Prague transport fares increase from Jan. 1: Don't pay more than you have to

Prague Integrated Transport has launched a new campaign to alert passengers about fare increases starting Jan. 1, 2026. The campaign highlights higher ticket prices and ways to save through electronic purchases, such as the PID Lítačka app for smartphones.

The fare hike hits riders in the Central Bohemian Region, which will see increases across all tariffs, the hardest; in Prague, only short-term tickets will become more expensive. The campaign encourages commuters to switch to digital tickets, which cost roughly 10 percent less than paper tickets and 20 percent less than SMS tickets.

In Prague, short-term single tickets will rise by 15–35 percent depending on purchase method. For example, a 30-minute ticket will increase from CZK 30 to CZK 39 in paper form, but cost CZK 36 CZK through the PID Lítačka app. If purchased through SMS, it will cost CZK 42.

A 90-minute ticket in the Czech capital will see a similar increase: from CZK 40 to CZK 46 if purchased in the app, CZK 50 if bought in paper form, and CZK 55 if secured by SMS. Longer-term passes, such as monthly or quarterly tickets, remain unchanged within the Czech capital.

Passengers can use the PID Lítačka mobile app, available on Android and iOS, to access discounted fares for individual journeys and longer-term tickets, especially for outer zones. Officials said this pricing differentiation reflects the lower costs of digital sales for public budgets.

Outside Prague, both short-term and long-term tickets will increase. Paper tickets and passes will rise roughly 30 percent, while electronic versions will go up about 20 percent. For example, a monthly pass for Zone 1 will cost CZK 494 in printed form and CZK 474 digitally, up from CZK 395 currently. Annual passes and quarterly passes will see similar proportional increases.

From January, fares for transporting dogs and large luggage will also rise by CZK 5 in printed form and CZK 2 electronically. The price for the Airport Express line will double, rising from CZK 100 to CZK 200.

Fines for riding without a valid ticket will also increase, ranging from CZK 1,200 for immediate payment to CZK 2,000 for late payment over 15 days. Forgotten passes that are later presented at the ticket office remain a CZK 50 fine.

Officials said the increases were agreed in August after negotiations between Prague City Hall and the Central Bohemian authorities, citing rising operational costs. “Without raising fares, we could not maintain the current service level or continue modernizing the fleet,” said Petr Borecký, regional councillor for transport and mobility.

Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead, purchase tickets electronically where possible, and check the updated fare tables to avoid overpaying when the new tariffs come into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

A full list of fare increases can be found on the PID website.