Fines in Prague Public Transport

What should you pay particular attention to in order not to pay a fine?

The most common mistakes when traveling by public transport are as follows:

You don't validate your ticket in the validator.
You don't validate your ticket when entering the paid zone of the metro (and you plan to buy it only on the platform).
You buy a 30-minute ticket, and it's not enough (warning! This can especially happen when traveling to the airport, which is why we strongly recommend buying a 90-minute ticket – if public transport is delayed and you don't reach your destination within 30 minutes, you are unfortunately required to buy another ticket).

What happens if ticket inspectors catch you and you don’t have a valid ticket?

Whatever the situation, if you don’t have a valid ticket during a check, the inspector has the right to fine you. Please bear in mind that telling him or her that you’re a tourist won’t work. The fine is currently CZK 1,500 / approximately EUR 60. If you pay the penalty on the spot, this amount is automatically reduced to CZK 1000, or approximately EUR 40.

You can pay in Czech crowns or in euro or by card.

Before paying the fine, make sure the inspector is genuine. Sometimes inspectors don’t wear uniforms. However, they are required to prove their identity with a valid badge or sometimes an identity card, in both cases indicating that these inspectors are Prague Public Transport Company (Dopravní podník hlavního města Prahy) employees.

Fines

If you don’t have a valid ticket: CZK 1,500 / approximately EUR 60 – the basic fine, which is reduced to CZK 1000 / approximately EUR 40, if you pay immediately or within 15 calendar days of the ticket inspection.
If you’re a holder of Lítačka season ticket but you don’t have it with you during the ticket inspection: CZK 50 / approximately EUR 2 – applies only to registered Lítačka season ticket holders. Additionally, the card must be valid when the inspection was carried out.

Where do I have to pay the fine?

If you didn’t pay the fine on the spot, you’ll have to pay in cash or by card at the headquarters of the Prague Transport Company (Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy or "DPP") or on-line on their website.

DPP address: Na Bojišti 5, Prague 2 – New Town (Nové Město), counter number 10 or 11. Office hours: Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DPP website to pay fines online: DPP – online payment of fines.

Do you have a complaint?

The behavior of the inspector was inappropriate, or would you like to complain about something else? Feel free to contact the Prague Public Transport Company (Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy) via the contact form or the Ombudsman.