Prague's Petřín funicular will be significantly more expensive after reopening

Passengers on Prague’s Petřín funicular will pay more for a single ride after the attraction reopens following a two-year reconstruction. The new fare will increase from CZK 60 to CZK 100, with a discounted CZK 90 ticket available through the PID Lítačka app.

The new pricing approved by Prague city officials will take effect on Sept. 1, when the funicular is expected to resume carrying passengers between Újezd, Nebozízek, and Petřín Hill. An exact date for reopening has yet to be officially confirmed.

The change applies only to individual tickets purchased for a single ride. Holders of long-term Prague Integrated Transport (PID) passes will continue to use the funicular as part of their existing tickets.

Prague Deputy Mayor for Transport Jaromír Beránek said the price increase reflects inflation and the strong demand from tourists using the popular attraction.

“We approved a single fare of CZK 100 due to inflation and the high interest from tourists,” Beránek said.

Passengers will be able to buy tickets from vending machines or in advance, while those using the PID Lítačka mobile application will receive a CZK 10 discount. The city said the lower digital fare is intended to encourage more passengers to use electronic tickets.

The funicular’s reopening will also introduce new vehicles designed by Czech studio Anna Marešová designers and manufactured by Austrian-Swiss company Doppelmayr/Garaventa.

The new cars will have larger glass sections, providing better views of Prague, and will increase capacity from 100 to 120 passengers. The previous vehicles had been in service for around 40 years.

Children under 15 and seniors over 65 will continue to ride for free. The funicular will also remain included in 24-hour and 72-hour Prague transport tickets, as well as all long-term public transport passes.

The Petřín funicular has been out of operation since September 2024 while workers carried out a major reconstruction of the track and surrounding hillside. The work was needed due to the condition of the Petřín slope and the aging vehicles.

The funicular is both a tourist attraction and part of Prague’s public transport network. It provides access to Petřín Lookout Tower, the mirror maze, the Štefánik Observatory and the gardens on Petřín Hill.

The route first opened in 1891 during the Jubilee Exhibition and has experienced several long interruptions throughout its history. Service stopped during World War I and was restored in 1932, while a major landslide forced a shutdown in 1965. The funicular reopened after reconstruction in 1985.

Prague officials said the renewed service is intended to preserve the funicular’s role as both a landmark for visitors and a practical connection for local residents, including students living in the Strahov area.

The city has not announced an exact reopening date, but passenger service is expected to begin after final testing of the new vehicles and renovated track later this summer.