged at 3,650 CZK since 2015.