Prague’s historic trams and buses launch 2026 sightseeing season

Prague’s iconic historic public transport lines are rolling back onto the streets as the 2026 sightseeing season gets underway, offering residents and visitors a chance to experience vintage trams and buses across some of the city’s most scenic routes.

The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) restarted operations of the seasonal tram line 41 and bus line K on Saturday, joining historic tram line 42, which runs year-round. Together, the lines form a network of retro transport that runs through the Czech capital’s historic center and surrounding neighborhoods.

The rollout comes as Prague heads into the busy spring tourism season, with additional disruptions expected due to ongoing tram track reconstruction near Prague Castle and the Strahov area, as well as Saturday's Prague Half Marathon.

Tram line 41 and bus line K began operating on Saturday, March 28, marking the official start of the 2026 historic transport season. Tram 42 runs throughout the year.

All three lines are part of DPP’s heritage fleet, showcasing restored vehicles from different eras of Prague’s transport history. The services are primarily aimed at tourists, but locals also use them for leisure rides across the city.

Tram 42, which operates as a hop-on hop-off sightseeing service, runs daily from roughly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with 30-minute intervals. It connects major landmarks including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge approaches, Wenceslas Square, and the National Theatre.

Tram 41 and bus K operate on weekends and public holidays through Nov. 17. Tram 41 runs every 90 minutes between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., linking the Museum of Public Transport in Střešovice with the National Technical Museum.

This year, tram 41 has a slightly adjusted route, bringing it more directly through central Prague via Hlávkův Bridge, Náměstí Republiky, and Štefánik Bridge, rather than its previous riverside path.

Bus line K has also been rerouted and now travels from the Střešovice depot through Dejvice and Podbaba, continuing into the Šárka valley area and Jenerálka before looping back.

Single-ride ticket prices remain unchanged for tram 41 and bus K at CZK 150 for adults, with a CZK 100 reduced fare for children, students, and seniors. A combined “Museum Triple” ticket will again be offered later in the season, covering tram 41, bus K, and entry to the transport museum.

Tram 42 operates on a hop-on, hop-off model, with an unlimited 24-hour pass running CZK 400 (CZK 300 for children, students, and seniors). A CZK 50 discount is offered for holders of a Prague public transport pass.

Full details about Prague's historic tram and bus lines, including routes and fares, can be found at the DPP website.

DPP warned that Saturday’s launch of tram 41 and bus K was partially affected by infrastructure works near Prague Castle and Strahov, as well as a half-marathon taking place in the city center.

Because of the disruptions, tram lines 23, 41, and 42 were temporarily rerouted via Hradčanská during the morning hours. Normal operations resumed later in the day and are expected to continue regularly on Sundays.