How to pay for buses in Prague
Prague city buses and trams have contactless ticket terminals, but you must board by a door marked with the contactless symbol and buy immediately after boarding.
Best option for tourists
Use the PID Litacka app for planned travel or buy by contactless terminal on trams/city buses. For metro, buy before entering the metro paid zone.
| Transport | Card | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Cash | Onboard | Advance ticket | Front door | Tap off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague busDPP says passengers buying by card must use a door labelled with the contactless payment symbol and purchase the ticket immediately after boarding. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | No | Partial | No |
Can you pay by card on the bus?
Yes on Prague city buses and trams with onboard ticket terminals. Use the labelled door and buy immediately after boarding.
Do you need to buy a ticket before boarding?
For buses/trams you can buy onboard from the terminal. For metro, buy before entering the paid area because there is no onboard metro purchase.
Cash, boarding doors and tap-off rules
Do not rely on cash for city bus onboard purchase. Prague's visitor guidance highlights contactless terminals on city buses and trams; suburban buses have separate driver rules.
Common questions
Can I pay with card on the bus in Prague?
Yes on Prague city buses and trams with onboard ticket terminals. Use the labelled door and buy immediately after boarding.
Do I need cash for buses in Prague?
Do not rely on cash for city bus onboard purchase. Prague's visitor guidance highlights contactless terminals on city buses and trams; suburban buses have separate driver rules.