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Summary for: Prague's Petřín funicular is back today, but one stop has a new rulePrague’s Petřín funicular is carrying passengers again from 7 a.m. today, Sept. 22, after a two-year closure. But anyone planning to board at its middle station should know about a change: the new cars stop at Nebozízek only on the way up.
To travel from Nebozízek down to Újezd, passengers must first ride uphill to Petřín, then stay on for the descent. Prague Integrated Transport says one single-ride funicular ticket covers that journey, so the detour takes longer but does not require a second fare.
The change is part of the railway’s return on a rebuilt track with two new cars. Services are scheduled every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., giving Prague residents and visitors their first regular rides up the hill since September 2024.
More of the city in view
Passengers will find taller glass panels and roof windows in the new cars, designed by Czech studio Anna Marešová Designers. Each holds up to 120 people, compared with 100 in the previous generation, and the trip between Újezd and Petřín takes only a few minutes.
The cars also have a playful feature tied to Petřín’s reputation as a romantic meeting place. As they pass each other on the hillside, one flashes its lights while the other glows red.
Designer Anna Marešová told local media that which car “winks” and which “blushes” changes from one encounter to the next.
At Újezd, passengers will find a refreshed entrance, new restrooms and a mural by artist Michal Škapa. The cars have ventilation, but no air conditioning. Staff will be aboard during the initial trial period while the new operating system is monitored, even though they will not drive the cars.
What will a ride cost?
A single paper ticket costs CZK 100, while a ticket bought through the PID Lítačka app costs CZK 90. Monthly, quarterly and annual Prague transit passes remain valid, as do 24-hour and 72-hour tickets. Children under 15 and adults over 65 continue to travel free under the existing rules.
The old funicular last carried passengers on Sept. 13, 2024. Heavy rain and ground movement brought its closure forward, and the hillside and track have since undergone extensive work. The two new cars were built by Doppelmayr/Garaventa at a cost of CZK 137.7 million.
For returning riders, the view from the larger windows may be the most noticeable change. For anyone stopping at Nebozízek, the useful detail is simpler: board on the way up, or take the roundabout route via Petřín to get back down.
