FlixBus Launches Direct Route Between Prague Florenc and Airport
Prague Morning
FlixBus will introduce a direct bus connection between Prague’s Florenc Central Bus Station and Václav Havel Airport on November 12.
The new service will operate 13 times a day in each direction, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes.
The first bus will leave Florenc at 3:40 a.m., while the last departure is scheduled for 10:40 p.m. From the airport, services will run between 4:15 a.m. and 11:15 p.m.
Ticket prices will depend on demand and departure times. According to the FlixBus website, the usual fare is around CZK 128, including the booking fee. The cheapest tickets start at CZK 108, while some departures cost up to CZK 278.
The company expects the route to attract business travellers in particular. Passengers will have access to Wi-Fi and power outlets on board.
BusAir joins the competition
FlixBus is not the only company expanding its airport connections. A separate private service, operating under the name BusAir, began running between Prague’s city centre and the airport in late October.
Operated by UBUS, the service offers eight departures a day in each direction, with buses running every two hours. A ticket costs CZK 125 and remains valid for 24 hours.
Due to renovation work on the ceiling at Prague Main Railway Station and traffic restrictions on the city’s main arterial road, BusAir currently departs from Opletalova Street, close to the station. On the way to the airport, it also stops at Hradčanská metro station on Line A.
Both new services are entering a market where the main competitor is the Airport Express, operated by Prague Public Transit Company (DPP).
The Airport Express runs more frequently than the private alternatives, with departures every 20 to 30 minutes during the day and hourly services overnight. It is also currently the only direct bus connection between the city centre and airport operating throughout the night.
Standard Prague public transport tickets are not valid on the service. A single adult ticket costs CZK 200, although passengers can get a lower fare when purchasing it together with a train ticket.
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