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Funicular to Petřín

New funicular cars at the Nebozízek passing loop

OPERATION

Year-round

DAILY

07:00–22:15

INTERVAL

10 minutes

FARE

CZK 100

Following a complete two-year reconstruction, passenger service resumed on 22 September 2026. The Petřín funicular is a popular tourist attraction and is integrated into the PID system, but not all PID tickets are accepted.

The funicular station can be reached by tram lines 9, 12, 15, 20, 22 and 23 to the Újezd stop. The funicular operates year-round.

The funicular is not wheelchair accessible; however, the new cars are better adapted for the transport of prams and bicycles. Ticket inspections may also take place on the Petřín funicular. Passengers must therefore hold a valid ticket for the entire journey and present it for inspection upon request.

Timetable

Fare list

Fares

SINGLE RIDE

CZK 100

IN THE PID LÍTAČKA APP

CZK 90

A special non-transferable fare applies on the funicular. No discounted fare is available for a single ride.

You can use the funicular without paying an additional fare if you have:

a 24-hour or 72-hour ticket valid for Prague
a long-term travel pass valid for Prague
entitlement to free travel on Prague public transport
Prague Visitor Pass

TIP: If you plan to make several trips by public transport during the day, a 24-hour or 72-hour ticket may be a better option. These tickets are also valid on the funicular. More information is available in the information leaflet.

Funicular route

Funicular route diagram

Notice

At Nebozízek station, the cars stop only when travelling uphill.
If you need to travel from Nebozízek to Újezd, take the funicular uphill to Petřín station and then travel back down to Újezd station. One non-transfer ticket is sufficient for this journey.

How to get to Petřín when the funicular is not operating

Steep route

Difficulty:

high

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The shortest way to reach Petřín is to walk directly uphill from Újezd. The walk takes around half an hour and is fairly physically demanding. The elevation gain is 130 metres, although several beautiful views of Prague make the climb more enjoyable.

Moderate route

Difficulty:

medium

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Another way to reach Petřín from Újezd is to take tram lines 22 or 23 to the Pohořelec stop. This route is longer, but with an elevation gain of only 43 metres it is considerably gentler. It also takes you through the Strahov Monastery and Petřín Park.

Level route

Difficulty:

low

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The easiest way to reach Petřín is from the Koleje Strahov or Stadion Strahov bus stops. From A Dejvická metro station (stand K – Dejvická interchange map) or from the Malovanka stop (tram lines 22, 23 and 25), bus lines 143 and 149 will take you to the Koleje Strahov stop.

You can also get closer to Petřín by trolleybus line 53 or bus line 176 from B Karlovo náměstí metro station (stand G – Karlovo náměstí interchange map) or from the Švandovo divadlo stop (tram lines 9, 12, 15 and 20) to the Stadion Strahov terminus.

Alternatively, bus line 191 will take you to the Strahov Stadium area from B Anděl metro station (stand F – Anděl interchange map).

Both stops (Koleje Strahov and Stadion Strahov) are located close to the Great Strahov Stadium, the largest stadium in the world, which today is mainly used as a sports training centre. From the stadium, you can walk almost entirely on level ground through the university dormitory complex all the way to the Petřín Lookout Tower.

Technical details

New fourth-generation cars

The modernisation of the Petřín funicular also includes completely new fourth-generation cars. Their design was created by Anna Marešová designers studio, with production carried out by the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group. The new cars build on the tradition of the Petřín funicular while introducing modern technical solutions, a larger proportion of glazed surfaces and more attractive views of Prague throughout the journey. A distinctive feature of the new cars is the way they interact when passing each other on the line: one car “winks” while the other changes the colour of its interior lighting. This playful design detail refers to Petřín as a traditional place for meetings and romance.

Technical parameters:

line length: 509 m	number of stations: 3	number of cars: 2
vertical rise: 126.19 m	maximum gradient: 296 ‰	operating speed: 4 m/s
journey time: 3.2 minutes	track gauge: 1 435 mm	capacity: 100 passengers

Complete reconstruction of the line

The reconstruction of the Petřín funicular included a complete renewal of the track structure along the entire route. The construction work addressed both the long-term technical condition of the infrastructure and damage caused by extreme rainfall in September 2024, which affected not only the line itself but also part of the Petřín hillside. The project included replacement of the rails, cable technology and other technical equipment required for safe and reliable funicular operation.

History of the funicular

1891

The Petřín funicular began operation on 25 July 1891, originally using a water-balance propulsion system. Operations ended in 1916 in connection with the First World War.

1932

Service resumed in 1932, when the funicular was also converted to electric operation. It served the public reliably for more than 30 years. In 1965, extensive landslides on Petřín destroyed the funicular line.

1985

After a twenty-year break, the Petřín funicular resumed operation in 1985 and was incorporated into Prague’s public transport system.

2024

In September 2024, extreme rainfall damaged the line and the entire Petřín hillside. As a complete reconstruction of the line and replacement of the cars were already planned, the funicular did not resume operation.

2026

A complete reconstruction of the track structure followed, together with the installation of new technology, including fourth-generation cars designed by Anna Marešová designers. Compared with the previous generation, the new cars have more glazing, offer better views of Prague and have increased capacity from 100 to 120 passengers. Prague Public Transit Company will begin trial operation with passengers on 22 September 2026, almost exactly two years after the previous generation of the Petřín funicular ceased operation.

What to see at Petřín and Nebozízek

Nebozízek and the Mirror Maze

Nebozízek station offers visitors a beautiful view of Prague Castle and the city. Near the lookout tower is the well-known Mirror Maze, housed in the Pavilion of Czech Tourists, which was originally built at the Prague Exhibition Grounds in 1891 and moved to its present location a year later. The pavilion is a miniature of the medieval Špička Gate, once part of the Vyšehrad fortifications. The building also contains a panoramic painting depicting the defence of Prague against the Swedes.

Hunger Wall

The funicular passes through the Hunger Wall, built by Emperor and King Charles IV between 1360 and 1362. According to legend, its unusual name comes from the story that Charles IV had the wall built by poor residents of the city, for whom the work provided a livelihood. The wall formed part of Prague’s medieval fortifications.

Štefánik Observatory

Petřín is also home to the Štefánik Observatory, which opened in 1930.

Church of St Lawrence

The Church of St Lawrence, originally Romanesque and first documented in writing in 1135, was rebuilt in the Baroque style between 1735 and 1770. In the past, it was one of the traditional pilgrimage destinations for Prague residents.

Monument to K. H. Mácha

One of the many monuments on Petřín is the famous statue of poet K. H. Mácha by J. V. Myslbek, created between 1910 and 1912.

Petřín Gardens

The Petřín area contains several beautiful gardens: Kinský Garden, Lobkowicz Garden, Nebozízek Garden, U rozhledny Garden, the Rose Garden, Seminary Garden and Strahov Garden. The youngest is the Rose Garden, established in 1932.

Baroque fortifications

Part of Prague’s Baroque fortifications has also survived on Petřín: Bastion No. IV (St Charles), No. V (St Lawrence) and No. VI (St Adalbert).

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