WCP 2025 in Prague
Prague, the host city of the 25th World Congress of Psychiatry, is located in the heart of Europe and offers a welcoming, well-resourced setting for the congress. As the capital of the Czech Republic, it provides a well-connected and culturally rich environment for WCP 2025 delegates. Including efficient public transport and a broad range of services, Prague is well-equipped to host mental health professionals from around the globe.
Getting Around Prague: Public Transport
Prague’s metro system consists of three color-coded lines (A – green, B – yellow, C – red) that form the backbone of the city’s public transport network.
Metro trains run frequently, with intervals of 2 to 4 minutes during peak hours and no more than 10 minutes off-peak.
On weekend nights, metro trains run every 20 minutes from around midnight until 4:30 AM.
Buses provide transportation throughout Prague and its outskirts.
Starting 29 June 2024, all bus and trolleybus stops in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region will operate on request stop mode. Passengers simply need to stand visibly at the stop to signal the driver to board, without pressing any buttons.
Buses run every 6 to 8 minutes during peak hours, every 15 to 30 minutes off-peak, and night services operate every 30 to 60 minutes, providing reliable connections throughout the city and to night tram lines.
Boarding is allowed through all doors for faster passenger flow.
Trains serve both local and suburban routes connecting Prague with its outskirts and surrounding regions. They integrate seamlessly with the city’s public transport system, and passengers can bring bicycles on board at specified times and routes.
Trams operate at intervals of 8–10 minutes during peak hours, 10–20 minutes off-peak, and every 30 minutes at night.
Key tram lines 9, 17, and 22 run at even shorter intervals—approximately every 4 minutes during peak times and 5–10 minutes off-peak.
For a unique sightseeing experience, the Vintage Tram 42 is recommended.
Please note that at pedestrian crossings, trams always have the right of way over pedestrians.
Prague has many taxi operators offering a range of vehicle qualities and services.
Official taxis use taximeters with regulated rates: a starting fee up to CZK 60, CZK 36 per kilometer, and CZK 7 per minute of waiting (higher rates apply to electric vehicles).
It is advisable to book taxis via dispatch services or mobile apps such as Liftago, Bolt, or Uber to ensure fair pricing and professional drivers.
Taxi services operate 24/7, including airport transfers, with fares from the airport to the city center averaging around CZK 690.
Bike sharing has become a popular way to navigate Prague flexibly and sustainably.
Services like Rekola (pink bikes), Nextbike (blue bikes), and Bolt (electric bikes) offer easy rentals through mobile apps in central areas and suburbs.
While the cycling infrastructure is still developing, cyclists can transport their bikes free on metro, ferries, trams (selected routes), and funiculars.
Safety regulations require cyclists to avoid riding on sidewalks and use designated lanes where available.
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