How to get a public transport pass in Prague

To get a monthly, quarterly or yearly pass for Prague's public transport, you don't even need to leave your house – everything can be done online.

How does it work?[edit]

Basically, you

create an online account,
link a card with a NFC chip (e.g. a credit card for contactless payments) to this account.
Additionally, you upload your photo.
Then, buy any ticket you like online.

When riding a metro, bus or tram, inspectors may check you. They will ask for your credit card, read the NFC chip and will see your uploaded photo – so they can confirm that you have a ticket.

What do I need?[edit]

a credit card with your name on it that allows contactless payments (NFC chip)
a digital photo of you

Create an account[edit]

Go to PID Lítačka and click on Register
if the interface language is not English, select EN from the top menu
enter your email address and a password
You will receive an activation email in your mailbox, click on its confirmation link
Login with your email and password

Add a card / identifier[edit]

Next, you need to link an identifier to your account. This can be your credit card.

From the menu, select Cards
Select Add identifier
Select Payment card
Enter its number and expiration date
- be sure it is a card with your name on it
Click on Add identifier

The identifier shall now appear on your list of cards.

To be able to buy personal tickets on it, change its type to Personal.

Upload a photo of you[edit]

From the menu, select Personal information
Under Photo and there I want to upload a photo
Upload a passport photo with your face clearly visible. It will need to be approved by an administrator.

Buy a season ticket[edit]

From the menu, select Season tickets
Select Buy season ticket
Pick your preferred date at Valid from
Pick the duration of the ticket:
- Měsiční – 1 month
- Čvrtletní – 3 months
- 5měsiční – 5 months (=1 semester, suitable for students)
- Roční – 1 year
Pick the zones where it shall be valid
- for Prague city only, pick P and 0
Select Buy at the bottom
Recap and pay e.g. per credit card
- can be a different one than the linked one

Check if your photo was approved[edit]

Your ticket is not valid until an administrator approved your photo. To check this:

From the menu, select Personal information
Under Photo, read Stav. It should say approved