The Prague airport is located about 15 km/9 miles from the city center. The bus ride from the airport to Nádraží Veleslavín takes about 20 minutes (if traffic is not heavy).
By bus No. 119 and the Prague underground/subway (called “metro” in Prague)
It is recommended to buy a single-trip 30-minute (CZK 24) or 90-minute (CZK 32) ticket or a short-term tourist pass before the ride, though, if necessary, you can buy a 90-minute ticket
directly from the bus driver for CZK 40; Prague Public Transport Tickets provides details on how to buy and validate the tickets.
Participants from the non-Schengen zone can depart from Terminál 1 Bus Stop near the main entrance to the Airport Terminál 1 building (see the left image below).
Schengen zone participants should use Terminál 2 Bus Stop just in front of the main entrance to the Airport Terminál 2 building (see the right image below).
Bus No. 119 connects Václav Havel Airport Prague and Nádraží Veleslavín Bus Stop next to Nádraží Veleslavín Metro Station. Nádraží Veleslavín is the terminus stop of the route.
From Nádraží Veleslavín Metro Station continue by metro to Dejvická Metro Station. There are two exits there; it is recommended to use the one
next to the end of the train (Šolínova Street Exit). After a 7-minute walk, you will arrive at the main entrance to the FCE building (marked by the red flag on the map below).
By taxi
Although tourists should be vigilant when using taxi services in Prague, the reputation of AAA Radiotaxi seems
to be not bad. You will find the yellow “AAA” cabs directly in front of the arrival halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It is good to know that each registered cab displays the price
information and the driver’s name and registration number on the exterior of the driver-side door. The price of a ride from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Thákurova Street (conference venue)
should not exceed CZK 500 (USD 21).
From Prague Main Railway Station (“Praha hl. n.” in train schedules)
By the Prague underground/subway (called “metro” in Prague)
It is sufficient to buy a 30-minute single-trip ticket (CZK 24); Prague Public Transport Tickets provides details on how to buy and validate the tickets.
Please remember to validate your ticket before you enter the metro area.
Four metro entrances are located in the railway station main hall (the lower hall); use one of those close to the glass outer wall. This will direct you to the platform served by trains going
to Háje terminus station (the other two entrances, close to the upper hall, would lead you to the wrong platform dedicated to the trains heading for Letňany). Ride one stop to Muzeum (1 minute),
and change from the Red Line (code name C) to the Green Line (A). The ride to the station Dejvická takes 7 minutes. There are two exits there; it is recommended to use the one
next to the head of the train (Šolínova Street Exit). After a 7-minute walk, you will arrive at the main entrance to the FCE building (marked by the red flag on the map below).
It is sufficient to buy a 30-minute single-trip ticket (CZK 24); ); Prague Public Transport Tickets provides details on how to buy and validate the tickets. The ride lasts about 22 minutes.
Turn right after exiting the railway station main (i.e., lower) hall and continue 250 m through a small park until you reach Hlavní Nádraží Tram Stop.
Get off at Vítězné náměstí. After a 7-minute walk, you will arrive at the main entrance to the FCE building (marked by the red flag on the map below).
By taxi
See the relevant subsection in the Airport section above. The fare should be around CZK 200 (USD 9). Details about the service and taxi stands can be found at the AAA Radiotaxi website.
By the Prague underground/subway (called “metro” in Prague)
In rush hour, a single-trip 30-minute (CZK 24) ticket is sufficient because the ride should not exceed 20 minutes. Prague Public Transport Tickets provides details
on how to buy and validate the tickets. Please remember to validate your ticket before you enter the metro zone.
The railway station hall is connected to the metro platform through a short corridor. Take a train heading for Háje terminus station and change from C Line to A Line at Muzeum Station.
Proceed as above; see the instructions for traveling from Prague Main Railway Station.
